Intro to Photography Full-Day

REGISTER HERE *Please don’t wait to register! Workshops that do not meet the minimum number of students 3 days prior to the session date will be canceled or rescheduled. Signing up early helps us ensure that the workshop can take place. Thank you! Intro to Photography Full-Day $160 – 10:30am to 2:30pm Whether you’re picking up a camera for the very first time or brushing up on your skills, this full-day workshop is designed to help you feel more confident, creative, and inspired behind the lens. We’ll begin with the foundations: learning your camera, exploring key settings, and understanding techniques that apply across different styles of photography. Together, we’ll focus on portraiture. We’ll cover best practices for shooting and how to approach different types of photos. You’ll have guided practice time to apply new skills, experiment, and ask questions as you work. Afterwards, we’ll review and critique the images you captured, talk about what worked well, and identify ways to improve. This format creates space for both individual feedback and group learning. You’ll also have the chance to print a selection of your photos on-site with my mini-printer! You’ll leave with tangible 4×6 prints that you can take home, share, or keep as a reminder of your progress. This workshop is designed to meet you where you are. Attendees will walk away with a solid grasp of how to use their camera and a sense of excitement to keep practicing. You will find fresh inspiration, structured practice, and the chance to learn in community. Because the workshop rotates monthly, returning students are welcome to join again and continue building their skills in a supportive, creative environment. Come ready to learn, practice, and see the world a little differently through your lens. Instructor Information: Andrea Sarcos Andrea is a freelance photographer, educator and interdisciplinary artist. Since 2018 she has taught photography classes to students K-12 as a Senior Artist in Residence at the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County, the fifth largest Club organization in the United States. Sharing her knowledge of photography, she sparked interest in hundreds of young kids who have learned how to use digital cameras, tell a story visually, create interesting portraits and intentionally explore their communities. Andrea curates an annual group exhibit of her students’ best work of the year to be on display at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt Gallery. Other exhibits of her students’ work include the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade and the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta. She has led educational trips with National Geographic Student Expeditions and Putney Student Travel, focusing on photography while collaborating with experts in other fields like biology and science. Andrea is based in Boca Raton, Florida. Her work focuses on issues surrounding identity, migration, memory through the lens of visual storytelling. Her photography journey began in high school seeing her images come to life in darkroom chemicals. She received dual bachelors degrees in Journalism and Visual Art Studies from the University of Florida (2015). She became an Artist in Residence at Arts Warehouse in Delray Beach, FL, in March of 2025. More info andreasarcos.com