Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls at the West Side Market
Finally ditch auto mode and shoot like a pro in this hands-on photography class!
Join this fun and engaging photography class that demystifies your mirrorless or DSLR camera and helps you confidently shoot outside of automatic mode at the visually rich West Side Market. Designed for all skill levels, this class focuses on the exposure triangle, teaching you how aperture, shutter speed and ISO work together to create perfectly exposed shots in any lighting. Learn how to use a fast shutter speed to freeze action during busy market moments, a wide aperture for beautiful blurry backgrounds in candid portraits and proper metering modes to handle tricky light from windows, stalls and architecture. With plenty of hands-on practice around the market, your instructor will guide you in real time so you can adjust settings with ease and capture spontaneous, scroll-stopping shots. Book your spot today!
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 2 hours
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
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!
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
Rae
22 Jun 2025
I have camera experience and Davienne worked with me to further improve my shots as well as give me some great takeaways. He also helped me master my camera even more.
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.
