Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls - de Young Museum
Capture art and architecture in this photography class at San Francisco’s de Young Museum, mastering key camera controls.
This photography class at San Francisco's de Young Museum offers the perfect opportunity to explore the vibrant art world while learning essential camera skills. Whether you are using a DSLR or mirrorless camera and a beginner or advanced photographer, you will be guided through mastering key controls such as ISO, shutter speed and aperture to capture the museum's striking architecture and colorful exhibitions and add creative photographs to your portfolio. With its stunning location in Golden Gate Park, this photography class is led by a professional photography instructor.
It allows you to experiment with depth of field, composition and lighting techniques, ensuring that every shot you take around the museum grounds is picture-perfect.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 2 hours
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
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
Rae
22 Jun 2025
I have camera experience and Davienne worked with me to further improve my shots as well as give me some great takeaways. He also helped me master my camera even more.
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.
