Photography Class: Composition in the Field - Burnt Mills

Discover new skills or refine existing talents in this photography class at the lovely Burnt Mills natural space. 


Work alongside a skilled photographer who first provides an hour-long lecture and then takes you into the field for more than two hours of hands-on practice. You will learn techniques such as the rule of odds to add visual interest to shots of clusters of colorful flowers or textured rocks, leading lines to guide the viewer’s eye along vast trails or streams and natural framing using trees or branches to enhance depth. Whether you are just starting to use your camera or are a more experienced photographer, the class is designed for all skill levels and supports your DSLR or mirrorless cameras. The setting is breathtaking, and you'll enjoy spending time with other people who love photography and will inspire you!

  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 5
  • Event Duration 3 hours

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Adilene

03 Aug 2026

Nate was excellent! Very thorough, answered all my questions and did a great job with recommendations on future equipment.

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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.

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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.

$ 129.99 Per person



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.

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