FROM THE EVERYDAY TO THE EXTRAORDINARY
- June 2026 -
Neues aus dem Atelier
Content
1. Welcome
2. New Prints: Lofoten – Still Light
3. Invitation: Open Studio & Reception
4. New Workshop Series
5. Your Personal Studio Day
6. Dates & Registration
7. Tip to Try
A small note beforehand
To better meet the growing demand for lessons and guided excursions, especially on weekends, I've replaced my regular opening hours with a monthly open studio with refreshments (on the first Saturday of each month), as well as studio visits by appointment – anytime, including evenings and weekends.
And if you happen to be in the area and I'm at the studio anyway, you're always welcome to drop by.
I look forward to seeing you!
Welcome
Do you know that feeling?
You come back from a trip, the suitcases are unpacked, the laundry is put away. And then comes the best moment: You upload the photos and see your impressions resurface, image by image.
Some are too bright, others too dark or blurry. The night shots didn't quite turn out. But then there's that one picture of the street vendor. And the one of the children on the roadside, running towards you laughing, dancing, and waving. And it's easy to remember what it was like there—in the magic of those very special moments.
And suddenly this question arises: How can you capture such moments more reliably? What transforms an everyday moment into something truly special?
These and similar questions accompanied me while working on my Lofoten series. How does the interplay of wind, light, sea, and rock become an image that touches the heart—and how does a loose collection of images become a narrative world that resonates with me and preserves those special memories?
This process not only gave rise to the new collection "Lofoten, Still Light," but also to the idea for a new workshop series:
Twelve workshops over twelve months that will guide you step by step into the secrets of successful photography—to the place where something truly special emerges from the combination of a different way of seeing, conscious perception, and careful technique.
Everything you need to know
about the new photo collection "Lofoten – Still Light"
about the Open Studio with refreshments
about the new workshop series
and how you can combine the Open Studio and workshop into your own personal studio day in the mountains by the river
as well as a creative impulse to try out for all photography enthusiasts
can be found in this newsletter.
Thank you for your interest—I look forward to your feedback and to seeing you again.
Warm regards,
Britta
New Series of Workshops
The World of Photography – Fundamentals & Creative Inspiration
Workshop No. 1/12: From the Everyday to the Extraordinary, June 6, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
These monthly workshops will help you photograph more consciously, see more creatively, and develop long-term confidence in using your camera and composing your images.
The focus is not only on playfully exploring technology, but also on the joy of seeing, creating, and consciously perceiving – at home, while traveling, and in everyday life.
The workshops are suitable for beginners as well as for anyone who wants to deepen their photographic vision and gain new creative inspiration.
Each workshop is dedicated to a specific photographic "building block" and can be booked individually as an inspirational workshop or as part of a systematic learning journey through the world of photography.
This learning journey not only provides a solid foundation but also supports you with personal guidance, numerous examples, and practical tips to help you develop your own photographic path – tailored to your goals and desires.
For deeper experiences, more conscious seeing, and a lifetime of enjoyment in photography.
Read more
New Prints
Lofoten - Silent Light
Northern Lights, morning light, evening light, storm lights – light dancing on the water and light breaking through the waves.
I've been to Lofoten twice – during the quiet seasons of September and March: the days long enough to discover the land and its people, the nights dark enough to fulfill my hopes of seeing the Northern Lights.
As always when I travel, I arrived with preconceived notions and expectations – and as is usually the case when I leave, I returned with something completely different.
Something I hadn't even hoped for, because I hadn't known beforehand that something so beautiful existed: Silent Light, once discovered, accompanied me as a leitmotif in Lofoten, ceaselessly captivating me, driving me out at the most inconvenient times and leading me to the most beautiful spots.
This is the magic of photography that never ceases to inspire me – and which I want to share with you through my prints, my courses, and the atmosphere of my studio.
In this month's Open Studio, I'll be offering insights into the initial work and current status of this project. (More information about the Open Studio can be found below.)
Invitation to Open Atelier
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 2–7 p.m.
Exhibition & Reception – every first Saturday of the month.
My monthly Open Studio is a warm invitation to everyone interested in my work and the possibilities of photography – for regular creative inspiration, to reconnect, ask questions, exchange ideas, and get to know each other.
Each Open Studio offers insights into my working methods, current projects, and new visual worlds over a relaxed reception, and also provides an opportunity for conversation – including about your own ideas, plans, and photographic projects.
Please register by calling
078 855 68 93
or
b_hagemann@yahoo.com
I look forward to your visit – feel free to bring a guest.
By the way...
...for everyone interested in private lessons and private tours – I've changed my pricing structure. Following the motto "Shared joy is double joy," I now offer the option of bringing a companion for the same price. For the third and fourth person, I charge half price. As always, I'm happy to advise you on the content. You can find all the information about private lessons and private excursions at the following links - lessons can be taught in German or English
Gifts from the Atelier
Prints, Courses, Objects
For anyone looking for a special gift for photography and art enthusiasts, the studio always offers new options: lovingly framed small prints, for example of the mountains or personal favorite places, photo series in gift boxes, vouchers for courses or studio experiences, and more.
A tip to try out
From the everyday to the extraordinary
"Remember what it means to be yourself."
(Laura Pashby, after Joan Didion)
We take photographs to remember – places, encounters, moods, and moments that have touched us.
Often, it all happens very quickly: We see something beautiful, point the camera, and press the shutter. This is how ever-growing collections of images are created – and sometimes we later ask ourselves: Why does this photo actually mean something to me? Or not?
I believe our pictures become special when we understand that our experiences today will bear witness tomorrow to our ever-evolving lives – and to our constantly changing selves.
A photo of the Eiffel Tower is then not just "Instagrammable," but might also tell a story:
How did I feel there?
Who was I in that moment?
Can you feel how a loose collection of beautiful impressions suddenly transforms into something personal and vibrant?
A little tip to try:
Next time you're out and about or experiencing something beautiful, don't just photograph the big scene. Take your time and combine several photos to create a little personal story:
1. A picture of your scene
2. Details of the scene
3. People or nature 'in action'
4. Portraits of people or objects with character
5. Traces of your presence in the moment – personal belongings, your pen on the postcard, your glasses next to that special local drink, the book you're reading on the café table, a reflection of yourself in the window wearing your favorite dress today
Why this works so well:
You're combining two powerful things: the art of photojournalistic storytelling – and the ability of our subconscious to connect memories with feelings.
Wherever traces of you appear, your presence was vivid. The "beautiful place" connects with the feeling: This is what it felt like to be there.
Our subconscious mind stores precisely this connection – and it's often what brings a photo back to life years later. Much more powerfully than a selfie or simply a beautiful sight.
We'll discuss this and much more in the workshop "From the Everyday to the Extraordinary."
Lofoten Dreams
Slideshow and Music
Thank you for your interest!
As always, I am very much looking forward to your requests,
and to hopefully see you again soon.
All the best,
Britta
Tel 078/ 855 68 93
b_hagemann@yahoo.com