Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls - Fort Worth Zoo
Sharpen your camera skills as you explore the Fort Worth Zoo’s vibrant wildlife in this hands-on photography class.
In this workshop, you’ll dive into the settings that shape every image: shutter speed for freezing motion, aperture for controlling depth of field, ISO for managing light and noise and white balance for accurate color. You’ll also explore exposure compensation, metering modes, focus modes and how to read your histogram for stronger results. Whether you shoot with a DSLR or a mirrorless camera, you’ll leave feeling confident adjusting your settings quickly and creatively as conditions change. Join fellow photography enthusiasts and take your technical skills to the next level at the Fort Worth Zoo.
- 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.
