Aperture Academy is a California-based photography school founded by master photographer Stephen W. Oachs. With a team of dedicated instructors, they offer personalized instruction for all skill levels, providing the skills and knowledge needed to create memorable and professional photographs.
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Aperture Academy @ 2290 N 1st St, San Jose, CA
Come join us for a week full of field trips, adventure and photography! Our summer photography camp includes daily field trips to places such as the San Francisco Zoo, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Baker Beach, The Palace of Fine Arts and more! Other activities include: Portraiture 101 class: Taking better photos of your friends & family Adobe Lightroom® classes to get the most out of your photos! Create your own online photo galleries...
This workshop is perfect for those who have taken our Natural Light Photography Workshop or those who have a grasp for the basics and are ready to take the next step in improving their portrait photography skills. Topics covered in this workshop are: Image concept preparation Knowing the best poses for your subject Communicating with your subject Manipulate natural light to create beautiful portraits Choosing the right lens Lightroom post...
It has been called "the greatest meeting of land and sea on the planet." National Geographic Traveler Magazine includes this region in its list of "Top 20 World's Greatest Places." Famed author Henry Miller is quoted as saying, "it is here in Big Sur that I first learned to say Amen." For over a century, Big Sur has provided inspiration to painters and poets, writers and musicians, and most notably to us here at Aperture Academy, to photographers...
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Aperture Academy @ 1631 N 1st St , San Jose, CA
Discover the secrets of capturing stunning natural light portraits with the expert guidance of our professional instructors at Aperture Academy. Master the art of posing subjects, selecting pleasing backgrounds, and avoiding harsh shadows to create beautiful and timeless images. Perfect for beginners seeking to improve their portrait photography skills, this class will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to bring out the best in your subjects.
Join us as we explore the gardens at the University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum! The UCSC Arboretum is home to the largest collection of South African and Australian plants outside of their countries, as well as plants from California, New Zealand, and Chile. This 3-hour workshop is an introduction to flower photography, with an emphasis on taking your photographic skills to the next level. Although the image possibilities are seemingly...
Aperture Academy @ 2290 N 1st St, San Jose, CA
Macro Photography is an increasingly popular form of photography and with good reason. It is accessible and is a very broad genre of photography, offering something for just about any level of photographer from the seasoned pro to the novice beginner. If you have ever wanted to get "up close and personal" to your photography subject, macro photography might just be for you. The Intro to Macro Photography Workshop is held at our studio in San Jose,...
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