Photography Class: Composition in the Field - Boston Public Garden
Learn composition techniques while shooting at Boston Public Garden in this outdoor photography class.
In this photography class, you’ll discover the art of composition within the Boston Public Garden. Set in the heart of Boston, you’ll wander past the Swan Boats, vibrant flower beds and the iconic lagoon reflecting the city skyline, camera in hand. You’ll practice using leading lines along winding paths, apply the rule of thirds to blooming landscapes and frame subjects through arches of willow trees.
The instructor will encourage perspective shifts to help turn casual snapshots into intentional images. You’ll explore balance, symmetry and layering to transform busy scenes into clear, compelling visuals. With hands-on challenges and real-time feedback, you’ll experiment with angles, depth and timing. By the end, you’ll feel more confident composing shots and capturing everyday moments with clarity and purpose.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 3 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.
