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Best Photography Classes In DFW

Photography is about seeing, and then letting the rest of the world see how you see the world. Learn to see in a new way by studying the world of digital photography. There are a lot of classes available, and many of them are one-day workshops that are scheduled throughout the year. A recent trend also is for advanced photographers to offer private lessons, which is a great way to work on a specific area of photography.
Dallas Center For Photography
4756 Algiers St.
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 630-4909
www.dallascenterforphotography.comThe Dallas Center for photography offers a unique class for teens in July. There is also one for grades 7-9 that starts June 20. In the five day camp students will go low-tech, learning how photos were made before the digital age. They will use photographic paper, film, and chemicals. They will also make a box camera and learn the basics of photography in a unique way. You can learn how to wield your camera, and you can learn how to
Dwight Vasel
1075 Foch St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 675-7498
www.dwightvasel.comDwight Vasel is a photography instructor at Texas Christian University and has a photography business. He offers several classes, and offers individual private lessons. He will work with an individual an hour at a time to help them become a better photographer. Any level of student can have this professional instructor give them individual attention. His classes are scheduled when is convenient for the student and they are offered year round.
Dallas School Of Photography
500 Exposition Ave., Suite 104
Dallas, TX 75226‎
972 754-3258
www.dallasschoolofphotography.comClasses and workshops are one day long, usually a full day, and try to focus on one particular element of photography. There are classes like fundamentals of digital photography, elements of digital photography, as well as classes for beginners and advanced students. There are also small group classes available, which have a limit of five people. Classes are offered year round, and different workshops are offered throughout the year.

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Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 515-6615
www.dallasarboretum.orgClasses are offered when flowers are in bloom, and other times of the year. Classes are usually before or after hours, so you have a lot of room with no crowds. Local and national experts teach the classes where you can learn about landscape and flower photography, as well as the basics of digital photography. If you're looking for a beautiful backdrop for your photos, this garden is just what you need.
Arlington Camera
544 W. Randol Mill Road
Arlington, TX 76011
(800) 313-6748
www.arlingtoncamera.comAt Arlington Camera, if you buy your camera there, your classes are free. There are digital photography classes scheduled at various times around the year. The first session goes over the basics of digital photography. The second session is hands on photography in a small group format. Then there is a third session where you will get to ask question about what you discovered during the second session.

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