All skill levels are invited to join this early morning photography session focused on capturing a stunning sunrise along the Milwaukee lakefront. This class is designed to help you confidently photograph in low-light, pre-dawn conditions while creating dramatic and atmospheric images. You'll learn how to achieve proper exposure before and during sunrise, including how to balance ISO, aperture, and shutter speed in challenging lighting. We'll cover techniques for long exposures, managing dynamic range, and composing strong foreground elements against the lake and sky. The Milwaukee lakefront offers multiple vantage points and compositional opportunities, ensuring strong photographic potential even if cloud cover obscures the sun. This event will occur rain or shine. Your instructor, Jonathan Long, is a professional photographer with over 43 years of experience. He will guide you through technical decisions, composition strategies, and real-time adjustments as lighting conditions evolve.

Equipment Required:
- Camera capable of performing well in low light
- Lens suitable for low-light shooting
- Tripod (required)

Come prepared for cool morning conditions and ready to explore the creative possibilities of pre-dawn and sunrise photography.

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Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join this beginner photowalk for a relaxed introduction to photography basics while shooting around the area.

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Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! A relaxed introduction to photography basics while shooting around the area.

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A fast-paced night street photowalk through downtown Milwaukee focusing on low-light techniques, long exposures, and blending flash with ambient light. Suitable for intermediate to experienced photographers. Beginners are welcome, but the pace may be brisk.

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Learn how to use fill flash to enhance portraits and balance flash with ambient light. This intermediate class covers flash settings, positioning, and techniques to avoid harsh shadows and create natural-looking results. Bring your camera and external flash. Suitable for intermediate/advanced photographers.

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