Photo Projects for Beginners

Inspiration and ideas for the new, but curious, photographer

Photo Projects for Beginners : spark your photographic creativity with guided and thoughtful assignments in a relaxed and enjoyable community.

This online class is designed for photographers looking to grow their skills in a fun and thought-provoking way. Composed of 6 weekly online classes, each providing unique assignments to help expand students’ understanding of photography. Easy and fun assignments will keep students engaged and improve their visual creativity as developing photographers.

Weekly online classes will be broken into three segments. First, the group will recap and review photos from the previous week’s assignment. Here, students will be encouraged to discuss each other's photos and provide helpful feedback. The conversation will always be light and fun!

Required Prerequisites:

• Digital Cameras 1, Camera Basics 1-3 , or equivalent.

Pairs Well With:

• Composition Basics

• Lenses for Beginners

• Lightroom Classic 1

Topics Covered:

• How to approach photo assignments.

• Get more comfortable and confident with their cameras.

• Practice creativity and expand visual vocabulary.

• Get helpful feedback on improving their photos.

• Discover creative, new, and fun ways to utilize photography.

What you’ll need:

• A camera with manual mode functions (Digital SLR, Mirrorless, or advanced camera).

• A phone with a camera app.

• Laptop or desktop computer with stable internet connection.

• A tripod learn more (Recommended).

Timeline:

• 6 Sessions: every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 pm.

• On-going feedback available thru online platforms.

• Assignments and class recordings available even when students cannot attend.

• Class Dates for Feb/Mar cohort: 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

Creativity

Making time to be creative can prove difficult in today’s busy world. This class will provide fun and enjoyable photo challenges you can approach with guidance and support.

Real People, Real Conversations

Students will participate in thoughtful and supportive photo critiques. Here is where real growth takes place and where students evolve past their own way of seeing.

Continued Communication

During the duration of the course, students will have access to a closed online platform. Here they can share working images, get constructive feedback from the instructor, and fellow students.

Access Class Materials

Need to miss a class? Want to review a discussion? Class recording will be available to download for the entire duration of the course.