Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls - Houston Museum of Natural Science

Unleash your creativity in this photography class set among the natural wonders of the Houston Museum of Natural Science, where you'll learn to take full control of your camera.


From low-light diorama halls to the glowing gems and colorful butterfly center, gain hands-on practice adjusting shutter speed, aperture, ISO and white balance in real-world shooting conditions. Want that dinosaur skeleton to appear razor-sharp or create a moody blur in the background? Learn how to control depth of field and motion with precision. Manual mode won’t seem intimidating after you discover how each setting affects exposure and creative output. With expert guidance, your camera becomes a creative tool instead of a technical mystery. Perfect for beginners or anyone ready to break out of auto mode, this engaging workshop will have you capturing stunning, intentional images in one of Houston’s most fascinating museums.

  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 5
  • Event Duration 2 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.

$ 94.99 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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