Intro to Digital Photography

Any Skill Level

Instructors: Ruthie Baker

Mondays, 3/9-4/27/26

6pm-8pm

Learn the basics of digital photography. Using DSLR cameras, Adobe editing software, and professional grade printers students will gain the basic skills in composition, the use of light, color and creative thinking. Students will also learn about contemporary photographers, take photo walks as a class, and discuss their art with other students.

All equipment will be provided by In-Sight.

This class is open to ages 11-18.

Focus & Frames: Portraits & Still Life

Any Skill Level

Instructor: Rachel Boettcher

Tuesdays, 3/10-4/28/26

10am-12pm

This class invites homeschoolers to explore two powerful ways of telling stories with a camera: portraiture and still life. Through guided projects and creative prompts, students will learn how to photograph people, animals and themselves in ways that express personality, mood, and connection. We’ll explore lighting, composition, and perspective to help bring portraits to life while encouraging students to see their subjects with curiosity and care.

In the still life portion of the class, students will turn their attention to everyday objects- food, personal items, and found materials- and discover how arrangement, light, and detail can transform ordinary scenes into meaningful images. The class emphasizes creative exploration, self-expression, and peer learning in a supportive environment, helping young photographers build confidence while developing their own visual voice.

All equipment will be provided by In-Sight.

This class is open to ages 11-18.

The Art of Noticing

Prerequisite: Intro to Digital or equivalent

Instructor: Kelly Fletcher

Tuesdays, 3/10-4/28/26

4pm-6pm

As we walk through life, our interactions with others and with the world around us gives us a perspective that is uniquely our own. This class will use photography as a tool towards self-discovery. It will give students the opportunity to notice what’s catching their attention and to utilize the camera to convey their thoughts and ideas. Participants will be expected to take at least one photo per day throughout the duration of the class and will have the privilege of seeing the world through the eyes of their classmates.

All equipment will be provided by In-Sight.

This class is open to ages 11-18.

Through a Queer Lens

Any Skill Level

Instructor: Kota Rayne & Sophia DiMatteo

Wednesdays, 3/11-4/29/26

10am-12pm

During this class we will explore themes of self-expression through photo walks, self portrait projects, zines and capturing queer joy around us. Students will experiment photographing themselves, each other and the world around them with the help of props, lighting and storytelling. We’ll take a look into queer photographers of the past and present and how their work has been used to depict community and challenge norms. The class centers around joy and curiosity and offers a space for queer youth to express themselves through photography and create work that feels meaningful to them.

All equipment will be provided by In-Sight.

This class is open to ages 11-18.

Analog 1 & 2

Any Skill Level

Instructors: Laisa Bellomo-Johnson & Ruthie Baker

Thursdays, 3/12-4/30/26

4pm-6pm

This course is for students ready to deepen their analog photography practice through technical challenges and creative experimentation. Assignments will focus on shooting in varied lighting conditions, still life/object studies, and more intentional approaches to composition and exposure.

We’ll dedicate class time to hands-on shooting—both on photowalks and in a studio portrait setup—and introduce the basics of large format photography through a collaborative class portrait using a 4x5 camera.

In the darkroom, students will explore advanced printing techniques, including double exposure printing. A special session will be dedicated to making large 11x14” prints using materials from the studio’s “hit-or-miss” donation boxes—embracing chance and creativity in the process.

All equipment will be provided by In-Sight.

This class is appropriate for intermediate students, and is open to ages 11-18.

Classes are offered regardless of ability to pay, and no youth is ever turned away because of their family’s economic circumstances. Families are asked to pledge and pay what they can.

In-Sight is committed to providing safe, accessible spaces for our students. Have questions about accommodations? Reach out to our Program Director Rachel Boettcher at rachelb@insight-photography.org.

Examples of Past Classes Include:

• Perfect Portraits

• Analog Adventures

• Night Photography

• Videography

• Lighting 101

• Alternative Processing & Printing

• Portfolio Development

• Documentary Photography

• Nature Photography

Check out our Student Work Gallery to see what past students have created at In-Sight!