GTM Photography 101 Unboxed Course – Taking Control of Your Camera
Grab your camera and become creative … take it out of auto mode. This 5-week course with instructor Linda Burek introduces you to the fundamentals of exposure and manual camera control. Linda is a Fine Arts and documentary photographer who travels extensively with her husband, capturing moments in nature across North America. She blends technical skills with a passion for storytelling.
Through a mix of in-class demonstrations, guided practice, and take-home assignments, you’ll build confidence in using ISO, aperture and shutter speed to craft well-exposed, artistic photographs.
This course lays the foundation for creating intentional, artistic photographs … whether you’re just starting out or looking to better understand your camera’s full capabilities.
When: Wednesdays – October 1-29, 2025 | 10:00am-11:30am
Where: GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, Classroom 2
Course Schedule
October 1 — Getting Started & the Exposure Triangle
Learn your camera’s anatomy and how ISO, aperture and shutter speed work.
October 8 — Aperture & Depth of Field
Explore how aperture affects focus and storytelling. Learn to use aperture creatively for isolation or depth.
October 15 — Shutter Speed & Motion
Understand how to freeze or blur motion using shutter speed. Practice technique
October 22 — ISO & Light Sensitivity
Learn how ISO impacts image brightness and quality. Conduct controlled experiments
October 29 — Putting It All Together + Intro to Post-Processing
Use manual mode to make creative decisions in-camera and get introduced to post-processing tools
Cost: $175.00 – Members of Friends of GTM | $225.00 – Non-members
Secure your spot today! Click the event website link to register and for all additional information.
