Night Photography: Exploring Light After Dark

Any Skill Level

Instructors: Rachel Boettcher

Mondays, 10/6/25-12/1/25

6pm-8pm

This exciting night photography class invites young photographers to discover the magic of shooting after the sun goes down. Students will learn how to use long exposures to create stunning star trails, experiment with light painting, and creatively harness light in dark environments to transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary images.

Through hands-on night shoots and guided instruction, participants will gain a strong understanding of camera settings for low-light conditions, as well as creative techniques that bring nighttime photography to life. No prior experience with night shooting is necessary—just curiosity, a tripod, and a sense of adventure!

All equipment will be provided by In-Sight.

This class is open to ages 11-18.

Intro to Digital Photography

Any Skill Level

Instructors: Kelly Fletcher

Tuesdays, 10/7/25-12/2/25

4pm-6pm

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.

Analog Photography

Any Skill Level

Instructor: Willoughby Carlo

Wednesdays, 10/8/25-12/3/25

4pm-6pm

This class is for students interested in analog photography, from classic 35mm techniques, to shooting, developing and printing. Students will learn the basics of darkroom photography, as well as an expanded sense of what photography can be.

All equipment will be provided by In-Sight.

This class is open to ages 11-18.

Experiments with Light

Any Skill Level

Instructor: Rachel Boettcher

Wednesdays, 10/8/25-12/3/25

10am-12pm

Yes, you read that correctly- a 10am class on a weekday during the school year. For those of you who are homeschooled or otherwise find yourself with free time on a Wednesday morning, this class is for you!

Photography literally means “to paint with light.” This class will explore the effects of light over a variety of photographic subjects and processes. From natural light to studio lighting, from digital cameras to cyanotypes, we will experiment with many ways to create an image using light.

All equipment will be provided by In-Sight.

This class is open to ages 11-18.

Advanced Analog

Intermediate Level/ Prerequisite: Intro to Analog

Instructors: Laisa Bellomo-Johnson & Fiona Bird

Thursdays, 10/9/25-12/4/25

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!