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Intermediate Photography

Sharpen your photography through our Intermediate Photography class at the Discovery Center. Pick up insight into studio and portrait work, learning professional techniques in composition, lighting, and beyond. With experienced photographer Cory Byers leading the way, you'll get hands-on practice and personal feedback to push your craft forward.

  • Intermediate
  • 16 and older
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  • 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
  • 6 hours over 4 sessions

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Mon. Nov 9, 2026, 8pm CT (4 sessions)


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  • $20 Materials Fee will be collected at the time of the class
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  • Mon, Nov 16 at 8:00pm - 9:30pm
  • Mon, Nov 23 at 8:00pm - 9:30pm
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Class Description

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Deepen your photographic skills in this intermediate studio course that covers professional portrait and studio photography techniques. The curriculum includes the golden rules of composition, high-key and low-key lighting setups, effective use of flash photography, and how to make the most of natural light. Students will have time to shoot and practice both in the studio environment and outdoors. A 35mm SLR or digital SLR camera is required. Each week, students are expected to bring in work they have shot for group discussion and critique.

Instructor Cory Byers has been published across multiple media and platforms and brings more than a decade of professional photography experience and a genuine passion for teaching to every session.

Note: A $20 materials fee will be collected at the time of class.

Refund Policy

Registration Fee:

  • A non-refundable registration fee of $15.00 is charged per person each time a student registers for classes.

Class Credit Vouchers:

  • If you are forced to withdraw before the first class date, you must notify us at least 5 working days prior to the first class meeting, please contact us at [email protected] during regular business hours. Failure to do so will cancel any transaction.
  • Vouchers are issued only for amount of the class fee (less the non-refundable $15 reg. fee). The credit voucher is valid for nine months and must be used before the expiration date. After that it will no longer be valid.
  • The voucher is not redeemable for cash or goods and the original must be presented in person or by mail. (Photo copies are not valid.)
  • Important:
    • There are no class credit vouchers, transfers, refunds issued for one-session classes after the class meeting.
    • No refunds will be issued for classes which are postponed due to inclement weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Class Transfers:

  • If you wish to transfer to another class or section within a class AFTER you have registered, you must notify us at least 5 working days prior to the first class meeting, please contact us at [email protected] during regular business hours.
  • Additional fees apply. A $15 transfer fee will be charged per person and it must be paid prior to starting the new class.

Schedule Changes:

  • The school reserves the right to change course locations, schedules and instructors when necessary.
  • Rain dates will be scheduled for outdoor classes postponed due to inclement weather conditions.
  • Prices subject to change without notice.

Course Cancellations:

  • Those classes with insufficient enrollment will be canceled prior to their starting date. Whenever possible, students will be notified.

Refund Policy:

  • No refunds will be given unless a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Refunds will not be issued under any other circumstances. Allow 2-3 weeks.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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The Discovery Center in Chicago is a well-established adult education program offering a variety of fun and stimulating classes taught by qualified instructors. With a focus on lifelong learning, there are no exams or grades, allowing individuals to learn at their own pace for personal enjoyment and growth.

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