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Take your photography to the next level in this comprehensive workshop at Digital Photo Academy in Chicago. The course covers everything you need to know about your camera's functions and settings. A great chance to capture compelling images, plus pick up a special alumni discount on future classes.

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Intermediate Photography

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Sharpen your photography through our Intermediate Photography class at the Discovery Center. Pick up insight into studio and portrait work, learning professional techniques in composition, lighting, and beyond. With experienced photographer Cory Byers leading the way, you'll get hands-on practice and personal feedback to push your craft forward.

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Learn Photography (Intensive 1 Day Workshop)

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Build your photography skills by learning how your camera works and how to capture compelling images. Explore composition, lighting, black and white and digital color photography, aperture, shutter speed, and studio setup through practical instruction and hands-on exercises. Suitable for beginners and those looking to refresh their photography knowledge.

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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Driehaus Museum

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Step back in time to the opulent Gilded Age with our photography class at the historic Driehaus Museum. Explore grand interiors and intricate details under the guidance of experienced instructors, learning techniques to capture the essence of this bygone era. Immerse yourself in a world of luxury and refinement, honing your skills to create captivating images that transport viewers to another time.

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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Garfield Park Conservatory

Digital Photo Academy See all classes by this school @ 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL

Photograph the beauty of Garfield Park through your camera in this immersive session. Capture lively flora, intricate patterns, and striking reflections while picking up techniques that strengthen your photography. Sign up for a distinctive outing in the heart of Chicago's West Side.

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Beginners Photography

  • Beginner
  • 16 and older
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  • 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
  • 6 hours over 4 sessions

Start Dates (0) $110/person

  • $20 materials fee will be collected on first day of class

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Class Description

Description

Nothing compares to the thrill of taking professional looking photographs. Learn photography in this comprehensive course specifically designed to have you taking incredible shots in almost no time at all. Step-by-step, you'll learn how to operate a camera to achieve maximum creativity. Topics will include in-depth knowledge of shutter speeds, metering, F-stops, and composition. Students will be expected to shoot pictures for each session & bring the results to class for discussion & critique. The bottom line is that this course will give you the professional expertise you need to go out & take your own knockout shots.

$20 Materials Fee

Refund Policy

Registration Fee:

  • A non-refundable registration fee of $15.00 is charged per person each time a student registers for classes.

Class Credit Vouchers:

  • If you are forced to withdraw before the first class date, you must notify us at least 5 working days prior to the first class meeting, please contact us at [email protected] during regular business hours. Failure to do so will cancel any transaction.
  • Vouchers are issued only for amount of the class fee (less the non-refundable $15 reg. fee). The credit voucher is valid for nine months and must be used before the expiration date. After that it will no longer be valid.
  • The voucher is not redeemable for cash or goods and the original must be presented in person or by mail. (Photo copies are not valid.)
  • Important:
    • There are no class credit vouchers, transfers, refunds issued for one-session classes after the class meeting.
    • No refunds will be issued for classes which are postponed due to inclement weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Class Transfers:

  • If you wish to transfer to another class or section within a class AFTER you have registered, you must notify us at least 5 working days prior to the first class meeting, please contact us at [email protected] during regular business hours.
  • Additional fees apply. A $15 transfer fee will be charged per person and it must be paid prior to starting the new class.

Schedule Changes:

  • The school reserves the right to change course locations, schedules and instructors when necessary.
  • Rain dates will be scheduled for outdoor classes postponed due to inclement weather conditions.
  • Prices subject to change without notice.

Course Cancellations:

  • Those classes with insufficient enrollment will be canceled prior to their starting date. Whenever possible, students will be notified.

Refund Policy:

  • No refunds will be given unless a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Refunds will not be issued under any other circumstances. Allow 2-3 weeks.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Discovery Center (312)

(4.3-star rating across 312 reviews)

This class: 2.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews

  • Beginners Photography

  • Beginners Photography

    I honestly feel that watching a YouTube video about basic photography skills might've provided more clear information. Unfortunately, I found our teacher to be incredibly scattered, unstructured and unable to articulate clearly the skills he was attempting to teach. We "learned" about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, for what feels like the entire time. That should've been one class - learn what each is and play around with it on your own. Then we transitioned into editing (where only one person in the class had Photoshop) and basically watched the instructor click around for 30 minutes in the program that no one had. A waste of time frankly. I suppose I was hoping for more of a stylistic look at photography...the rule of thirds, framing, composition, etc. In the end, while using manual mode on a DSLR camera is cool, and understanding shutter speed & aperture is great, I can bet that majority of the class will resort to Auto mode and move on with their lives.
  • Beginners Photography

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Discovery Center

The Discovery Center in Chicago is a well-established adult education program offering a variety of fun and stimulating classes taught by qualified instructors. With a focus on lifelong learning, there are no exams or grades, allowing individuals to learn at their own pace for personal enjoyment and growth.

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