Photography Class: Composition in the Field at Driehaus Museum
Learn composition skills in this photography class in Chicago’s Driehaus Museum!
The museum’s lavish interiors, sparkling chandeliers, hand-carved wood and intricate stained glass provide a stunning backdrop for practicing key techniques. Begin class with an instructor-led discussion, then wander through the museum’s richly decorated rooms and corridors to explore balance, perspective and framing. Leading lines emerge in staircases and hallways, while symmetry is found in the ornate ceiling patterns and polished woodwork.
Practice depth of field by focusing on delicate details, like carved banisters or glittering décor, while softening the background. With three hours of hands-on practice, this immersive session blends art, history and photography, leaving you with stronger compositional skills and beautiful, story-rich images you’ll be proud to share.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 3 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.
