Jul 16th
10am–3pm PDT
11 classes have spots left
Aperture Academy @ Sloat Blvd & Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94132
A day at the zoo! The famed San Francisco zoo, no less! This 5-hour workshop is an introduction to wildlife photography, with emphasis on taking your current skill level and ramping it up to a whole new level. If you've never done more than take photos of family pets, you'll love what you'll discover on the other end of your lens. However, if you're more than a beginner, you will appreciate the tips, tricks and insights that will make your...
Sunday Jul 16th, 10am–3pm Pacific Time
Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate photographer, this workshop covers a variety of photography locations sure to teach you more about how to use your camera, how to get better images, and send you home with many new photos to be proud of! The Golden Gate Bridge is the most recognizable structure in the west, which is why our San Francisco/Marin Headlands workshop begins and ends by photographing this amazing icon. Come spend a day shooting...
Sunday Aug 13th, 2–9pm Pacific Time
Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a half day, 3 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field shoot that coincides with the photography goals of the student. The shoot can focus on Landscape,...
Friday Jun 9th, 10am–1pm Pacific Time
Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a full day, 7 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field shoot that coincides with the photography goals of the student. The shoot can focus on Landscape,...
Friday Jun 9th, 10am–4pm Pacific Time
Isla Studio Photography @ 983 Marine Dr, San Francisco, CA 94129
How hard is it to get a unique photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge these days? Please join us on a two-hour, light stroll next to San Francisco's beloved, Golden Gate Bridge. Whether you are a San Francisco veteran or a visitor exploring SF for the first time, you will find that the bridge is always most powerful during twilight, better known as the "golden hour." It will be a small class of 5-15 people. We will teach...
Sunday Jul 9th, 7–9pm Pacific Time
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Digital Photo Academy @ 900 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Digital Photography Live In-the-Field Workshop @ Fisherman's Wharf 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 encapsulates). There is street photography, magnificent interiors, farmers markets, zoos, landscapes, and more, photos of which are included within....
Saturday Jun 24th, 11am–2pm Pacific Time
Digital Photo Academy @ 100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
The Crissy Field shoot is a photo enthusiast delight. From this spot, the lens can focus on the bridge alone or it can be accessorized by local seagulls, soothing grass fields, even dog walkers and friendly palm trees. Beyond that is the San Francisco skyline and spectacular marina. Your instructor will talk about telling a story with all of these perspectives in mind. The meeting location is at the Warming Hut at Crissy Field on the city side of...
Saturday Jul 29th, 11am–2pm Pacific Time
Digital Photo Academy @ 359 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108
The charm and vibrance of Chinatown is there for the capture, from colorful murals that are images in and of themselves but also captivating backdrops to make striking portraits. Your instructor will work with you to experiment with depth of field options in this mural/model setting, blurring the background as a swirl of hues for an emphasis on the model. Catch the chaos of the community with a broad perspective and a simultaneous focus on the...
Saturday Aug 26th, 11am–2pm Pacific Time
Aperture Academy @ Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA 94129
Night Photography is fast becoming one of the most popular forms of digital photography. Join the award winning Aperture Academy team as we take you on a journey of San Francisco after dark...we'll shoot at fantastic locations such as Treasure Island, the Palace of Fine Arts, The Embarcadero and Lombard Street! One of the nicest aspects of night photography is that our images are not dependent on a "good sunset" or sky "conditions" in order to...
Saturday Aug 12th, 7–11:55pm Pacific Time
Digital Photo Academy @ 900 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
This workshop will offer instruction for people who want to learn the ins and outs of their cameras. Improve your skills no matter which camera model you own! Take this Course if you: Just purchased a Digital SLR Camera/Point and shoot camera Want to learn to make simple and creative changes to your pictures using the functions of your camera Want to learn all the base knowledge about your camera before taking a more advanced class We also...
Saturday Jun 24th, 9:30–11am Pacific Time
Digital Photo Academy @ 948 Fort Barry, San Francisco, CA 94965
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 encapsulates). 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...
Saturday Sep 23rd, 5–8pm Pacific Time
Isla Studio Photography @ 530 Hampshire St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Become a better photographer in just 1 class! Have you ever wondered why, after spending hundreds of dollars on the latest cameras, you still can't get photos that really make you proud? We're not talking about the party snapshots you post on Facebook, but stunning, well-exposed landscapes that can be considered fine art. This 2.5-hour class is a crash course in digital photography, taught in small groups of around 20 students. You'll learn what...
Join our photo lessons at La Boulange in North Beach, which is one of the excellent locales in the rotation of many San Francisco venues that offer terrific photo opportunities. Imagine that you’ve been hired to shoot photos of this colorful, little Italian neighborhood in San Francisco for an article in a national magazine. Your DPA instructor will lead a small group of photographers on a rewarding quest to fulfill an assignment...
Digital Photo Academy @ 100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
Digital Photography Live In-the-Field Workshop @ Conservatory of Flower Whether your photographic pursuits lie in landscape, architecture, environmental portraiture or making artwork out of the everyday, the Conservatory of Flowers provides a wealth of photo ops, beyond the obvious of beautiful floral imagery. Your DPA instructor will be with you adding insight of basic compositional techniques that help turn an ordinary snapshot into a portfolio...
Digital Photo Academy @ 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111
Composition in the Field: The Embarcadero Not surprisingly, the Embarcadero is where one embarks. It is filled with restaurants, farmers’ markets, and sidewalk strollers out enjoying the day. As its name suggests, the Embarcadero boasts many forms of transportation, from ships to railways to bikers, all perfect vehicles to learn the art of panning. (Sorry for the pun.) You too can embark on a fun, exciting adventure with your Digital Photo Academy...
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