All this and much more awaits you in the world of digital photography!

Reflections and Impressions is devoted to bringing the worlds of digital landscape and nature photography to life as a focus for inspiring and fostering creative learning and expression. Through a combination of visual and creative arts, education, and outreach, R & I aims to improve teaching and learning of the natural sciences, mathematics, language arts, and other disciplines, while helping expand knowledge of, and develop appreciation for, the natural world that we all share. R & I offers programs and services related to digital photography and education, particularly with an emphasis on young people, who will be entrusted to maintain our fragile world when they are older. Developing the ability to learn on an ongoing basis, through application of knowledge and skills to new areas, and to gain new learning experiences, is at the core of R & I's educational philosophy.

R & I offers learning opportunities that emphasize and integrate:
  • Science, Mathematics, Language Arts, & Visual Arts
  • DSLR Photography & Photographic Techniques
  • Digital Image Processing
  • An appreciation for the natural world we all share
R & I provides the following programs, services, & values:
  • Educational outreach programs for schools and organizations
  • DSLR photography instruction for adults & families with children
  • Resources for homeschooling
  • Inspiration and motivation for lifelong learning

Discover & Learn

PhotoJournal Reflections

The R & I Newsletter

Read the latest news about R & I, digital photography, and opportunities to learn more.

In the spring issue:


Photosynthesis Photography

Homeschool Learning Opportunities

Recent R & I Photo Journeys

Curriculum Connections


PhotoJourney Impressions

R & I's Travel Blog

Follow along with R & I to the places and events behind the latest images, in words and pictures.


Purple Twilight and Autumn Leaves
Blandford/Russell, MA
October 26, 2019


Peaked Mountain Hike
Monson, MA
October 25, 2019


Fall Foliage by Moonlight
Granville, MA
October 16, 2019


PhotoLearning Expressions

R & I's Photography Library

Learn basic digital photography tools and techniques to get started capturing your own memorable and inspiring moments.

Whether you are just learning about digital photography, perhaps are accomplished at taking "cell selfies," or even if you mastered working with the medium of film long ago, explore R & I's Photography Library for lessons learned from experience with present-day DSLR photography and post-processing of digital images.

Read, Reflect & Impress!

Read More!

Reading is the key to learning. Visit your local library today!
Reflections and Impressions encourgages reading through all its programs and services, and reminds you to always Read, Reflect, & Impress!
Look for fun and educational R & I Photo Bookmarks
Inspiring and fostering a love of reading and learning through the lens of digital photography!