Photography Class: Composition in the Field - Central Park
Learn composition skills in this photography class in New York’s Central Park!
Under the guidance of a seasoned photographer, you’ll explore framing, leading lines and creative angles throughout the park’s winding paths, open landscapes and architectural landmarks. Educational lectures provide tips on what makes an image compelling, while hands-on practice lets you experiment with symmetry at Bethesda Terrace, depth of field along tree-lined walkways and perspective while shooting bridges and reflections in the water with your DSLR or mirrorless camera.
From capturing candid moments of street performers to the serene beauty of the Ramble, every corner offers a new opportunity for beginners or advanced students to refine the storytelling eye. Playful, engaging and endlessly inspiring, this class will leave you with sharper skills and images as dynamic as Central Park.
- 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!
Event location: Central Park Carousel, New York City, New York, NY, 10016
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.
