About this Event
The Photo Walk — “You Asked for It” - Street Photography, Denver RiNo District!
Now that you’ve completed Photo 101, 201, or 301, take the next step and join Brian for a hands-on photo walk designed to help you practice what you’ve learned, refine your technique, and enjoy a relaxed group walk with fellow photographers.
The Photo Walk is designed for photographers who have taken Photography 101, 201 or 301 or who have a solid understanding of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. This experience encourages you to put the “Dashboard” approach into action—learning to read light, make quick adjustments, and see photographically in real-world conditions.
During this 2-hour guided walk, you’ll explore one of Denver’s most visually rich neighborhoods while Brian provides real-time coaching, demonstrations, and Q&A stops along the way. You’ll gain confidence using your camera in changing light and learn how to tell stronger visual stories through composition and exposure control.
A great opportunity for anyone eager to take what they’ve learned online and put it into practice in the field.
Topics Include
The Photo Walk encapsulates everything you’ve learned from Photo 101, 201, and 301, giving you the chance to apply those concepts in a real-world environment.
- You’ll combine your understanding of exposure (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and white balance) from Photo 101.
- Your advanced control over depth of field, autofocus, and exposure values from Photo 201.
- Your mastery of light, metering, and exposure compensation from Photo 301.
Together, these skills will allow you to visualize, compose, and capture scenes confidently under any lighting condition while refining your creative vision in the field.
Key Concepts Practiced:
- Balancing exposure using aperture, shutter speed, and ISO in changing light.
- Applying depth of field and autofocus control for precision composition.
- Reading and interpreting light direction, quality, and color temperature.
- Using metering modes, histograms, and exposure compensation effectively.
- Translating the Dashboard approach into intuitive, real-time camera control.
Take Your Photography Knowledge to the NEXT Level
What to Bring
Bring your camera that allows manual settings along with a fully charged battery, memory cards, and a lightweight tripod.
Good Walking Shoes
Rain Protection in case the weather does not cooporate.
About Your Instructor: Brian Rabin
Brian is a certified photographic consultant and the Industrial Sales Manager at Mike’s Camera in Boulder. He is a seasoned photographer and a lead instructor at Mike’s Camera, well known for his enthusiasm and passionate instruction style. Brian has over 30 years of experience in event, portrait, macro, and street photography. His work has appeared in solo exhibitions, group shows and has been published in both national and local magazines.
Location Details & Registration
Photo Walk: “Murals, Metal & Fading Light – A Golden Hour to Blue Hour Exploration of Denver’s RiNo Art District”
Saturday, February 28 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Starting Point: Denver Central Market – Snarfs - 2441 Broadway, Denver, CO 80205
Themes: Composition, color, and texture in RiNo’s street art corridors
Length: ~0.8-mile loop (about 90-120 minutes with stops)
Workshops are limited to 20 photographers, 12 years and older. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult 18 years or older.
The RiNo Art District (River North) is one of Denver’s most vibrant and visually inspiring neighborhoods, making it the perfect setting for this walk.
Once a hub of factories and warehouses, RiNo has transformed into a thriving canvas of creativity, with nearly every wall adorned by bold murals, graffiti, and public art from world-renowned artists like Detour and Pat Milbery. Its blend of industrial textures, modern architecture, and colorful street scenes provides endless opportunities to explore composition, light, and storytelling. RiNo’s ever-changing murals ensure that no two visits are alike, while its mix of coffee houses, markets, and creative studios adds a lively rhythm to the experience.
RiNo truly embodies the intersection of art, culture, and community—an ideal classroom for photographers of all levels.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2441 Broadway, 2441 Broadway, Denver, United States
USD 104.45
