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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
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* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Learn to confidently use your camera’s controls in this beginner-friendly photography class in Chicago.
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Upcoming dates for Camera Controls Photography Class
Times are Chicago time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 5:47pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
4 upcoming dates between 5 Dec 2026 and 6 Mar 2027.
- Sat, Dec 5 2026, 10am-11:30am (300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL • Garfield Park Conservatory)
- Sat, Jan 2 2027, 11am-12:30pm (30 E Huron St, Chicago, IL • Driehaus Museum)
- Sat, Feb 6 2027, 10am-11:30am (2391 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL • Lincoln Park Conservatory)
- Sat, Mar 6 2027, 9:30am-11am (2100 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL • Chinatown)
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How to us camera controls of a smartphone, DSLR, or point-and-shoot
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This class is friendly for complete beginners!
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Bring your camera or cellphone and any gear you can comfortably carry. Make sure the batteries are fully charged and the memory cards have space.
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- Class Combo Discount: Composition in the Field ($70)
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- 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
- 30 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
- 2391 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
- 2100 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
- 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
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In 2006, Digital Photo Academy launched with a mission to teach people how to get the most out of their cameras with guidance from inspiring and knowledgeable pro instructors.We offer monthly, in-person small-group workshops in 24 cities across North America, plus private and online classes. They’re for photo enthusiasts of all levels, beginners included.Students learn automatic and manual camera/smartphone settings, how to take great photos using composition techniques, post-capture editing, and more. Our workshops take place in locations full of photogenic possibilities—from landscapes and architecture to people, nature, wildlife, and street scenes.Our instructors are active photographers who live where they teach. They know the most photogenic local spots and have both photography and teaching experience.We've got over 300+ photogenic class locations, 1, 200+ testimonials from past students.Join us for a class and improve your photography!
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