Photography Class Series

Intro to Photography Series

THESE ARE PRIVATE LESSONS, each lesson is one hour long. Best for DSLR cameras, MIRRORLESS cameras, and point-and-shoots with MANUAL capabilities.

Class Lineup

First Class :: Intro to Your Camera

Learn your cameras fundamental buttons, dials, and menus. We'll also cover exposure, metering, focusing, and more.

exposure basics + exposure compensation
how to hold your camera
auto focus vs. manual focus and when to use them
white balance
exploring "picture style"
other useful buttons and tips

Second Class :: Intro to Shutter Speed

Master your camera’s semi-manual shutter speed priority mode, and understand core concepts of photography such as:

shutter speed
the 0EV meter
motion blur
when to use Tv / S mode
continuing to learn about exposure

Third Class :: Intro to Aperture

Master your camera’s semi-manual aperture priority mode, and understand core concepts of photography such as:

aperture and exposure
f stops
depth of field
deep or shallow DoF
when to use Av / A mode

Fourth Class :: Intro to Composition (in the field guided practice)

Cover the basics of composing a great photograph,

Gain functional mastery of the modes and settings covered in Class 1 and apply basic rules of composition to your photos alongside your instructor.

rule of thirds, framing, horizon line, perspective
motion blur, filling the frame, shadows

When & Where

I will email you a sign-up within a few days of your purchase.

Approximate locations (we'll discuss each location in-person):

Classes 1, 2, 3: Dupont Circle

Class 4: Smithsonian Institution Garden

Class 5: Dupont Circle

Class 6: WWII Memorial on 17th Street

Class 7 & 8: Dupont Circle

"Which camera should I buy?"

My Camera Selection Pre-class can be purchased as a single class ($100) or as part of a series.

If you'd like to include this class as part of your series, the cost is the same as the per-class cost of whichever series you select. Just shoot me an email letting me know you'd like to add this on, and bring cash for the balance to your first class. I will email you a link to schedule your classes.

If you'd like to purchase this as a single class, please use the button below. I will email you a link to schedule your class within a few days of purchase.

Purchase the single pre-class: $100

Fifth Class :: Intro to Manual Mode

Master your camera’s full manual mode and proper exposure.