Workshop: Introduction to Digital Photography
Ditch auto mode and shoot like a pro! This hands-on, technical workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of shooting in full manual mode using DSLR or phone cameras. Students will learn how ISO, aperture, and shutter speed work together – giving them the tools to take full creative control of their photography.
Through examples pulled from the California Museum of Photography’s collection- students will examine how photographers edit, experiment, and ultimately shape their own style, voice, and visual language through process.
This workshop is ideal for beginners looking to build a strong technical foundation in photography. Interested in pushing your creative vision further? Check out our “Storytelling Through Photography” workshop for intermediate to advanced students.
Level: Beginner
Duration: 1.5 hours
Offered: October to May
Meet The Team
Workshops are taught by photographic artists Steffanie A. Padilla or Miguel Esparza:
Steffanie A. Padilla is a Mexican-American artist, photographer, and filmmaker. At UCR ARTS, she serves as the Museum Education Program Coordinator, creating programs that connect people of all ages to the power of photography. She received a BFA from California State University, Long Beach, and an MFA in Photography from the Rhode Island School of Design.
Miguel Esparza is a practicing photographer specializing in portrait and documentary photography. He has a BA in Photography from California Baptist University and has worked as a photography assistant, learning from some of the greatest in the industry. Miguel is currently a freelance photographer and educator with a goal of helping to shape the next generation of image makers.