Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls at Balboa Park
Master your camera settings while photographing Balboa Park’s iconic architecture, gardens and picturesque surroundings.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Balboa Park, one of San Diego's most photogenic destinations, this workshop is designed for photographers who want to truly understand their camera. As you wander past iconic Spanish Colonial architecture, lush gardens and the picturesque El Prado promenade, you'll learn how your camera's essential controls work in real-world settings. With a small group size, you'll receive focused, personalized instruction on the settings and functions that matter most, including exposure, aperture, shutter speed and more. No matter which camera model you use, you'll leave with greater confidence, stronger technical skills and the know-how to capture the shots you've been chasing. Balboa Park has never looked so good through your lens.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 2 hours
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Adilene
03 Aug 2026
Nate was excellent! Very thorough, answered all my questions and did a great job with recommendations on future equipment.
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.
Event location: Master Your Camera Controls/Balboa Park, 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, San Diego, CA, 92101
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.
