Photography Classes In Peoria Arizona

Photography Classes in Arizona by DFPV

Hello and welcome to Photography for Beginners. We are based in Arizona and offer classes that will teach you what you need to know to understand your DSLR camera better, menu, functions and settings. We also teach what aperture, shutter speed and ISO actually are.

Learn how to control your depth of field, get those blurry backgrounds that you want, learn which white balance settings to use indoors or out no matter which light source you are using, or if you are using multiple types of light sources.

We can help you choose the type of equipment you need for your particular photography needs with links that will save you time and money! Learn different lighting types and setups, composition, rule of thirds, focus and recompose and much more from a photographer who loves what he does. 

Learn how to get blurry backgrounds in outdoor portraits, or "shallow depth of field" Like in this photo. 

Here Kena is posed by a tree and the background behind her is relatively soft. This is for the purpose of concentrating on your subject and not the background even though the background might be quite pleasant looking.

When photographing people you want to be the main subject and not obscured by a very busy or distracting background with visible and in focus cars, buildings and other people. This makes it look unprofessional and 'beginner like.' You also need to fill your frame with your subject.

We will be covering off-camera flash, light modifiers, speedlites, using fill flash outdoors, high speed sync, strobist setups and infinite white backgrounds.

Our classes take place in several cities in Arizona and we will be branching out to other states soon as well. We have models available for you to practice your photography techniques as well. 

Our main classes will take place in the Peoria Public Library and Surprise Library. 

1. Photography Basics Class is $35 per person 1 hour long class.
2. Shutter, Aperture and ISO Understanding Class is $45 per person, 1 hour long.
3. Composition, framing, focus and recompose and white balance is $45 per person 1 hour long.
4. Outdoor photography hands-on training is $60 per person for 2 hour long class. You must have your own DSLR camera with basic understanding of your own camera functions.
5. Learn to use Manual Speedlites to help you take better photos, on-camera, basic class $60 per person 2 hour session. I provide Canon DSLR and manual speedlite for demonstration purposes. You must have basic understanding of DSLR for this class.
6. Advanced Speedlite training part 2 of above. Learn how to use bounce flash to make your photos more flattering with softer light. On-camera flash. $60 per person for 2 hour session. We will cover settings, flash output increments and more. Class 5 recommended first if you are completely new to manual settings and flash photography.
7. Introduction to Off-Camera flash, strobist setup. This class is to get your flash off-camera to increase your portrait creativity.With Off-Camera flash the possibilities of your photo shoot are endless. You can replicate almost any look you like. Turn day time into night time looking photos and much more! This class is $70.00 per person for 2 hour session. Equipment will be provided, just bring a note pad to take notes or you can bring your DSLR camera if you wish.
8. Multiple Off-Camera Speedlite Class, learn to use main light and fill light with light modifiers. Class cost $70.00 per person for 2 hour session. Equipment will be provided for demo purposes. Hands on live training to improve your photography skills to a substantial level!
9. Our latest class is our photography adventure walk where we will tour various areas of the valley are now available! See historic parts of Downtown Peoria Arizona where we will trek from the library and eventually work our way to the old Cotton Gin. This will be a 2 hour class and is only $80.00 per student. This will be quite a bit of walking, so make sure you are up to it. This class will be part of our YouTube video series where you can opt in or out of being in the video. We encourage you to take part however so you can be seen by your friends and family!

Let us know which of the classes above you want to take. We have classes all year round every week. Simply contact us Here To Book Your Spot. We will schedule a date and time that works for you. That's right, we work with your schedule!  

Thanks for viewing Photography for Beginners, we look forward to hearing from you!

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