Jun 24th
9:30–11am PDT
8 classes in-person in San Francisco have spots left, and 3 classes live online are available.
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 @ 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
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
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 @ 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
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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
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
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
Los Angeles Center of Photography @ Online Learning Class
Traveling – and travel photography, is about more than just seeing and recording a beautiful view. While social media emphasizes the “instagrammable” moment, at its best, travel photography tells a story about the way a place looks, feels, smells, tastes and sounds. This webinar will present strategies and tools for conveying the essence of your travels and the story of a place in your images.
Saturday Aug 12th, 10–11:30am Pacific Time
This mini-workshop is an introduction to Nik Collection’s Silver Efex Pro — a plugin for Photoshop and Lightroom designed particularly for black-and-white photographers. In one hour, Kai McBride will give an overview of this sophisticated program, demonstrate its powerful monochrome-specific controls, and explain how he finds it especially compelling for adding depth and drama to digital captures. Whether you are a veteran of the...
Sunday Jul 30th, 1–2pm Eastern Time
Princeton Photo Workshop @ Online Classroom
Join acclaimed Macro Photographer, Author and Podcaster Don Komarechka for a new 4 week photography seminar that weaves science and art together to help photographers of every skill level understand the limitations of both our cameras and our own vision and then step beyond those limits. Understanding Vision and Beauty: What is reality? A camera sees the world fundamentally differently that we do. What you remember is not what you saw, and the...
Sunday Oct 22nd, 10–11:30am Eastern Time
(4 sessions)
Digital Photo Academy @ 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
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...
Digital Photo Academy @ 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111
Join one of DPA’s award-winning instructors for a morning at the San Francisco ferry building and farmer’s market. Learn how to maximize your composition skills, both while shooting and when processing your images. The first part of this class will focus on learning how to pick a lens, adjust your settings, and use light to create images with effective compositions. The second part will involve an image critique and learning how tools like...
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 @ 948 Fort Barry, San Francisco, CA 94965
Composition in the Field: Golden Gate Bridge From Crissy Field 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...
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...
Digital Photo Academy @ 3101 24th St, San Francisco, CA , San Francisco, CA 94110
Composition in the Field: Noe Valley There are charming, intense and whimsical street portraits to be had in Noe Valley no matter which direction you point your lens. You’ll find dog walkers, skateboarders, couples hand in hand and the other players of your garden variety revitalized community to tell a universal story for the entertainment and enlightenment of those who view our images, yourself included. In addition to sidewalk outdoor cafe...
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...
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