Photography Classes

Improve your pictures by deciding what your photo is about and using composition techniques to convey that idea. Find out when to shoot a horizontal or vertical frame, where to place the main subject, how to use lines to direct attention, what effects backgrounds have, and why different angles create unique images. By applying composition, you can turn a snapshot into a photograph. All cameras are welcome in this class. 

Saturday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

April 26, 2025 

Tuition: $65.00

Digital cameras have an amazing ability to see in the dark. In this course, you discover simple ways to record pictures of neon signs, shop windows, carnival rides and fireworks with the aid of a tripod. You can make moody photos lit only with candles or campfires. You also learn the best time to photograph the full moon. All cameras are welcome, including phones. 

Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm

May 6-13, 2025 

Tuition: $35.00

Celebrate spring by photographing flowers. In this class you learn techniques for making sharp, creative images of flower gardens and meadows, portraits of individual blooms, and close-ups of details. You also explore ways to manage lighting, color and backgrounds to show off the blossoms. With the knowledge you gain, you will be ready to take pictures of wild and cultivated flowers all summer. All cameras are welcome, including phones. 

Saturday, 9:00am - 12:00pm

May 10, 2025 

Tuition: $28.00

Western Montana’s natural beauty inspires many people to photograph the landscape. In this course you find out how to make your scenic pictures as inspiring as the vistas you see. We talk about how lighting, vantage points, and specific camera controls can improve your results. Included are tips for sunrise and sunset, reflections, and flowing waterfalls. We’ll also discuss camera accessories that will help turn your snapshots into photographs. All cameras are welcome, including phones. 

Saturday, 9:00am - 12:00pm

May 31, 2025 

Tuition: $28.00

Have fun and challenge yourself and your creativity in this returning playful course. In the first class you receive several new topics to find and photograph. Tips on composition and lighting are included. You may use any and all your camera and photo editing skills to create your pictures. You have two weeks to finish the hunt. Then you share your photos and see what everyone else in the group has created. All skill levels and any camera, including phone cameras and apps, are welcome. 

Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm

June 4 - 18, 2025 

Tuition: $50.00

If none of these classes meets your needs or interests, consider scheduling a private session. Topics can include using your digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless), editing photos with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe Photoshop Elements, and printing pictures using inkjet printers. 

Sessions are available for individuals or small groups either in person or online with Zoom. Contact me for availability and pricing.