About this Event
MWTN Cell Phone Photography & Video Workshop – Sheboygan, WI
📅 September 22–24, 2025
📍 Hosted in partnership with Visit Sheboygan
💵 Cost: $349 – Includes meals, hands-on sessions, and area experiences
👥 Limited to 6 attendees
🏨 Lodging is on your own – A room block is available at The Watershed Hotel for $120/night.
Join the Midwest Travel Network for an immersive Photo & Video Workshop designed specifically for content creators, bloggers, and destination marketers who want to level up their visual storytelling—using just their phone!
Set in Sheboygan, Wisconsin—affectionately known as the “Malibu of the Midwest”—this retreat blends expert instruction with real-world practice, waterfront inspiration, and unforgettable local experiences.
📸 Workshop Sessions Include:
1. Cell Phone Photography Basics
Learn your phone’s camera settings, framing, and composition techniques
→ Practice: Capture 5 photos with different styles during FAM time
2. Lighting & Focus Techniques
Master natural light, depth, and exposure for impactful shots
→ Practice: Photograph in various lighting conditions
3. Editing on Your Phone
Enhance your photos with mobile editing tools and apps
→ Practice: Edit your earlier shots during this hands-on session
4. Creating Eye-Catching Social Media Posts
Craft compelling captions, leverage hashtags, and engage with AI tools
→ Practice: Build a post-ready piece using your photos
5. Introduction to Mobile Videography
Capture movement with video stabilization, slow-mo, and time-lapse tips
→ Practice: Film 2–6 second videos across different scenes
6. Creating Reels & Stories
Edit and publish your Reels with music, transitions, and audience hooks
→ Practice: Post your first Reel using your own workshop footage
7. Visual Strategy for Social Media
Plan, batch, and schedule your content for engagement
→ Practice: Build a 1-week visual content calendar with posts, Reels & Stories
👩🏫 Your Instructor: Veronica Bareman – The Hip Grandma
A professional photographer turned travel writer and content creator, Veronica teaches with heart, humor, and hands-on support. She specializes in making mobile photography fun, approachable, and empowering. Whether you're a beginner or looking to elevate your skills, Veronica’s guidance will leave you more confident behind the camera—and in front of your audience.
🌊 Why Sheboygan?
Sheboygan is a freshwater playground, ideal for both content and relaxation. Think gorgeous lakefront views, quirky roadside stops, spas, wine, and world-class surfing (yes, in Wisconsin!). This destination is perfect for a mancation, famcation, staycation, or girl’s getaway.
Discover Sheboygan’s local flavor, charming attractions, and hidden gems while putting your new skills into action. Enjoy 7 hours of dedicated workshop instruction plus additional time exploring the area as you practice what you’ve learned in real-world settings.
🛎️ Learn more about this lakefront gem at: Visit Sheboygan
Spots are extremely limited—just 6 participants!
✔️ Registration fee of $349 includes meals, hands-on learning, exclusive activities, and plenty of creative inspiration.
🏨 Lodging is not included. A block has been reserved at The Watershed Hotel for $120/night. You’ll book your room directly. Direct number to the hotel is 920-453-0000 https://www.watershedsheboygan.com/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Watershed Hotel, 838 North 15th Street, Sheboygan, United States
USD 368.20
