INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY

LOS ANGELES · ALL AGES

Learn to use your camera with confidence and make stronger photographs.

Photography is about more than knowing which buttons to press. It’s about learning to see light, recognize interesting compositions and make creative choices about what belongs in the frame.

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the fundamentals of photography, including camera settings, exposure, focus, composition and working with natural light.

We’ll look at examples, discuss what makes photographs effective and put those ideas into practice with our own cameras. Along the way, you’ll begin developing your own point of view and a better understanding of how technical choices can support your creative vision.

Whether you’re picking up a camera for the first time or looking to build a stronger foundation, you’ll leave with practical skills and a more intentional approach to making photographs.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Camera settings and exposure
  • Focus, depth of field and shutter speed
  • How natural light affects an image
  • Composition, framing and perspective
  • Recognizing photographic opportunities
  • Making more intentional creative choices

WHAT TO BRING
Camera + charged battery + SD card

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Ages: All Ages
Date: November 14, 2026 | 12-4pm
Date: January 16, 2027 | 12-4pm
Experience: No experience necessary
Class size: 3-8 students
Location: Los Angeles, Eastside
Tuition: $325

how the workshop works

LEARN
We introduce the fundamentals of camera settings, composition and light by looking at photographs and discussing how they were made.

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 photographs together, discuss what worked and explore how different choices can make an image stronger.

LOCATION

Los Angeles, CA
Exact location provided upon enrollment.

Parking
Parking details provided before the workshop.

QUESTIONS

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Do I keep my photos?

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

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Do I need prior Lightroom experience?

It’s important to have a basic understanding of how Lightroom works, so you can navigate the interface. The Intro to Editing Workshop is designed to prepare you for the Lightroom II workshop.

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Can I work on my own photographs?

We encourage you to bring your own photographs, but we have plenty of images to practice with.

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What software do I need for Lightroom II?

Please have the current version of Adobe Lightroom Classic installed on your laptop before arriving. Lightroom Classic is included in Adobe’s Creative Cloud Photography plan.

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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.