Basic Digital Photography

Would you like to learn all about digital cameras and how to get the best photos from them? We offer three 90-minute classes to start, but with student interest we can extend the classes or offer more advanced classes to meet their needs.

We will explain DSLR cameras and all the best practices for creating interesting and artistic photos, from standard portraits, landscapes, and family photos to specialized and artistic techniques that capture speed, slow-motion, extreme lighting, or night and astro photography. We will also show you how to digitally process your photos on a computer using free, open-source tools. You will keep your photos on a USB stick to take home, and you may print your photos on a photo printer!

Bring your own camera, or borrow one of ours until you decide what to buy.

For best results, bring your own computer so you can start learning to edit the photos and continue working at home.

Your instructor is a former professional photographer with over 45 years of teaching experience.

NOTE: This web page explains the details of this workshop, but the workshop is scheduled only occasionally. If there is nothing currently scheduled, email us to see if we can schedule one for you.

Upcoming 2025-26 Classes

Tue, Thu, Fri, July 15, 17, 18, 3:00-5:30 pm. $115 (members $90) 

Tue, Wed, Fri, Aug 5, 6, 8, 3:00-5:30 pm. $115 (members $90) 

These are 2.5 hr blocks. Main instruction will be from 3:30-5:00 pm. The extra 30 minutes on each side are for project time and/or early arrivals/departures for anyone who can't make the entire block.

Please be aware of our Cancellation and Refund Policies. For questions, e-mail info@nescitech.org or call 508-720-4179.