Intermediate  III

Digital Photography Workshop

Composition | Execution | Internalization

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Sundays 2-5pm

Intermediate Level 

Introducing Intermediate III in 2026:

Composition, Execution, and Internalization
Designed for photographers who have completed any Intermediate Workshop (Intermediate I or II) and are ready to gain deeper real-world shooting experience.


By now, you’ve learned aperture- and shutter-speed-focused photography fundamentals in the Intermediate I and II Workshops.


That’s a lot of information, and the only way to truly keep it is to internalize it by taking a lot of photos. Through repetition, your decisions become intuitive—you naturally see the light and compositional elements, and you also recognize when a composition won’t work because key lighting factors are missing.


When you see pigeons gathering, raise your shutter speed and get ready for takeoff—anticipation will prepare you for the decisive moment.

When you see skateboarders, increase your shutter speed, move in closer, and shoot from a low angle to amplify motion and energy.

When you see strong light contrast, expose for the highlights to preserve mood and detail.

When you see glass windows or water puddles, use them intentionally to tell an urban story through reflection.

When you see crosswalks and alleyways, think of them as leading lines and discover how they can add to your composition.


This is how you prepare for and execute your shots in real life.


Previsualize the outcome, stay sensitive to light, take a lot of photos.


And make mistakes, then become better in the next shot.


This process is also about training muscle memory. With repeated practice and in-person instructor guidance, your fingers learn how to dial camera settings instinctively, so you’re no longer reacting—you’re responding with intention.


That’s how all the information you learned truly sinks in.


Lighting isn’t separate from composition—it is part of the composition. Learn how to make light work for you, not against you.


This workshop is fully outdoors, with field trips to the Embarcadero Center, Pier 7, Ferry Building and Pier 14.


Attendees are expected to use their own equipment.



Quick Facts

Workshop length

3 Hours

Sundays 2-5pm

Locations

Embarcadero Center, Pier 7, Ferry Building and Pier 14

Area of focus

Composition and lighting;

Execution and Thought process;

Internalizing photography information

Format:

Fully outdoors

Prerequisite

Intermediate I Workshop

or

Intermediate II Workshop

or

comfortable with manual mode but need to strengthen real-world execution and composition.

Class size

6-8

Equipment is not provided

Attendees will use their own equipment.

Equipment rental: Canon R50 & 2 lenses $80

Recommended lens

Mid-range focal lengths

(35mm-70mm, most kit lenses will work)

Optional: Telephoto and wide


The Rate

$235


Available Dates

Note:

The Intermediate III Workshop is a one-off, 3-hour class

Meetup Location: 


Embarcadero Center  (exact meetup spot will be sent via email))


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Intermediate III


February 1st 2026, Sunday, 2pm-5pm



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Please note that the Intermediate III Workshop is not offered frequently. If you sign up and later need to reschedule, there may be a wait of several weeks before the next available session. For this reason, we kindly ask that you avoid rescheduling once enrolled, as availability is limited and delays may occur.




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If none of the above dates suit your schedule, you can:


Book a private class. Learn more about the rate and length of a private class here. 



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Policy

  • As we only take a few students in each class to make sure they receive sufficient individual attention, please try not to reschedule unless you really have to. 
  • Rescheduling is only allowed ONCE and at least 3 days prior to the start of the class.
  • If an attendee needs to reschedule a second time, they will be placed on the Wait List and get notified 3 days before the class date if a spot becomes available.



Discount for Graduates

Intermediate I or II Workshop or

 In-depth Level or

Teen Camps Graduates will get $20 off

A $20 discount will be refunded within 24 hours after you sign up

FAQ

  • *Can I take this class before Intermediate I or II?

    *This is the top question*


    Yes, you can!


    Intermediate I is aperture focused whereas Intermediate II is shutter speed emphasized.


    Intermediate III is all about executing the knowledge and improving the composition so that you get to internalize what you have learned.


    Depending on your schedule, you can take Intermediate III after completing either Intermediate I or II.


  • What is the prerequisite?

    Intermediate I Workshop or


    Intermediate II Workshop or


    being comfortable shooting on the manual mode but need more guidance to execute the shots in real life settings.

  • I have only taken the Beginners' Workshop, can I sign up for Intermediate III?

    No, as the information taught in Intermediate I and II Workshops is more advanced than in the Beginners' Workshop, and such knowledge will be directly applied in Intermediate III. You will need the trainings in Intermediate I or II to proceed to Intermediate III.




  • Can I use my own equipment?

    Yes, you can bring your own equipment and learn how to use it.

  • I don't have a camera, do you provide one?

    No, attendees in Intermediate III are expected to use their own equipment. Alternatively, they can rent our Canon R50 camera and two lenses (mid-range and telephoto lenses) at $80. 


    Nevertheless, equipment is proovided in Intermediate I and II.

  • Is this class also for teenagers?

    Yes, teenagers aged 12+ are welcomed!


  • Is there a classroom session?

    There will be no classroom session for this workshop. Instruction will take place outdoors in designated corners, with digital packets provided as reference. The focus is on hands-on shooting, with ongoing, constructive feedback throughout the class rather than lecture-based teaching.

  • Is there a bathroom break?

    Restrooms are available at the Hyatt Regency Hotel starting 40 minutes after class begins, or at the Ferry Building approximately 2 hours into the class.

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