San Diego's #1 Photography Workshop

Introduction to Photography

January 20 · 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 in cash 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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Nikki Green

Thanks so much! It was a great class today!

0 · January 20
Ashley Davis

I'm not going to be able to come either my babysitter backed out at the last minute

0 · January 20
Dani Goodloe

Sorry I can't make it at the last minute! Hubby got called into work and we don't have a babysitter lined up. :/ Wish I could be there. See you at the next one!

0 · January 20
Danielle Garcia

Hello. I I do not have a DSLR camera. I have a Fujufilm fine pix hs30. I do not have any photography experience, but I would really like to learn how to use this camera with more than just a basic point and shoot. Will this camera be acceptable for this class? Thank you in advance.

0 · January 19
- Donald Carlton
  
  That camera will work for most of the class; however, you will be very limited in the amount of control you have over some settings such as aperture.
  
  0 · January 20
Donald Carlton

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.

We recommend that you arrive at the park at least 15 minutes early to find parking. The park is busy on the weekends.

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

*** 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 · January 20
Lindy GiacopuzziRotz

How do you know if you are enrolled? I wanted to make sure that my RSVP went through from the 13th. Thanks!

0 · January 17
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- Donald Carlton
  
  Please click the RSVP Yes or Join button at the top right of this page. Then you will see your name under the attending list on the right side of this page.
  
  0 · January 17
- Lindy GiacopuzziRotz
  
  I already did that on Sunday, but I am not showing up on the list.
  
  0 · January 17
- Donald Carlton
  
  No problem. You can just show up to the workshop on the 20th. Make sure you bring your printed deal voucher if you bought one, $98 if you didn't. I recommend checking this page the night before or morning of because we send out a comment with a few reminder notes. Let me know if you need anything else.
  
  0 · January 17
- Lindy GiacopuzziRotz
  
  Thanks! Will do. Can't wait :)
  
  0 · January 17
- Lindy GiacopuzziRotz
  
  Thanks! Will do. Can't wait :)
  
  0 · January 17
Nicholas Andrews

Not sure if Don got back to you already on this one but yes you are definitely registered

0 · January 16
Gilda Pickford

I'm interested on attending the class. Am I enrolled?

0 · January 7
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- Donald Carlton
  
  Yes, you are enrolled.
  
  0 · January 8
- Gilda Pickford
  
  I am enrolled on a class on Jan 13, and would like to cancel for the class on the 20th.
  
  0 · January 9
- Donald Carlton
  
  No problem. Please change your RSVP status to "not going" at the top right of this page so that your spot can open up for someone else. Thank you.
  
  1 · January 9
- Gilda Pickford
  
  Thanks!!! done
  
  0 · January 9
Lindsey Cummins

I got a Groupon, "For two: One 3-hour introduction to photography class, the workshoppe." Am I in the right one?? And since its for 2, does me adding a guest count, or does he need to rsvp also?

0 · January 8
- Donald Carlton
  
  You can just add a guest. Please make sure you bring your printed or smartphone voucher to the workshop. Thank you.
  
  0 · January 8

25 attended

Donald Carlton

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PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR, Organizer

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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