Fleisher Art Memorial | Digital Photography: The Camera (Morning)

Digital Photography: The Camera (Morning)

Adult Class | Available

Date: 9/9/2026-11/11/2026

Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM EDT on Wed

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Tuition $325.00

Member Tuition $295.00

Studio Fee: $50.00

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Digital Photography: The Camera (Morning)

Adult Class | Available

Program Description

This course covers the fundamentals of digital photography, including camera operation, exposure, composition, and visual storytelling. Alongside the technical aspects of photography, students will explore design principles and learn how to discuss and evaluate photographs through weekly critiques of class work and examples from the history of the medium.

Classes combine discussions, presentations, and hands-on photography both in the classroom and outdoors in the neighborhood around Fleisher. Depending on the interests and progress of the class, an optional field trip may also be scheduled.

What You Will Learn
- Master the fundamentals of camera settings, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
- Understand digital imaging, composition, and available light
- Build confidence creating, discussing, and evaluating photographs

Who Is This Class For:
True beginners and anyone looking to strengthen their digital photography skills. Questions about whether this class is right for you? Email adulteducation@fleisher.org.

Accessibility Note: This studio is only accessible by stairs. For access needs or accommodations, contact adulteducation@fleisher.org.

Special Notes

This is an in-person class. Please review our Safety Policies and Community Guidelines.

To make our classes and workshops accessible to everyone, Fleisher offers tuition assistance every term so that everyone can join our creative community. Tuition assistance applications can be completed once registration is open by clicking here.

Required Supplies

Please bring the following supplies to the first class:
- A digital SLR (DSLR), mirrorless camera, or point-and-shoot camera with manual controls. Most camera types are welcome, but a camera with an interchangeable lens is recommended to take full advantage of the techniques covered in class. Camera recommendations will be discussed during the first session
- Memory card
- External hard drive or flash drive, or a cloud-based storage solution for saving your work. Fleisher's computers are shared and their hard drives are cleared regularly.

Instructor

Lianne Milton

Lianne Milton (she/her) is a documentary photographer and educator whose work investigates environmental issues, human rights, and cultural narratives. For two decades, Lianne was an assignment photographer throughout Latin America and Southeast Asia, including Brazil where her work brought global attention to the Zika crisis and security issues in the favelas. Lianne is an adjunct professor of photography in Philadelphia, and continues her longform projects in Brazil.