Fall 2026 Photography Classes

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Do you have a nice camera? Would you like to learn how to take better pictures?

I offer two Photography Classes for beginners and intermediate photographers who are getting started and want to take better pictures. This fall I am offering these classes both in Burlington (through Burlington Parks and Rec) and in La Conner at my Gallery at 306 Morris Street. Here are the details:

How to Capture Awesome Images with your DSLR or Mirrorless Camera – Beginners Class

Capturing decent images with your new camera is easy, just set it on “Auto Mode” and shoot away. Moving your photography up to the next level where you get consistently good shots starts with understanding how to set your exposure manually. This is NOT difficult to do.

What the class teaches:

  • Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO. These 3 settings will be explained in detail with lots of examples and images.
  • How to Shoot in Manual Mode – Once you go Manual you’ll never go back!
  • Depth of Field: You’ll learn how a photographer changes this in an image.
  • Bracketing Exposure is capturing multiple images of the same subject with different exposures.
  • A Circular Polarizer is an optical filter that screws onto the end of the lens.
  • Raw vs. Jpeg – We’ll discuss this as well as an overview of editing a RAW image file.

Prerequisites: You must be familiar with your camera, taking pictures in Auto Mode, image review, etc.Equipment Required: A DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with interchangeable lenses. 

Dates of classes in Burlington:

  • Wednesday, September 23, 6pm to 8pm
  • Wednesday, October 14, 6pm to 8pm
  • Wednesday, November 4, 6pm to 8pm

How to Capture Awesome Images with your DSLR – Intermediate Class

What the class teaches:

  • Photo Composition: We will cover cool tips and ideas of how to compose interesting images
  • Lenses and Focusing: Different lens focal lengths and what they are best for
  • You’ll learn the technique of Focus & Recompose
  • Sharper Images: Blurry images can be avoided by following one simple rule
  • Hyper-focal Distance: How to extend your depth of field in landscape images.
  • We will take time to practice these skills outdoors
  • How to capture Night Sky images of the stars and Milky Way.
    • Discuss all the equipment needed
    • Exact camera and lens settings, Walk through setting up out in the field!
    • Locations for night sky imaging and more!

Prerequisites: You must be completely comfortable with shooting in Manual Mode.  

Dates of classes in Burlington:

  • Wednesday, September 30, 6pm to 8pm
  • Monday, October 28, 6pm to 8pm
  • Wednesday, November 18, 6pm to 8pm

Burlington Parks and Recreation – Maiben House 219 S. Skagit Street, Burlington

Classes are 1.5 to 2 hours long. Cost of each class is: $45 All Photo Classes at Burlington are held on Wednesday Nights at 6pm.

To register for Photography Classes with Andy Porter in Burlington through Burlington Parks and Recreation, Click here!

Andy Porter Photography Gallery – 306 Morris Street, La Conner

Classes are 1.5 to 2 hours long. Cost of each class is: $50 All Photo Classes at Andy Porter Photography Gallery are held on Saturdays at 10am.

Beginners Photography Class in La Conner

  • September 26. Saturday at 10am
  • October 17, Saturday at 10am
  • November 7, Saturday at 10am

Intermediate Photography Class in La Conner

  • October 10. Saturday at 10am
  • November 14. Saturday at 10am

To register for Photography Classes with Andy Porter in La Conner Click Here!

Photography Workshops and Photoshop Editing Classes

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I am very happy yo to now be offering both Photography Classes and Photoshop Editing Classes now in La Conner. The classes will be help at the Andy Porter Gallery, 306 Morris Street, La Conner, WA 98257

There are 3 Basic Photography Classes, here is a link with detailed descriptions of each class as well as dates/times and registration.

Photoshop Editing Classes

There are 2 Photoshop editing Classes.

The first class, Introduction to Photoshop, is all about editing your images. How to get your images to look like the scene you actually saw with your eyes. The Class takes two sessions or class periods.

I am offering a second Photoshop class as well, a 3 session class where we will do a series of creative assignments where you will learn advanced Photoshop Skills while having fun.

Details for each class, dates, times and registration are all on this link, click here!

Important Note:

To attend the Photoshop Classes you MUST

  • Bring your own laptop computer
  • Have a current subscription to Adobe Photoshop

Andy Porter Gallery in La Conner

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I am very happy to announce the opening of the Andy Porter Photography Gallery! It is located in La Conner, Washington, near the mouth of the Skagit River.

The Gallery has Aluminum Prints, Magnets, Greeting and Post Cards as well as really cool Night Lights for sale! Winter Gallery Hours are from 11am to 7pm Saturday and Sunday.

I will be teaching Photography and Photo Editing Classes at the Gallery as well. You can see Class Descriptions, dates and times and register for classes here.

La Conner has a long and interesting history as a center for art. Fish Town was home to an Artists Colony for 20 years. The Northwest Museum of Art is here as well as a host of galleries and shops.

The town is named after Louisa Ann Conner. The Skagit Valley Daffodil and Tulip Festival arrive every spring, March/April, and the valley comes alive with color.

Please stop in and say Hello the next time you’re in town!

The Andy Porter Photography Gallery is located at 306 Morris Street, La Conner Washington, 98257