Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls - The Riparian Preserve At Water Ranch
Join this photography class at The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch and take control of your camera in a way you never imagined.
You’ll practice mastering manual settings such as ISO, shutter speed, aperture and white balance while surrounded by clear lakes, colorful wildflowers and hundreds of bird species. Learn to adjust your focus modes for wildlife shots, fine-tune your exposure settings to capture stunning desert sunsets and use metering techniques to handle challenging natural light. As you explore the winding trails and lush wetlands, you’ll gain the confidence to leave Auto Mode behind and unlock your camera’s full potential. Whether you're shooting reflections on the water or capturing the red and orange hues of the desert landscape, this class offers a supportive environment to grow your skills. Experience the beauty of Riparian Preserve through a sharper, more creative lens.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 2 hours
Reviews Guests Left For This Experience
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!
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
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.
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
Event location: Master Your Camera Controls/The Riparian Preserve At Water Ranch, 2757 E. Guadalupe Road, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Phoenix, AZ, 85003
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
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.
