Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls - Santa Monica Pier
Spend some time at the beautiful Santa Monica Pier and join in on a fun photography class.
Learn to frame iconic beachfront scenes and fine-tune controls like shutter speed and metering modes, allowing you to capture action-packed moments on the boardwalk, vibrant orange-hued sunsets and lively pier attractions and architectural details. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced photography student, there is plenty to learn as you discover eye-catching landscapes, refine your skills and grow your portfolio alongside a small group of friendly and like-minded peers.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 2 hours
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Adilene
03 Aug 2026
Nate was excellent! Very thorough, answered all my questions and did a great job with recommendations on future equipment.
Mark
11 Jun 2026
Very nice group of people and made sure every detail was planned out thoroughly. Ron, who was our photographer instructor, was very good as laying out how our camera works. Very nice introduction.
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.
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.