Photography Class: Composition in the Field - American Museum of Natural History
Sharpen your photography skills in this photography class at the American Museum of Natural History.
Begin with a practical introduction to composition before exploring some of the museum’s most photogenic spaces. Over three hours, you’ll photograph dinosaur halls, dramatic arches, intricate exhibits, striking lighting and architectural details while learning how to frame each shot with intention. Your instructor will demonstrate how composition and light can transform everyday scenes into compelling images. By the end, you’ll leave with practical techniques you can use on vacations, special occasions and everyday outings. No experience is required. Bring your camera and curiosity, and book your spot 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: W 79th St, New York, New York, NY, 10016
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Director Richard assigns vetted local instructors to lead photography classes in your community who aim to help students maximize their potential for producing quality photos using digital cameras and smartphone technology. In addition to sharing tech tips and tricks, these live courses introduce concepts of composition, value and balance in subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits. With instructor guidance, everyone can learn to capture striking digital images.
