The Café will be closed for remodel from Aug 12 through Sept 5, 2024. | Due to construction, Museum parking may be limited at the time of your visit. Look for additional parking in free or metered spaces along nearby streets.

Exploring the Art of Photography

In this 3 week course, students will enjoy an immersive journey into the captivating world of visual storytelling through the lens. From learning the fundamentals of basic camera operations to exploring compostition and lighting techniques and understanding the editing process, students will gain the skills and confidence to capture the world around them with precision and artistic flair. 

Note: Please bring to class a DSLR camera and any equipment you are most familier with using. 

Mondays, June 3 – 17
5 – 8 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Age: Adult (15+) | All Levels

iPhone Photography: Landscape

Learn to shoot high quality landscape photos using your iPhone. With the fast-growing quality of cell phone cameras photography has become a much more accessible form of art. This class will go over the fundamentals of landscape photography, lighting and an editing workflow specific to the iPhone software, as well as printing 1-2 4×6 images directly from your phone. Although this class is based around the iPhone software other smartphones are welcomed as the fundamentals of photography will still apply.

Wednesday, May 29
1 – 4 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

iPhone Photography: Macro

Learn to shoot professional quality macro photos using your iPhone. With the fast-growing quality of cell phone cameras photography has become a much more accessible form of art. This class will go over the fundamentals of macro photography, lighting and an editing workflow specific to the iPhone software, as well as printing 1-2 4×6 images directly from your phone. Although this class is based around the iPhone software other smartphones are welcomed as the fundamentals of photography will still apply.

Wednesday, May 22
1 – 4  pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

DSLR Photography 101: A Beginners Guide

In this introductory photography class, students will learn about the basic functions with DSLR cameras. This will include, aperture, shutter speed, composition, light metering and how to get the correct exposure for the image you want to capture. Students will need to bring a DSLR camera with one lens to the class. 

Monday, March 18
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (16+) | Beginners

iPhone Photography: Landscape

Learn to shoot high quality landscape photos using your iPhone. With the fast-growing quality of cell phone cameras photography has become a much more accessible form of art. This class will go over the fundamentals of landscape photography, lighting and an editing workflow specific to the iPhone software, as well as printing 1-2 4×6 images directly from your phone. Although this class is based around the iPhone software other smartphones are welcomed as the fundamentals of photography will still apply.

Monday, March 4 
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels

DSLR Photography 101: A Beginners Guide

In this introductory photography class, students will learn about the basic functions with DSLR cameras. This will include, aperture, shutter speed, composition, light metering and how to get the correct exposure for the image you want to capture. Students will need to bring a DSLR camera with one lens to the class. 

Monday, February 5
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (15+) | Beginners

iPhone Photography: Portraiture

Learn to shoot high quality portraits using your iPhone. With the fast-growing quality of cell phone cameras, photography has become a much more accessible form of art. This class will go over the fundamentals of portraiture, lighting and an editing workflow specific to the iPhone software, as well as printing 1-2 4×6 images directly from your phone. Although this class is based around the iPhone software other smartphones are welcomed as the fundamentals of photography will still apply.

Monday, January 8
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

DSLR Photography 101: A Beginners Guide

In this introductory photography class, students will learn about the basic functions with DSLR cameras. This will include, aperture, shutter speed, composition, light metering and how to get the correct exposure for the image you want to capture. Students will need to bring a DSLR camera with one lens to the class. 

Tuesday, December 12
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (15+) | Beginners 

iPhone Photography: Macro

Learn to shoot professional quality macro photos using your iPhone. With the fast-growing quality of cell phone cameras photography has become a much more accessible form of art. This class will go over the fundamentals of macro photography, lighting and an editing workflow specific to the iPhone software, as well as printing 1-2 4×6 images directly from your phone. Although this class is based around the iPhone software other smartphones are welcomed as the fundamentals of photography will still apply.

Tuesday, December 5 
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

iPhone Photography: Macro

Learn to shoot professional quality macro photos using your iPhone. With the fast-growing quality of cell phone cameras photography has become a much more accessible form of art. This class will go over the fundamentals of macro photography, lighting and an editing workflow specific to the iPhone software, as well as printing 1-2 4×6 images directly from your phone. Although this class is based around the iPhone software other smartphones are welcomed as the fundamentals of photography will still apply.

Tuesday, August 8
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels