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After a short discussion of composition ideas and techniques, class will put those themes into practice with a photo walk across the Public Garden, past the ducklings, then to Beacon Hill. Historic Acorn Street, elegant Louisburg Square, then up Mt. Vernon to the Shaw Memorial (54th regiment), the finest public sculpture in America. Class will also...

Full Course Name Digital Photography Live In-the-Field Workshop @ Belle Isle Marsh Reservation The Belle Isle Marsh Reserve offers rich landscape photo ops year round, with winding waterways, lone benches in the midst of meadows with occasional environmental portraits of relaxing visitors, often accompanied by their dogs, along with birds, flowers...

Digital Photo Live In-the-Field Workshop @ Arnold Arboretum Harvard University  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...

Learn how to turn snapshots into great photographs. We’ll cover camera basics, exposure, lighting and composition to improve your photos and discuss sharing your photos on social media. We’ll look at well-known photographers work to see how they construct images that have impact.  Bring your digital camera, (class is geared towards DSLR’s...

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the essentials of portrait photography. We will start by introducing you to the vocabulary of portraiture, commonly used camera settings, and posing fundamentals. From there, students will work with a model and practice in both indoor and outdoor settings, all with an instructor by your side.  After completing...

An essential step in improving photos is discussing techniques, editing options, and compositional choices. This three hour, forum-style class is led by a friendly BPW instructor, and driven by student-provided photography, with an emphasis on sharing, open discussion, and helpful suggestions. By looking over our photos together and collaborating on...

In this class, students learn how to control light and accomplish basic but crucial lighting set-ups using flashes, strobes, and hot lights. The class combines discussion-based learning and studio shooting, allowing you to become familiar and comfortable in this new environment.  We also cover some commonly practiced post-production methods. Curriculum...

Explore ways to voice your opinions, observations and dreams about the world through photography. Activities will include making photographic optical illusions, painting with light and creating a personal narrative photo series. Emphasis will be placed on learning fundamental photographic techniques while simultaneously developing a unique individual...

This class is a beginner's course designed to introduce new photographers to the simple yet effective techniques you need to improve your food photography. You'll work with staged food prepared by one of our instructors and cover topics like composition, controlling and utilizing available light, useful gear tips, and creating easy, at-home studio...

Ever wanted to capture the amazing look of a scene during the evening light, or maybe you're tired of getting dark, under-exposed photos? Photography at night can be a tricky subject to learn on your own, so learn with a professional! In this class, you'll meet up in a public space in the Metro Boston or Cambridge area and work side-by-side with...