Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls in Driehaus Museum
Master manual settings in this photography class in Chicago’s Driehaus Museum!
This photography class at the Driehaus Museum will give you the professional tools to take full command of your camera while surrounded by a treasure trove of historic beauty. The mansion’s richly lit galleries and dimly glowing corners challenge you to refine your skills beyond auto mode. With guidance from an expert instructor, experiment with shutter speed to capture either crisp details in crystal chandeliers or the subtle blur of footsteps on marble floors.
Aperture adjustments allow for dramatic depth, highlighting ornate gold trim or detailed textiles against softly blurred backgrounds. ISO choices are practiced in varying light conditions, from sunlit stained glass to candlelit-like rooms. White balance, exposure compensation and focus modes round out the lesson, equipping you with the confidence to adapt to any setting. By the end, leave class with both technical mastery and striking, museum-worthy images.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 2 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: Master Your Camera Controls/Driehaus Museum, 30 E Huron S, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States, Chicago, IL, 60604
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.
