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.

The Denver Civic Center is the heart and soul of downtown Denver. It includes the downtown business district, the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Public Library, the Civic Center Park, and the Capitol, City and County Building. In short, the Civic Center has it all so join your Digital Photo Academy instructor to shoot it all with your camera.

In the Civic Center, you will shoot a variety of subjects from a variety of angles. These unique angles in architecture and point of view make the Civic Center such an exciting place for a photographer to explore. Shoot wide angle shots of the cityscape and contort into new positions to see old landmarks in a whole new way. Photograph important municipal buildings and families out for a stroll through the Center.

Shooting with a professional photographer will give you the ability to ask questions and learn the tricks of the trade first hand. Shoot in manual mode and acquire the proper exposure depending on the light and subject, and learn compositional techniques like leading lines and depth of field to concentrate your viewers’ eyes on a specific piece of your image and create unique photographs.

Please bring your DSLR or another type of digital camera that you use, a fully-charged battery, and the equipment that you can carry. You should dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Please arrive early because it can be difficult to find parking in the area.

Meet in front of Drip Coffee at
955 Lincoln St suite g, Denver, CO 80203.

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

The Denver Civic Center, 955 Lincoln Street, Denver, United States