Bay Area Photography Workshops
Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your photography skills, our workshops are designed to help you grow with confidence. Learn the fundamentals of photography while exploring advanced techniques that give you greater creative control over your photos.
We offer hands-on photography workshops throughout Oakland and Berkeley, led by a professional photographer with more than a decade of experience. From understanding your camera's settings to mastering composition, lighting, and manual mode, you'll gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to transform your camera into a powerful tool for creating meaningful, compelling, and memorable photographs. Ready to take your photography to the next level? Sign up for a workshop below and start shooting with confidence.
Bay Area PHOTO WORKSHOPS
Our photo workshops cover a variety of topics from instruction on the basic manual camera functions including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, to better understanding film photography, the basics of composition and how to use framing creatively, and discussing different types of lenses by exploring what they do and how to use.
We also provide a number of different tiers of sessions from 2 hour overview sessions to help brush up on some skills or longer half day intensives to really dive deep.
““Christian is an excellent teacher. He really knows how to simplify and break everything down so it’s easily absorbed. He helped me learn how to use manual settings, to have more intent with every shot and understand my camera better. I appreciated his instruction which has given me a stronger foundation upon which to build and become a better photographer”.”
Hi, I’m Christian!
I’ve been photographing weddings, families, headshots, and events for over 15 years and I love sharing my passion for photography with others and helping students see and capture the world with their cameras.
My approach to teaching is focused on meeting each student where they are at and adapting our lessons accordingly. I strive to provide a learning environment that is friendly, encouraging, and supportive.
I can’t wait to work with you and provide the hands on, real world photography skills to take your interest in photography to the next level.
“Before meeting Christian, I had some ideas about photography, but I felt I wasn’t fully utilizing my DSLR. In just a few hours, Christian helped me sync with my camera and grasp the basics of lighting. Now, I exclusively shoot in manual mode, I’m confident using a flash, and I’ve added another skill to my resume. I thoroughly enjoyed my sessions with Christian and highly recommend him to anyone looking to embrace their inner photographer.”
Common Questions
What topics DO WORKSHOPS COVER?
Workshops cover a variety of subjects ranging from better understanding light to learning how to use your camera in a full manual mode.
Where do the WORKSHOPS take place?
Typically workshops take place in Oakland, Berkeley, or the immediate East Bay area. We do our best to make workshop spaces be accessible and convenient.
What age group are YOUR WORKSHOPS?
All of my photography workshops are available to students 18 years of age or older. I do provide one-on-one or group photography lessons to students of all ages. You can view my available lessons here.
Do I need a camera to JOIN A WORKSHOP?
Yes. Please bring your own digital camera unless specified by the specific workshop.
SIGN UP FOR A WORKSHOP today!
Use the scheduling tool below to view upcoming workshop dates and sign up.