San Diego's #1 Photography Workshop

Introduction to Photography

March 30 · 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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Lynne Thrope

I thought it was a terrific overview of everything I need to know initially. I was most impressed with the patience of BOTH teachers. I hope to take the nighttime class in Coronado. Do I need a tripod for it?

0 · April 2
- Donald Carlton
  
  You will need a tripod for night photography.
  
  0 · April 8
Christine

Great class!!!

0 · March 30
Donald Carlton

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

0 · March 29
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 29
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.

0 · March 29
janet middaugh

Hi I was on the waiting list for Intro.to photography on sunday april 14th now I dont see the class at all?

0 · March 25
- Donald Carlton
  
  Janet, The class is still on our schedule of upcoming workshops and you are still on the waiting list. Here is the link: http://www.sandiegoph...
  
  0 · March 25
Christy Pavano

how and when do you notify those of us on the waitlist?

0 · March 23
- Nicholas Andrews
  
  As soon as one member changes their RSVP-the next person on the waiting list will automatically be added to the class and will receive an email notification-
  
  0 · March 23
Christy Pavano

Please add me to the waitlist, thank!

0 · March 23
Lindsay Hood

What do you consider an advanced point and shoot?

0 · March 21
- Donald Carlton
  
  As long as it has aperture and shutter priority modes, you will be good. Some of the stuff we cover will not apply to you and you will be limited in the exposure for the shutter speed and aperture exercises.
  
  0 · March 21
Veronica Reyes

I will like to know the cost.
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0 · March 19
Lindsay Hood

We have a groupon for 2

0 · March 17
Katie

Adding myself to the waitlist for this date just in case I don't get a spot for 3/16. I have a Groupon (5334-1119)!

0 · March 10
CHELSEA

we have a groupon!

0 · March 7
Denise

I have a groupon that technically expires on March 6. Can I attend this workshop because I am signing up before that date for the same price?

0 · February 27
- Donald Carlton
  
  Yeah, we're pretty laid back on exp dates
  
  1 · February 27
- Denise
  
  Cool, thanks!
  
  0 · February 27
Christy

I hope my point and shoot camera is advanced enough - I'll have to look into it!

0 · February 26

26 attended

Donald Carlton

PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR, Co-Organizer

Event Host
Nicholas Andrews

PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR, Organizer

Event Host
Adolfo
Elaine Luttrell
Lynne Thrope
Sumir
Christine
Teresa Brinsfield
Hector Godoy
Kim +1
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Erin
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Brian Roberts
Virginia
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Valerie May
Rechelle Evans
Danielle Sanfilippo
Christy
Judy Moreno +1
Chelsea Wisdom
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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