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.

Greektown is an historic neighborhood located just northeast of downtown Detroit. It was first settled by German immigrants in the 1830’s as a primarily residential area. In the early 20th century, a majority of the German residents moved to different areas of the city and Greek immigrants moved in, establishing a number of businesses that are still flourishing today. Greektown is now one of Detroit’s premier commercial and entertainment districts.

Greektown is one of the best places in Detroit to indulge in a few solid hours of people-watching. People from all walks of life come to Greektown to enjoy the food, shopping, and casino – making this an excellent place for street portrait photography on a nice day.

Learn more about architectural photography as you make images that showcase the unique buildings and urban details in and around Greektown. Push your boundaries as you experiment with different camera angles – get down low and point your camera skywards as you photograph the architecture to give it a heightened sense of power and strength. Investigate the concept of leading lines and how they can influence a viewer’s perception of a photograph.

Please bring your fully charged digital camera, an extra charged battery (if you have one,) and any other photographic equipment you would like to use during the class. Please dress for the weather and wear your most comfortable shoes.

Meet in front of the Monroe Market located at 555 E Lafayette St, Detroit, MI 48226

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

Greektown, 555 East Lafayette Street, Detroit, United States