Situated in the heart of Boston's picturesque Back Bay neighborhood, Copley Square is a year-round destination for compelling photography. You can focus in close on the playful collection of sculptural orbs arranged along the square's perimeter, or step back and anchor a wide-angle composition with the 100-plus-year-old statue of John Singleton Copley at its center.
Your instructor will guide you through techniques for photographing the striking architectural variety that surrounds the square in every direction, from the Richardson Romanesque grandeur of Trinity Church, named for the 19th-century architect Henry Hobson Richardson, to the modern facades of adjacent landmark buildings. You will learn how to place your subjects off-center and develop your own compositional signature using approaches such as the Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Framing, and other strategies explained throughout the shoot.
Copley Square is a public space in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, bounded by Boylston Street, Clarendon Street, St. James Avenue, and Dartmouth Street. Meet at Starbucks in the Westin Copley Place hotel.
Each Composition in the Field class begins with a brief instructor-led talk, followed by a guided walk through one of many photogenic locations across more than 20 cities in the DPA network. Subject matter includes street scenes, interiors, farmers' markets, zoos, landscapes, and more. Sample images from both students and instructors across various venues and cities in the US and Canada are included.
You will spend three engaging hours shooting with purpose, come away with stronger and more thoughtful images, and leave with a practical foundation you can apply to your photography in any setting, whether you are traveling, celebrating with family, or simply exploring your neighborhood.
Please note - if a class must be canceled due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control, we will be happy to work with you to reschedule. If you need to cancel and require a new date, please contact us. A $25 transfer fee applies without at least three days' notice before the scheduled class.
