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Discover the joy of night photography. After sunset, the world transforms - inky shadows, unexpected color, and a surreal drama you simply don’t find in daylight. This workshop will show you how to see it, capture it, and shape it into images that resonate.
Format: Two Zoom sessions + one field trip to Mission Rock, San Francisco
Zoom: October 8 & 22, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Field Trip: October 15, 7:30-9:30 p.m.-Mission Rock, on the Bay shoreline just north of Mission Rock Resort
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Session One: From Basics to Inspiration
Definition – What makes a night photograph?
Examples – Showcase examples from accomplished night photographers
Technical Fundamentals – Essential techniques and equipment
Session Two: Hands-on at Mission Rock
Shoot the Bay shoreline with hands-on guidance and supervision
Session Three: Critique and Refinement
Review your field trip photographs in a supportive setting
Identify strengths of your night photos
Explore ways to further strengthen the images
WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY
Skills and Knowledge
A working understanding of night photography - technique paired with inspiration from master photographers
Hands-on experience shooting a landscape blending natural, historic, and modern elements
The ability to turn an ordinary scene into something exotic after dark
Greater confidence making images that resonate with viewers
A shift in how you see - and shoot - the night
WHAT TO BRING FOR THE FIELD TRIP
Your camera, charged and ready to shoot
Lens hoods for your lenses
Tripod
Lens cleaning supplies
Remote Release
Warm clothes
See the Supply List after you sign up for the full list
About Your Instructor
Jeff Weston has been photographing and teaching photography for decades. He currently teaches at City College of San Francisco, where he teaches Beginning Photography and Landscape Photography. He has also taught Landscape as Fine Art, Architectural Landscape, Contemporary Landscape, and Landscape as Architecture at the Academy of Art University, at both the Undergraduate and Graduate levels. In addition, he has taught Fine Art Portfolio, The Language of Photography, Color and Light, Lightroom, and Night Photography, to list a few others.
He brings patience, compassion, and a genuine love of teaching to help students grasp concepts and discover their own visual and creative voice.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds are available with at least 72 hours notice prior to the start of class.
Discover the joy of night photography. After sunset, the world transforms - inky shadows, unexpected color, and a surreal drama you simply don’t find in daylight. This workshop will show you how to see it, capture it, and shape it into images that resonate.
Format: Two Zoom sessions + one field trip to Mission Rock, San Francisco
Zoom: October 8 & 22, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Field Trip: October 15, 7:30-9:30 p.m.-Mission Rock, on the Bay shoreline just north of Mission Rock Resort
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Session One: From Basics to Inspiration
Definition – What makes a night photograph?
Examples – Showcase examples from accomplished night photographers
Technical Fundamentals – Essential techniques and equipment
Session Two: Hands-on at Mission Rock
Shoot the Bay shoreline with hands-on guidance and supervision
Session Three: Critique and Refinement
Review your field trip photographs in a supportive setting
Identify strengths of your night photos
Explore ways to further strengthen the images
WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY
Skills and Knowledge
A working understanding of night photography - technique paired with inspiration from master photographers
Hands-on experience shooting a landscape blending natural, historic, and modern elements
The ability to turn an ordinary scene into something exotic after dark
Greater confidence making images that resonate with viewers
A shift in how you see - and shoot - the night
WHAT TO BRING FOR THE FIELD TRIP
Your camera, charged and ready to shoot
Lens hoods for your lenses
Tripod
Lens cleaning supplies
Remote Release
Warm clothes
See the Supply List after you sign up for the full list
About Your Instructor
Jeff Weston has been photographing and teaching photography for decades. He currently teaches at City College of San Francisco, where he teaches Beginning Photography and Landscape Photography. He has also taught Landscape as Fine Art, Architectural Landscape, Contemporary Landscape, and Landscape as Architecture at the Academy of Art University, at both the Undergraduate and Graduate levels. In addition, he has taught Fine Art Portfolio, The Language of Photography, Color and Light, Lightroom, and Night Photography, to list a few others.
He brings patience, compassion, and a genuine love of teaching to help students grasp concepts and discover their own visual and creative voice.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds are available with at least 72 hours notice prior to the start of class.