Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls - Garfield Park Conservatory
In the lush, serene environment of Garfield Park Conservatory, this photography class focuses on mastering camera settings.
After completing it, you will feel more in control of your camera and better understand the precise nature of each setting. Surrounded by vibrant plants, towering palms and tranquil water features, you'll learn to control shutter speed, aperture and ISO, fine-tuning mirrorless and DSLR cameras to handle varied lighting conditions. With guidance from an expert, you will discover how to manipulate their settings to create stunning, sharp images to add to your portfolio, highlighting the natural textures and colors of the conservatory’s diverse flora.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 2 hours
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Michele
02 May 2026
Mark hosted our class and he did a great job. The class size was perfect and he was very personable and helpful. Would take another class.
Marcela
11 Jan 2026
Christine was excellent in giving m important information about how to set my aperture, shutter speed and how to look at the subjects in order to get interesting photos. I highly recommend this experience!
DAVID
11 Jan 2026
Richard patiently walked us through the steps and gave great instruction. I finally know how to navigate my camera that I've been using on auto for ten years. I'd definitely recommend this course to others
Event location: Master Your Camera Controls/Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 North Central Park Avenue, Via I-88 & I-290, Chicago, IL, 60624, Chicago, IL, 60604
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Instructor Richard leads photography classes that aim to help students maximize their potential for producing quality photos using digital cameras and smart phone technology. In addition to sharing tech tips and tricks, his courses introduce concepts of composition, value and balance in subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits. With guidance from Instructor Richard, everyone can learn to capture striking digital images.
