Composition in the Field - Photography Workshop

Each Composition in the Field class begins with a talk with one of our experienced instructors, and then you and your fellow students take a stroll through one of a variety of photogenic locales (in any of the 20+ cities the DPA encapsulates). There is street photography, magnificent interiors, farmers markets, zoos, landscapes, and more, photos of which are included within. These photos are a mix of student and instructor images in many different venues and cities across the United States and Canada.

You will have fun in the three hour session, learn to shoot strategically, get more interesting photos of the event, and walk away with a foundation to improve your photographs in the future, whether you’re traveling, or at a birthday party and everywhere in between.

For historic architecture inside and out, nothing beats the picturesque setting of Christ Church in the City of Boston, the community’s oldest surviving church building, well-known as the Old North Church. Your DPA instructor will offer tips on creative ways to capture the church steeple with Aperture Priority, Framing Techniques, Bug’s Eye perspectives, and other methods to turn a snapshot into a compelling image.

Perhaps a street-level reference point, taken while lying on the ground, can transform the often-photographed structure into a special shot. Either way, note that on April 18th, 1775, church sexton and Vestryman Captain Robert Newman and John Pulling Jr., respectively, had climbed up there with two lanterns, based on warnings of the British troop’s arrival as directed by Paul Revere.

There are other photo opportunities all up and down the street, and the interiors of the collection of buildings each offer photo lessons in ambient lighting and details of ornate designs from centuries ago.

Please note – if a class must be cancelled due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control we will be happy to work with you to reschedule or provide a refund. However, if you should need to cancel or require a new class date, contact us. A $25 transfer fee will be imposed without a 3 day notice before the scheduled class.

Call Digital Photo Academy at 1 877 372 2231 or a field agent at 917 597 7053. Lots of people seem to hang up if our welcome recording comes on instead of a live voice, but we promise to return your message within a day or two if you leave one with your name and number. It would be even better if you included your email address as well as the date and city of the class you are considering. If leaving a voice mail message is not your thing, please email us at and include the date and city of the class you are considering, as well as your phone number.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Old North Church, 193 Salem Street, Boston, United States