Join our photo lessons at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, which is one of the excellent locales in the rotation of many Atlanta venues that offer terrific photo opportunities.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta was many of the tragic casualties of the Civil War but in 1864, Easter Monday, a determined group of congregationalists embarked upon the resurrection and founded St. Luke’s parish. Soon it returned to a its former vibrancy, a center of spirituality, community outreach and a general meeting place for the community. In 1906, the current structure was erected, a dramatic example of English Gothic architecture that shows beautifully for any photo enthusiast. The exterior, with it bold gates and bell tower is not the only photo op of St. Luke’s. This is clearly exemplified once inside and in view of the magnificent organ, a glorious collection of stained glass windows beneath high ceilings and an ornate altar on display.
Your DPA instructor will share techniques of capturing ambient lighting of the grand room itself, with the magical lighting streaming in to the sanctuary. There will be an array of photo composition tips shared such as leading lines lessons that make use of the richly hued wooden pews. The art of the detail will be covered as well, allowing you to capture images of antique murals, flourishes of design elements and moldings that just no longer exist in modern architecture. As an additional feature, your DPA Instructor will also provide powerful tips for working within the theme and details of the locale to create powerful portraits.
Meeting Spot:
- Meet at the lower parking lot, off of Courtland St. NE & Currier St. NE, near the “circle drive”.
Know Before You Go:Bring your camera or cellphone and any gear you can comfortably carry. Make sure batteries are fully charged and memory cards have space. Dress for the weather, and wear comfortable shoes for walking the grounds.
Each Composition in the Field class begins with a talk with one of our experienced instructors, and then you and your fellow students take a stroll through one of a variety of photogenic locales (in any of the 20+ cities the DPA encapsulates). There is street photography, magnificent interiors, farmers markets, zoos, landscapes, and more, photos of which are included within. These photos are a mix of student and instructor images in many different venues and cities across the United States and Canada.
You will have fun, learn to shoot strategically, get more interesting photos of the event, and walk away with a foundation to improve your photographs in the future, whether you’re traveling, or at a birthday party and everywhere in between.
Please note: If a class must be cancelled due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control we will be happy to work with you to reschedule. If you should need to cancel and require a new class date, contact us. A $25 transfer fee will be imposed without a 3 day notice before the scheduled class.
