San Diego's #1 Photography Workshop

Introduction to Photography

March 16 · 1:00 PM
Balboa Park - Tea Pavilion at the Japanese Friendship Garden

Introduction to Photography

This beginners workshop introduces the fundamentals of photography during a walking tour of the beautiful Balboa Park. If you just bought a camera or are new to photography and want to learn how to take beautiful photos, this workshop is for you. This workshop will introduce you to the basics of exposure and composition techniques that will open the door to endless photographic possibilities. This is a hands on learning experience and a wonderful opportunity to capture beautiful photos of one of San Diego's most scenic areas under the instruction of experienced professional photographers.

This workshop will cover:

How cameras work
Camera controls and functions
Lenses
Filters & Accessories
The importance of light
Using shutter speed to control motion
Using aperture to control depth of field
Metering modes
White balance
Basic composition techniques

This workshop takes place outdoors and involves a little walking, so we recommend that you dress comfortably.

Don't forget to bring your camera, charged batteries, and memory cards.

We recommend that you have a DSLR camera or an advanced point and shoot camera with shutter priority and aperture priority modes. We do not rent equipment.

Notes:

If you purchased a deal voucher for this workshop through AmazonLocal, Groupon, UT, or Living Social, please bring and present your printed or smartphone voucher when you arrive at the workshop.

If you did not purchase a deal voucher, the price for this class is $98 and payments must be made when you arrive at the workshop.

Please RSVP for this workshop if you plan on attending. This workshop requires a minimum of 7 people to commence. If 7 people do not sign up for this workshop by the 10:00 am of the date of the workshop, the workshop will be canceled.

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Nicholas Andrews

Thanks for the heads up-I found one for 6 in the same area-I will probably make an offer and if I don't get it try the want to buy thing-you have this stuff down

0 · March 17
- Jeff Rapp
  
  Young teacher... gotta be thrifty with this expensive hobby! Haha.
  
  0 · March 17
Jeff Rapp

Hey Nick, check out Craigslist. Search "canon 17-40mm" and there's currently one in SDSU area for $550. Good luck, and thanks again for the class.

0 · March 16
Larissa

Very sorry to miss this class...I Emailed to say I was unable to attend. Can someone let me know if I can roll my groupon into your next Into class?

0 · March 16
- Donald Carlton
  
  Yes you can. Sorry you can't attend.
  
  1 · March 16
Michelle

Not enough notice.

0 · March 16
Donald Carlton

Attending members, please see the e-mail we sent you for important details about this workshop.

0 · March 15
Donald Carlton

If you are attending this workshop, please download the handout for this class at the following link. You can print it and bring it to class, but it is not required. http://files.meetup.com/3382752...

0 · March 15
Donald Carlton

Members,

If you joined the waiting list for this class, you will be automatically added to the attendance list only if an attending member changes their RSVP to "not going." If you do not get to attend this class, please feel free to sign up for a future date. If you are an attending member and you cannot make it to this class, please change your RSVP to "not going" so that a waiting member can take your spot.

Regards,
Donald
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0 · March 15
Donald Carlton

Members,

A few notes for this class:

We will be meeting at the Tea Pavilion at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park. The address is 2215 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, California 92101.

* Please bring and present your printed or smartphone deal vouchers to one of the instructors. If you did not purchase a deal voucher, please bring $98 cash. *

Please bring your camera along with any lenses you may have. Make sure you have a memory card and charged batteries.

During the workshop we will be walking around Balboa Park, so we suggest that you wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

*** There will be a St. Patrick's day festival at the park tomorrow, so we recommend that you arrive at the park at least 1 hour early to find parking. ***

* The workshop will start promptly at 1:00 pm, after which we will leave the meeting area, so if you arrive late please call [masked] so we can tell you where to find the group. *

Please contact us if you have any questions.

0 · March 15
Katie

I will be attending the 3/20 session because of an unexpected schedule change. Sorry for the late change!

0 · March 15
Cathie DeRosia

Have to work :-( I hope to catch another class SOON

0 · March 13
Jeff Rapp

Just made it off the waiting list.

Amazon Local deal: Q7RS-4ZFM-T5YNC

0 · March 13
Jan

Still haven't bought my camera.

0 · March 13
Katie

Groupon code: 5334-1119

0 · March 10
Donald Carlton

Members,

If you joined the waiting list for this class, you will be automatically added to the attendance list only if an attending member changes their RSVP to "not going." If you do not get to attend this class, please feel free to sign up for a future date. If you are an attending member and you cannot make it to this class, please change your RSVP to "not going" so that a waiting member can take your spot.

Thank you.

0 · March 8
naen

#348-IT

0 · March 2
Danielle

Hello, I got a living social deal for your organization and I can't wait to get started. But I have a issue I need some classes before March 15th. I am apart of an organization that has listed me to take photos of cakes for a convention and I don't know my camera that well since its still new to me. Is there a way I can set up something for a morning weekday with someone cause I work afternoon to nights.

0 · February 27
- Donald Carlton
  
  We offer private lessons during the week. The price for private lessons is more than the group classes because you get undivided one on one help addressing your individual needs. The price for the introduction to photography private lesson, which is 2-3 hours long, is $160. For private lessons we usually don't accept the deal vouchers, but if you want we can deduct the $39 from the price of the private lesson since you already bought a voucher. Please feel free to call me if you want to make an appointment for a private lesson or if you have any questions. [masked]
  
  0 · February 27
Larissa

Groupon purchase! Now I can finally learn how to use my expensive camera.
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0 · February 16
liberty albano

FIDEL ALBANO AND FERDINAND QUIAOIT IS ATTENDING WITH ME

0 · February 13
Judy Moreno

10651569 groupon code

0 · February 11
Scott

Groupon: #329-HC

0 · February 4

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Learn Photography From Professionals!

Our mission is to teach people with a passion for photography how to take better photos, master the capabilities of their camera, and understand the world of photography through hands-on education and guidance from industry professionals. Whether you just picked up your first camera or are a seasoned pro, we have classes to meet your needs.

All instructors at The Workshoppe are professional photographers currently working in the industry and have years of training and experience in photography. Our instructors take the complicated world of digital photography and make learning it fun and easy for everyone.

Photography Workshops:

We offer a variety of beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes that take place in studio and on-location throughout San Diego. In all of our workshops, you will learn proper photography techniques and skills that will help you take better photos and advance as a photographer.

Our workshops include:

Introduction to Photography
Manual Exposure
Photography Composition Techniques
Night Landscape Photography
Outdoor Portrait Lighting
Studio Portrait Lighting
Basic Product Photography
Advanced Product Photography Techniques
Landscape Photography
Introduction to Photoshop
Lightroom and Photoshop Portrait Retouching
Starting a Photography Business (Seminar)
Photography Equipment (Seminar)
Life of a Professional Photographer (Seminar)
1-on-1 Photography Tutoring (by request)
Free member meet & greet events

Also, join us for group shoots throughout some of San Diego's most photogenic locations.

What makes The Workshoppe so great?

All workshops are instructed by experienced professional photographers.
Classes take place in studio and outdoors throughout San Diego.
We provide a fun and friendly atmosphere. We'll even try to make you laugh.
We make photography fun and easy to understand for beginners.
Live portrait and lighting demonstrations with professional models.
Small instructor to student ratio for more effective instruction and 1-on-1 help.
And most importantly, we love photography; it's our job and our passion.

What our members say about The Workshoppe:

“ I will tell you what. This is my first exposure to instruction from working Photographers. Nick and Don were outstanding and very patient with us. Some really had trouble with their cameras and they were patient enough to see them through. The knowledge they presented us will be used by me in my future endeavors. I will definately be taking more classes with these gentlemen. ”

- Richard Shirk

“ As always, I think Nick and Donald are great instructors. One is Canon and one is Nikon so no one is left behind. I love their classes and always try to attend when they are offered. I look forward to them when I sign up and keep hoping for more classes to be posted. I get depressed when I don't have a photo shoot with these guys...lol! ”

- Nancie Casey

“ The instruction is phenomenal--and Nick and Don make it so much fun. I think they're the Abbot and Costello of workshops when it comes to their humor! Lot's of hands on, with both jumping in to help, inspire and encourage. I LOVE these guys! ”

- Cynthia S.

“ I think this statement says it all "I’ll be attending more."

- Chuck Bane

“ The workshop was terrific the instructors had lots of knowledge to share enjoyed sharing it with us and made it easy to understand I enjoyed it so much I just signed up for another workshop ”

- Gilbert Piron