Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls - National Building Museum
Step inside the National Building Museum for this fun photography class designed to help you take full control of your camera!
This three-hour workshop begins with focused instruction before moving into the Museum’s grand halls, architectural details and dramatic lighting, creating the perfect setting for hands-on practice. You’ll learn how to confidently adjust shutter speed to capture motion, fine-tune aperture to control depth of field and manage ISO in challenging lighting conditions. The class also covers white balance, exposure compensation, metering and focus modes, along with how to read your histogram for more intentional shooting. Whether you’re working with a DSLR or mirrorless camera, the goal is simple: build a strong technical foundation and the confidence to let your creativity lead. Designed for photographers of all skill levels, this immersive and artistic experience helps you react quickly to changing environments and capture consistently striking images.
- 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.
Event location: Master Your Camera Controls at National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20001, USA, Washington, DC, 20005
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.
