CAPTURING TRUE EMOTION UNIVERSITY
Photography That Teaches, Inspires, and Tells a Story
Learn to see and capture authentic emotion through expert-led expeditions, coaching, classes, tips, and online courses. Sharing the timeless gift of heartfelt photography with the world.
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Understanding The Basic Elements Of Photography Online Course
Get out of 'Auto Mode' and have complete control of your camera! This popular, complete 8 lesson course by award-winning photographer Val Westover's Best Selling Book, Understanding The Basic Elements of Photography, uses easy-to-understand explanations, plenty of examples and even practical sessions to guide you through ISO, aperture, shutter speed, exposure, histograms, white balance and more! Includes practice exercises.
To be successful, be sure to download your free workbook that goes with the online course.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITIONS
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CTEU – Capturing True Emotion University – is a specialized photography education platform dedicated to helping photographers of all levels master the art of capturing authentic, heartfelt emotion in their images.
Founded by award-winning photographers and international best-selling authors Val and Stephanie Westover, CTEU goes beyond technical skills to focus on the deeper side of photography: seeing, feeling, and preserving genuine moments that connect people. Through immersive expeditions, in-person and virtual classes, personalized coaching, practical tips, and comprehensive online courses, CTEU empowers you to create powerful, emotion-driven photographs—whether portraits, family sessions, weddings, travel stories, or personal projects.
At its heart, CTEU is about sharing the gift of photography—equipping you with the vision, techniques, and confidence to not only capture true emotion yourself but to pass that magic on to others, creating lasting connections through your lens.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to elevate your work to a more soulful level, CTEU is the place to learn, grow, and inspire the world with images that truly matter.
