Teen Photography Course
Thomas Hopkins Photography · Evans City, PA
Hands-On
Photography &
Creative Lighting
for Teens
Make photos you’re proud to show off.
Four fun, interactive Sunday classes to explore your camera, experiment with manual mode and studio flash, and create photographs that feel like you. Finish with your own printed image and a gallery celebration for family.
January 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2027
Noon–1:30 p.m. Eastern
All four classes included · Limited to 10 teens
Learn by creating
Pick up your camera.
Try something new.
This is a place to ask questions, experiment and discover what your camera can do. Each week combines approachable explanations with hands-on photography. No previous manual-mode or flash experience is needed; guidance is suited to each student’s camera and comfort level.
January 10
Noon–1:30
Get to know your camera
Explore camera settings, focus and exposure, then put them into practice. Get comfortable making choices and seeing how they change your photographs.
January 17
Noon–1:30
Explore manual mode
Experiment with aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Try different settings, compare the results and build confidence through guided practice.
January 24
Noon–1:30
Create with flash
Work with professional Profoto studio lighting. Discover how light direction and power affect a photograph, and create images together.
January 31
Noon–1:30
Create, print and share
Bring your skills together, select a favorite image and celebrate your work. Families join us from 1–1:30 p.m. for the final gallery presentation.
The final celebration
From camera
to gallery wall.
Each student finishes with a favorite 10×13 printed image. At our Teen Gallery Hall celebration, teens share their work with family and enjoy seeing what everyone created.
Family gallery presentation
Sunday, January 31 · 1–1:30 p.m.
Bring your curiosity
No professional camera required.
Bring a DSLR, mirrorless camera or 35mm film camera with a hot shoe. Tell us the make and model when you register so we can check compatibility with our studio lighting.
Need a camera? Two studio cameras are available to share. Request one when registering so we can plan ahead.
Shooting film? Contact us before class to discuss film, processing and the final print. Film images require processing before they can be reviewed or printed.
A welcoming studio experience
Space for teens.
Comfort for parents.
Classes are drop-off. Parents who prefer to stay are welcome to relax in the separate viewing room.
We’re inside the historic Old Miller Hotel at 202 E. Main Street, Second Floor, Evans City, PA 16033. Rear and street parking are available. Studio access is by stairs.
Questions? 724-419-0227 or contact us.
A few helpful details
Does $149 include every class?
Yes. One registration covers one student’s place in all four 90-minute sessions: January 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2027, noon–1:30 p.m. Eastern, plus their final 10×13 print. This is one four-week course, rather than individual drop-in classes.
How do we register?
Select January 10 at noon on our booking calendar and complete the student details and $149 Stripe payment. That enrolls the student for the entire course. The calendar invitation is for the first class, so please save all four dates. Each student needs a separate registration. The course is limited to 10 students.
Who should complete registration?
A parent or guardian should register for students ages 13–17 using their own name and email. Students age 18 may register themselves. Participation and permission forms will be provided separately before class.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund for cancellations received through January 3, 2027. No refunds after January 3. If the studio cancels the course, course payments will be refunded in full. Contact us at 724-419-0227 with cancellation questions.
January enrollment is open
A little curiosity.
A lot to create.
Four fun, interactive Sundays · Ages 13–18
$149 for the complete course · Limited to 10 students