Photography Class: Composition in the Field at The Embarcadero
Discover how thoughtful composition can transform your photography in this hands-on photography class in San Francisco.
Begin with an expert-led introduction to your camera and the fundamentals of composition before heading outside to put your skills into practice. Explore the Embarcadero as you photograph city scenes, candid moments, architectural details and other inspiring subjects along the waterfront. Throughout this three-hour session, your instructor will guide you through essential techniques such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, movement and visual balance. You’ll practice using these principles intentionally to create stronger, more compelling photographs while developing your own creative perspective. Ideal for beginners as well as photographers looking to sharpen their skills, this class combines practical instruction with plenty of time behind the camera. Explore San Francisco through a new lens and book your photography class today!
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 3 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: Ferry Building, One San Francisco Bay Trail, San Francisco, CA, 94103
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.
