Designed to be hands-on and interactive, the class demystifies your camera and builds confidence behind the lens. You’ll gain a clear understanding of essential controls and concepts, including camera dials and menu settings, composition, f-stops, shutter speeds, exposure metering, ISO, and white balance—and how they all work together to create compelling images. The course also explores lens selection and reveals the number one solution to the most common challenge in photography. Drawing on years of professional experience, Eli provides practical advice and personalized guidance to help you grow as a photographer. Participants should bring their camera, lenses, and camera manual to each session for exercises and demonstrations.

Eli Vega is a highly published, award-winning photographer and author. He has published two books on photography. He has taught photography for thirty years, including field workshops in Rocky Mountain National Park, and classes for OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) throughout the country. He is a certified facilitator and makes his classes and workshops casual, engaging, and fun.