Join our photo lessons in the City of Beacon, which is one of the excellent locales in the rotation of many Hudson Valley venues that offer terrific photo opportunities.
Join us for a photography workshop in the vibrant, historic town of Beacon, where we’ll explore its unique blend of art, architecture, and natural beauty along the Hudson River. This workshop covers a range of photography techniques, from capturing still life compositions with natural lighting to experimenting with shutter speed for dynamic riverfront and street scenes.
We’ll dive into environmental portraiture, street photography, and architectural photography, guiding you through Beacon’s charming streets, including East Main with its waterfall backdrop. Finally, our session will take us to Hudson Beach Glass Gallery—a former fire station—where you’ll learn how to combine colors for compelling indoor and outdoor compositions.
Meeting Spot:
Meet at Bank Square Coffeehouse in Beacon at 129 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508.
Please bring your DSLR or another type of camera that you use, a fully-charged battery, and the equipment that you can carry. You should dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes, and carry a bottle of water.
Each Composition in the Field class begins with a talk with one of our experienced instructors, and then you and your fellow students take a stroll through one of a variety of photogenic locales (in any of the 20+ cities the DPA encompasses). There is street photography, magnificent interiors, farmers' markets, zoos, landscapes, and more, photos of which are included within. These photos are a mix of student and instructor images in many different venues and cities across the United States and Canada.
You will have fun in the three-hour session, learn to shoot strategically, get more interesting photos of the event, and walk away with a foundation to improve your photographs in the future, whether you’re traveling, at a birthday party, or everywhere in between.
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 class date, contact us. A $25 transfer fee will be imposed without a 3-day notice before the scheduled class.
