Starting Photography with Brandon Michael Photography

This is a 2 Part Starting Photography Workshop Presented By Brandon Michael Photography. The workshop will take place on Jannuary 8 and 15, 2026 at the Crossroad Art Center (2016 Staples Mill Rd, RIchmond, VA) from 6:00-7:30pm in Building 3. Great for those who just received a camera for Christmas or want to learn a new hobby for the new year!
Cost: $150
Prerequisite: Must have a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera - In other words, the camera allows you to control the settings in manual mode and the lens can be swapped out.
Make sure you have a working SD Card and a Charged Battery.
Learn how to kickstart your photography journey with Brandon Michael Photography's in-person event, Starting Photography, and capture stunning moments. Join us for an exciting in-person event where you can kickstart your photography journey! Hosted at the Crossroads Art Center on Staples Mill Road in Richmond, VA, USA, this event is perfect for beginners looking to explore the world of photography. Whether you're using a DSLR or mirrorless camera, Brandon will guide you through the basics and help you capture stunning shots.The workshop is designed to arm you with enough information to start your photography journey. To understand how to shoot in manual mode so that you can work with the full potential of your camera.

The 2 Parter helps reinforce information learned on Day 1 and answer any questions you may have from using your camera.
This is a 2 part workshop:

Day 1 - January 8
Camera Basics - Mirrorless VS DSLR, Prime VS Zoom Lens, SD Card
Exposure Triangle - Learn Manual Mode - Exposure Meter, Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
Basic Composition Techniques - Rule of Thirds, Framing, Perspective
Photo Assignment

Day 2 - January 15
Review Exposure Triangle from Previous Class & Q&A from Photo Assignment
Review Your Photos
Basic Editing with Lightroom

There will be an optional meet up on Saturday, January 10. Time and location TBD.

For Any questions regarding the workshop, please reach out to Brandon at YnJhbmRvbm1oOTk5IHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20= or 540-940-9089.

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