Basic Photography Classes
Basics of Digital Photography 1 - Camera Controls, Exposure, and Resolution
This four-part course covers the essential foundations of digital photography. You’ll learn how your camera works—metering, exposure, digital file types, and resolution—and how to choose the right settings for different situations. We’ll explore how apertures and shutter speeds affect depth of field and motion, giving you more creative control over your images.
You’ll also gain a clear understanding of digital formats and how they influence focal length, aperture, and overall image quality. Bryan introduces you to RAW files, using histograms to achieve optimal exposure in any lighting condition, and the basics of RAW file processing.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to consistently create properly exposed, in-focus photographs across a range of lighting conditions and subjects.
Format: Four sessions, 120 minutes each, spread over four weeks.
*This class requires an Adobe basic photography subscription*
$430 | [Book Class Now]
Tax is included in the price.
Basics of Digital Photography 2 - Photographic Aesthetics and Meaning
If you already know how to use your camera, have a handle on creating well-exposed images, and have basic image processing skills, this four-part class is for you! (While this course builds on the skills taught in Basics of Digital Photography 1, that class is not required to participate.)
Our goal is to blend your technical knowledge with imagination to deepen your creative practice. We’ll explore how to use light and composition to make evocative, dynamic photographs in any setting—and how to be decisive and intentional in your process.
We’ll dive into photography as a medium for storytelling and expression. Through close analysis of both historical and
contemporary photographs, you’ll learn how images create meaning and convey ideas. You’ll also begin mining your own interests and ideas for possible subject matter.
By the end of the course, you’ll have gained new tools and insights for expressing your photographic ideas more powerfully, with your unique point of view.
Format: 4 sessions, 120 minutes each, spread over four weeks.
*This class requires an Adobe basic photography subscription*
$430 | [Book Class Now]
Tax is included in the price.
Basics of Digital Photography 3 - The Basic Digital Print
This personalized, one-on-one session is designed for photographers who want to transform their digital images into beautiful, high-quality prints. You’ll work one-on-one with Bryan to learn the essential steps and techniques for digital photo printing—preparing your images for print, selecting the right paper types, understanding color profiles, and adjusting print settings for vibrant, accurate results.
Whether you’re creating gallery-ready prints, preserving memories, or adding polished pieces to your portfolio, this session will give you the skills and confidence to bring your images to life.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a 16x20 inch fine art print to take home, along with the knowledge to continue making professional-grade prints on your own. Suitable for photographers at any level, this workshop will empower you to make the most of your digital work in the physical world.
Format: One-on-One, 2-3 Hour Session
*This class requires an Adobe basic photography subscription*
$375 | [Book Session Now]
Tax is included in the price.