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Fundamentals of Great Photography
An 8-week workshop for Radburn residents age 15+

Saturdays, January 10th through February 28th  (8 weeks) ~ $280.00

You don’t need a fancy camera to take beautiful photos. You just need the right way of seeing.

This workshop is designed to help you dramatically improve your everyday photography using the camera you already have—your smartphone.

Over 8 Saturdays in January and February, we’ll meet as a small group to explore the essential ingredients of great photography: composition, lighting, and intentional seeing. You’ll learn how to frame what matters, how to use light to your advantage, and how to create images that tell a story instead of just snapping at random.

Each session includes a short lesson, a photo walk around the community, and a friendly group critique to review what we’ve captured. If the weather keeps us indoors, we’ll meet online for a structured critique of images, learn about photography techniques, and sharpen your eye through focused discussion about photography. 

This isn’t a tech class. It’s about slowing down, noticing more, and learning how to make better visual decisions with the tool that’s already in your pocket.

Instructor:
Danny Ghitis is an executive coach and former award-winning photojournalist whose work appeared frequently in The New York Times, CNN, and other international publications. He spent over a decade telling visual stories before shifting his focus to coaching leaders on clarity, communication, and decision-making. This workshop brings those two worlds together—clear seeing and intentional action.

Open to:
Radburn residents age 15 and up
All experience levels welcome

Tools required:
Any smartphone with a camera

Dates:
Saturdays, January 10th through February 28th  (8 weeks)

Time:

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location:
Radburn Clubroom + nearby outdoor spots

Cost:
$280.00

Outline of the weekly classes

Week 1: Seeing Light

Learn to notice how light shapes everything you see.
Morning, afternoon, and evening light.
Hard light versus soft light.
Simple phone settings to capture it well.

Week 2: Using Light

Position yourself and your subject to get better light.
How direction and shadows change a photo’s mood.
Practice moving around to find light that works.

Week 3: Framing the Shot

Think about what you include and what you leave out.
Understand edges, spacing, and balance.
Keep it clean and intentional.

Week 4: Lines and Shapes

Start seeing structure in your images.
Use geometry, patterns, and leading lines to guide the eye.

Week 5: Perspective

Move closer, lower, higher, or sideways.
See how changing your angle alters the feeling of the photo.

Week 6: Depth

Create images that feel three-dimensional.
Play with foreground, background, and distance.

Week 7: Color and Tone

Notice how color affects mood.
Experiment with contrast, warmth, and subtle tones.

Week 8: Movement and Timing

Learn to capture life as it happens.
Explore motion, rhythm, and when to press the shutter.