Dallas Center for Photography

“I finally know what all of the buttons on my camera mean!“
— Megan Thomsen / Beginner DSLR / May, 2018
“Your class was AWESOME. I've learned more today than what online reading or videos could teach. Thank you.“
— Patrick Lopez / Beginner DSLR / April, 2014
“I liked everything! I actually understand f-stop and shutter speed.“
— Holly Pennington / DSLR Evening Classes / October, 2013
“I am left amazed with what I have learned today. Amazed and excited!“
— Janice Caldwell / Beginner DSLR / December, 2011
“Dear Sam, many thanks for helping me see the world differently!“
— Amit Kelkar / "It's The Journey" with Sam Abell / April, 2016
“The true learning that occurred was from an engaged speaker who is passionate about photography and imparted expert level experiential knowledge and tips and tricks.“
— Kasey Pool / DSLR Evening Classes / March, 2015
“The books and online tutorials I’ve taken don’t come close to how much I learned in just 2 ½ hours!“
— Zaida Quinteros / DSLR Evening Classes / October, 2018
“I’ve traveled a lot, but from now on I’ll have a different attitude and better eye for details!“
— Leticia Campos / Travel Photography / April, 2012
“Within the first ten minutes I learned more about my camera than the last six months of clicking random buttons.“
— Bonny Pan / Beginner DSLR / July, 2015
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Featured Classes

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Through instruction, practice and review, you'll expand your technical skills and explore the storytelling capabilities of that excellent little camera you always have at hand.
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  • Sat. Feb 9, 2019

    • Smartphone Photography

    Day class
    All Levels
    Open for Registration
    New!
    Create beautiful handmade prints of any image using one of the oldest photographic processes!
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  • Sun. Jan 20, 2019

    • Introduction to
    Cyanotypes

    Day class
    All Levels
    Almost full
    Learn to create glass negatives, tintypes and ambrotypes in this hands-on workshop brought to you by the Penumbra Foundation.
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  • Sat. Jan 26, 2019 (2 seats left)

    • Introduction to
    Wet Plate Photography

    2-day workshop
    All Levels
    Open for Registration
    New!
    Learn to capture the fine details and true colors of your flat artwork.
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  • Sun. Feb 10, 2019

    • Photographing
    2D Artwork

    Full-day workshop
    Advanced • Intermediate
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    WHAT WE DO AT DCP
    Since our first test classes were offered at the (then) Spot Studio in 2009 we have had more than 1600 unique clients come to us for photography training. The feedback and reviews have been overwhelmingly positive and we are expanding to offer a full range of classes from basic camera operation to immersive, 6-day workshops with nationally recognized photographers and teachers.
    HOW YOU FIT IN
    If you're just getting started, consider the DSLR Evening Classes or Beginner Full Day Workshop. If you're already comfortable with the basics and want to advance your photography, look into one-on-one tutoring, a multi-day workshop, software or other specialty classes. Join us for a movie night or attend a lunch talk or gallery show. We look forward to meeting you at the studio.



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