Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls - Muriel Sahlin Arboretum and Harriet Alexander Nature Center
Join fellow photography enthusiasts to master your camera controls in this hands-on photography class at Muriel Sahlin Arboretum and Harriet Alexander Nature Center in the heart of Roseville, MN.
Surrounded by the arboretum's vibrant floral displays and the nature center's tranquil wooded trails, you will discover professional secrets that help you to take complete control of your camera by mastering shutter speed, aperture and ISO. These skills will help you to achieve the perfect exposure in various lighting conditions. Capture the delicate and precise details of wildflowers in bloom, the reflections of peaceful ponds and the movement of local birds and wildlife. You'll explore basic and more advanced techniques like depth of field control, white balance adjustments and manual focus. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced student, this immersive class will help you confidently move beyond auto mode and capture stunning images in these picture-perfect natural settings.
- 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.
