Balboa Park represents America's premier integrated cultural destination. The park features 15 significant museums, world-class performing arts theaters, spectacular botanical collections, and the renowned San Diego Zoo, offering a constantly refreshed program of temporary exhibitions, theatrical productions, musical performances, educational classes, and workshops all within a beautifully preserved and enduring landmark. Come experience this must-visit San Diego institution through photography.
The park's distinctive historical buildings and cultivated gardens provide endless photographic possibilities. Experiment with macro photography to record intricate details of flowering plants and highlight the delicate features of leaves and petals. Your instructor will demonstrate how to emphasize botanical color intensity and use background blur to isolate the specific flower you wish to feature.
You will additionally explore techniques for photographing diverse architectural styles. Master the skill of discovering unexpected camera angles and developing compositional balance when working with buildings and sculptures of varied proportions. Challenge yourself with expansive wide-angle perspectives of building facades and focus on delicate carved details found on historic columns and structures.
Requirements: Bring your DSLR or mirrorless digital camera, ensure your battery is fully charged, and carry only the equipment you can comfortably manage. Prepare for weather conditions and wear supportive walking shoes.
Assembly Location:
Restaurant Craveology is identified by a prominent green storefront sign near the prominent central water feature. This was formerly known as Galileo Cafe.
Located at Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego, 92101
Each Composition in the Field session starts with a presentation by one of our qualified instructors, then participants walk together through one of many outstanding photogenic areas spanning 20+ cities in the DPA program. You'll encounter diverse subjects like street photography, sophisticated interior design, open-air markets, animal subjects, scenic vistas, and beyond. Our photo examples mix professional instructor work with student images from numerous locations across the United States and Canada.
Three hours will allow you to enjoy the location while developing strategic thinking about composition, capturing excellent images, and building foundational skills for enhancing your photography, whether you're on vacation, documenting special moments, or photographing daily scenes.
Important Notice: In case weather or other unforeseeable events necessitate cancellation, we'll coordinate with you to reschedule your session. Should you need to reschedule, contact us at your earliest convenience. A $25 rescheduling fee applies if a cancellation notice is not provided at least three days before your scheduled class time.
