Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls - American Museum of Natural History
Take control of your camera in this hands-on photography class at the American Museum of Natural History.
In a small group, an experienced instructor will explain essential settings and help you move beyond auto mode. Learn how aperture, shutter speed and ISO affect exposure, motion and sharpness while practicing in real time throughout the museum. Use dinosaur exhibits, dramatic interiors and architectural details as your subjects while building confidence with your camera controls. The fundamentals apply across camera brands and models, making the class accessible to a wide range of photographers. Book your spot today and start taking sharper, better-exposed photos with intention.
- 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/American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West & 79th St, New York, NY 10024, New York, NY, 10024, USA, New York, NY, 10016
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.
