Photo 1
Get off AUTO, learn your camera, and become a better photographer in four weeks!
Have you always wanted to know how to freeze the perfect moment without blur?
Or how to create a soft background behind a portrait?
Learn how to take your camera off the AUTO setting and learn the best technique to match your vision.
Did you just purchase a camera? Looking to refresh your knowledge of a camera collecting dust in your closet? Just wanting to learn something new and creative?
Join our super-beginner Photo 1 class - where we thoroughly cover the essentials of your digital camera and basics of photography.
Learn how to freeze motion for sports photography, have the perfect aperture for a portrait, and an immaculate ISO for landscapes.
"I have wanted to start photography classes since people used film. I loved the class. I was concerned that it might be too fast and compressed, ASoP made things make sense and helped us to connect the dots. So much goes into one picture! I'm excited to keep keep learning and taking more classes and workshops." - B.A.
What we’ll cover:
Buttons you do and don’t need to know
Aperture and depth of field for the perfect portrait
Shutter speeds and controlling motion for freezing the moment
ISO sensitivity - controlling details and
Getting the right color with white balance
Lenses and focal length
Exposure compensation for special situations
Intro to Composition & Rules of great photography
+ Homework & Instructor feedback to start each class!
+ Free field trip at the end of the session
This class will provide you with a wealth of photography knowledge leaving you prepared to advance your photography skills in any direction.
Class Times & Registration
includes all 4 weeks of class and a field trip
Each class is 1 hour and 45 minutes long, 4 classes total
More info
How our classes work
Class will be held at the same day and time of your choice each week for four weeks and lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. (i.e. a Monday 10 AM class will be held every Monday morning for 4 weeks) If you have any scheduling conflicts, we will try our best to accommodate, just give us a call!
For Our Online Class Option: The class will be held online via Zoom! More info about our online classes can be found here. There is no subscription necessary. Registered students will receive an invite to join the video conference with your instructor. We recommend that students download the Zoom software in advance to become familiar with the layout. More info will be provided coming soon and at the time of registration. Any questions? Contact us!
What kind of camera can I use for this class?
What’s all included?
For Online Option Only
Have a question about the class?
Contact us here with any questions!