Description
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed every time you pick up your digital camera?
Do all the buttons and menus make you miss the days of simple film cameras?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, join professional photographer and educator Dan Cleary for a one-day, in-person workshop:
Understanding Your Digital Camera: Seven Steps To Better Photography.
This class is designed especially for everyday photographers who want clear, patient teaching, not tech jargon.
What this class is about
In this friendly, small-group class, Dan walks you through his Seven Steps To Better Photography—the same approach he’s used to help hundreds of people feel at home with their cameras again.
You’ll learn, in plain English:
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How to think like a photographer and use light as your true medium
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What shutter speed, aperture, and ISO really do—and how they work together
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How to move beyond Program/Auto and confidently choose your own settings
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How to get sharper, better-exposed photos in real situations (not just theory)
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Simple ways to improve composition so your photos feel more intentional
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How to make your camera feel familiar instead of frustrating
Throughout the day, you’ll have time to practice with your own camera, ask questions, and get individual help when something doesn’t make sense.
Who this class is perfect for
This workshop is ideal if:
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You’re a beginner or returning photographer who wants to “get it” this time
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You learned on film years ago and want to feel comfortable with digital
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You mostly use Auto/Program and want to understand manual settings finally
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You want a live, in-person experience where you can ask questions in real time
Whether you love photographing family, grandkids, travel, nature, or everyday life, this class gives you the foundation to make better pictures with the camera you already own.
What’s included
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An afternoon of in-person instruction with Dan Cleary
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Clear, step-by-step guidance through the Seven Steps To Better Photography
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Time to practice with your own camera and get personal feedback
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Handouts or reference materials you can take home as a cheat sheet
(If you choose to, you can also follow up later with one-on-one lessons for even more personalized help.)
What to bring
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Your digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless preferred)
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At least one lens and a charged battery
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Your camera manual, if you have it
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A notebook and pen for your own reminders
