Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls - Reid Park Zoo
This exciting photography class at the Reid Park Zoo will teach you how to master your camera’s most important settings.
A professional photography instructor will provide you with their expertise and hands-on guidance, teaching you to adjust shutter speed for capturing animal movement, from leaping lemurs to curious meerkats. You will also use aperture control to keep enclosures in soft focus, directing attention to the animals. Learn how the ISO settings on your camera adjust to accommodate different conditions from bright desert sunlight to heavily shaded habitats. This is also your opportunity to add impressive images to your portfolio from a lion’s fierce gaze to delicate feathers on tropical birds, bringing each creature’s personality and beauty to life. Seats are limited. Sign up today!
- 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.
