Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls - Boston Public Garden
Master camera settings while shooting at Boston Public Garden in this outdoor photography class.
This hands-on photography class at the Boston Public Garden introduces you to the essentials of mastering camera controls in a vibrant outdoor setting. Surrounded by the charm of Boston, you'll adjust aperture, shutter speed and ISO while moving between sunlit lawns and shaded, tree-lined paths. The instructor demonstrates how to capture crisp motion from passing swan boats or create soft background blur among colorful seasonal blooms.
Key concepts like exposure, white balance and depth of field become intuitive through guided practice and thoughtful instruction. Each photographer gains confidence while responding to shifting light and dynamic scenes throughout the gardens. With supportive feedback and creative exercises, cameras begin to feel like tools of expression rather than something complicated. By the end, you'll move beyond auto mode, equipped to make intentional decisions and capture images with clarity, control and personal style.
- 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!
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.
