Fun with photography! Demystify your camera settings! This class will include easy to understand instructions for using F-stop/aperture, shutter speed & ISO settings to create more exciting, interesting and creative photos. We’ll also review basics of composition and natural lighting. For advanced photographers, Jesse can also help artists get collections ready for photo shows or other opportunities.

In the first half of class time we’ll take short, fun photo walks in town and in the neighborhood. In the second half of class, we’ll review, critique and edit photos. Students enrolled in this class should bring a digital or film camera (or phone camera) and a device for editing photos (laptop, tablet or phone). We”ll be using free photo editing apps including Pixlr, Photopea, Snapseed and the free mobile versions of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

Whether you are a beginning, intermediate or advanced photographer, consider taking this fun photography class to further develop your skills and to connect with fellow artists in our creative community!

Jesse Merrick is a local photographer and photo/video teacher based in Florence, MA who has taught photo/video classes for many years. His side hustle is working as a professional photographer, specializing in fine art, street and black and white photography. Jesse is thankful to be part of our vibrant, supportive and creative community, including the Northampton Center for the Arts.

To register, please email programs@nohoarts.org directly or by clicking the button below, and include your name, address, and phone number.

Payment can be made by mailing a check made out to NCFA to PO Box 366, Northampton, MA 01061 or by Paypal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Pay Later or Credit Card by clicking the link below.

*Payments on the upper end of the sliding scale help support our continued commitment to accessibility, including sliding scale models and the NCFA Community Fund.