Photography Class: Composition in the Field - Gold Coast
Held in Chicago's scenic Gold Coast, this photography class will help you master composition for your DSLR or mirrorless camera.
This three-hour long session starts with a talk held by a professional instructor covering essential composition techniques, including symmetry, negative space and perspective. You will learn the "why" behind these essential techniques. Then, you will explore the Gold Coast’s grand architecture, tree-lined streets and iconic lake views, using these techniques to create visually compelling images for your personal portfolio. Open to photographers of all skill levels, this class is never intimidating and encourages hands-on practice in capturing the character of the area while focusing on balance and framing, helping you take pride in your approach to urban and architectural photography.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 3 hours
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
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.
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!
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.
