Designed for beginning to intermediate photographers, this course will help you get the most out of your digital camera. We’ll go well beyond the automatic settings to let you take control of your camera and all its features to create the photographs you’ve always wanted.

All classes provide practical advice in easy-to-understand language, as well as the tools you can use to become a more confident photographer.

Class Topics

  • Camera familiarization
  • Photo composition
  • Exposure using shutter speeds, f-stops and ISO
  • Lenses and tripods
  • Flash photography
  • Close-ups and macro
  • Portraiture
  • Night photography
  • Sports and action photography
  • And so much more!

Hands-on Class Exercises

Many topics covered include a hands-on exercise in class. Macro, portraiture, lenses & filters exposure and other important concepts will be taught via in-classroom exercises that students do with their cameras as well as interactive setups in our classroom where students can practice the techniques taught. While remote attendance is available for the lectures, these hands-on classroom sessions are not streamed or recorded.  We absolutely recommend joining in-person to get the most out of these valuable lessons!

Field Trip

An offsite field trip is planned as part of the course, providing the opportunity to shoot with the instructors and get help in real-time as you shoot! Field trip destinations are in the Cleveland area.

Student Image Review

At the end of the course, we’ll invite you to share a few of your own images for an instructor-led review. This is the best way to gain feedback in a positive, constructive way!

Requirements

This course is designed for cameras with adjustable f-stops and shutter speeds, such as DSLRs or mirrorless cameras.  This course is not intended for point & shoot cameras of for smartphone photography.  CPS offers a separate iPhone photography course

Class Attendance

Classes are offered both in-person and virtually online, though only the lecture portions are available online.  Our clubroom is located in Broadview Heights, Ohio.  For those who prefer to attend remotely, livestream information for the lecture portions will also be provided. Additionally, each class lecture is recorded and can be viewed as many times as you like on your own schedule.

As a student of the Cleveland Photographic Society’s School of Photography, you will be able to repeat the course you enrolled in for only $10 any time in the future.

Withdrawals

Due to the nature of digital media, refunds cannot be offered once the course materials are provided shortly ahead of the class start date.

Clubroom Location

We are located at 9543 Broadview Road in Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147.

This street address will direct you to the Broadview Heights Municipal Campus. Once there, you can use the below map to locate us.

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Course Schedule

 

Winter 2025

Wednesdays
12 weeks
Jan 8 – Mar 26
7:30pm – 10:00pm

Spring 2025

Saturdays
6 weeks
Apr 5 – May 10
10:00am – 4:00pm

Fall 2025

Wednesdays
12 weeks
Aug 27 – Nov 12
7:30pm – 10:00pm

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The new student fee for this course is $190.

New Student
Returning Student

Course fees must be paid in full by the first class. Partial payments cannot be accepted. Cleveland Photographic Society is a not for profit corporation and the purpose of these classes is to increase the understanding, interest and enjoyment of photography.

All photo courses are held at the Society’s ADA-friendly full-time clubroom: 9543 Broadview Rd, Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147.