INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY

CONNECTICUT · AGES 8–14

Learn to use your camera and see the world in new ways.

Photography is a way of seeing. In this hands-on workshop, young photographers learn how their cameras work and how to use them to share their own point of view.

We’ll cover the basics, including camera settings, light and composition, through fun activities and photo challenges that get everyone shooting right away. Along the way, students learn to notice what makes a picture interesting and to make their own creative choices about what goes in the frame.

No experience needed. Just bring a camera and some curiosity, and leave with new skills, more confidence and photographs to be proud of.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • How your camera works: key settings and controls
  • Using light to make better pictures
  • Composition: framing, angles and point of view
  • Finding great photos in everyday places
  • Telling a story with pictures
  • Sharing and talking about your work

WHAT TO BRING
Camera + charged battery + SD card
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WORKSHOP DETAILS

Ages: 8–14
Date: November 14, 2026 | 12-4pm
Date: January 16, 2027 | 12-4pm
Experience: No experience necessary
Class size: Maximum 8 students
Location: Weston, CT
Tuition: $325

how the workshop works

LEARN
We review great photographs, talk about what makes them work and learn the camera basics to make our own images.

SHOOT
Then we head out into the world and experiment freely to create photographs with mood, energy and a point of view.

REVIEW
We look at our photos together, celebrate what worked and talk about what we might try next time.

LOCATION

Weston, CT
Exact location provided upon enrollment.

Parking
Parking details provided before the workshop.

QUESTIONS

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Do I need my own camera?

Yes. Students should bring their own camera with a fully charged battery and memory card.

The Studio Lighting workshop requires a DSLR or mirrorless camera with a hot shoe and the ability to shoot manually.

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What kind of camera do I need?

Any digital camera that allows you to control the basic camera settings will work. If you’re unsure whether your camera is appropriate, contact us before enrolling.

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Do I keep my photos?

Yes. You’ll go home with anything you create.

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Is there a minimum enrollment requirement?

Workshops require a minimum of three participants. If a workshop is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, participants will receive a full refund or may transfer to another available date.

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What is the cancellation policy?

If you cancel your enrollment, refunds are made as follows:
– More than 3 weeks before the workshop begins: full refund, less a cancellation fee 4% of tuition.
– 1–3 weeks before the workshop: 50% refund
– Less than 1 week before the workshop: non-refundable
– Once the program has begun, tuition is non-refundable, but unused sessions may be credited toward a future workshop.

Workshop credit is available through the following year.

Full details are under Withdrawals & Refunds on our Policies page.