Wild About Photography

Mon Aug 24 - Fri Aug 28 2026

Tuition: $750
Instructor: Ray Pfortner
Location:

Ages: 10-15
Dates: Mon-Fri | Aug 24-28

REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 23rd AT NOON

Explore Cities, Nature & Powerful Visual Storytelling

Mon (10 am-5 pm) - Downtown Tacoma, LeMay Car Museum, Pt. Defiance Gardens
Tues (9 am-5 pm) - Seattle Waterfront, Pike Place Market
Wed (9 am-5 pm) - UW Campus/Suzzallo Library/Red Square
Thurs (9 am-5 pm) - Seattle, Wing Luke Museum, King Street Station, Union Station
Fri (10 am-5 pm) – Pt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Love photography? Join Ray Pfortner and go on location to learn how to create powerful photographs. Explore camera handling, camera settings, and principles of strong composition, and get feedback on your photos. For any skill level using any digital camera, smart phone to mirrorless. Bring a sack lunch and water bottle each day.

If you plan to apply for financial aid for this class, you must complete and submit the financial aid application no later than 2 hours after you register.

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Wild About Photography

Mon Aug 24 - Fri Aug 28 2026

REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 23rd AT NOON

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