Midwest Photography Workshops

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Step into a world of photography…

where the possibilities are endless.

Let Midwest Photography Workshops provide you with the foundation you need to effectively pursue photography as a hobby, or at a professional level. Our Fundamentals of Photography Class (#101) covers exposure, shutter speeds and f/stops. Learn composition techniques such as: the rule of thirds, leading lines, S curves, and much more. We will guide you through the various accessories and additional equipment. Midwest Photography Workshops specialize in small class sizes. That means personal attention as you need it.

Our instructors are passionate, experienced, and are up to date in the ever changing world of digital photography. Come away with a new understanding of your camera and just what all of those buttons, dials and settings do. You purchased a DSLR camera, let Midwest show you all it can do. Let’s move beyond the fully automatic functions of the Green Box setting.

Photography Courses

Our extensive selection of evening classes will give photographers of all levels the opportunity to improve their skills and learn new techniques. Most classes meet 4 to 6 sessions, once a week, typically from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Many classes include an all-day shooting or computer lab printing.

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Photography 101

This class is designed for the beginner who has recently purchased a digital SLR camera, a mirrorless camera, or for people looking for a refresher on technique.

full course details for Photography 101

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Lightroom 210

Learn to download, categorize, and manipulate images with speed and ease.

full course details for Lightroom 210

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Workshops

Midwest Photography workshops offers many workshops that will allow you put your photographic skills to use. Our workshops will take you either into the studio or on location for day long shooting and instruction.

Class size

We always keep the participant-to-instructor ratio low (typically 10 to 1 or less).

Timing

Most workshops will run from 10 am to 5 PM. Saturday and/or Sunday.

Some weekends will have 2 different workshops (one Saturday & one Sunday) but of a similar theme to allow you to get the most out of your weekend.

Testimonials

“The best photographic education program in the metro Detroit area! Bryce, as well as the rest of the faculty, is a wonderful instructor with the credentials and experience necessary to help individuals interested in expanding their photographic knowledge and techniques. Whether one’s interests lie in the art and/or business aspect of the medium, either way, you can’t go wrong with MPW!”
– Alexander Burnham

“Informative, helpful, and friendly staff the help you get the most of your time there. I highly recommend them and will be visiting again soon!”
– Roman Gentil

“Excellent way to enhance your skills at any level. Tremendous array of classes and teaching talent.”
– Ray Breitenbach

Recent Work

Bryce Denison holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from The College for Creative Studies in applied photography and holds a Masters degree in photography from Wayne State University (where he spent many years as an adjunct professor). Bryce travels throughout the United States and Canada where he lectures at various photographic events. He has lectured on behalf of Ilford Corporation and was a representative for Westcott Corporation at national meetings and conventions for over 15 years each. Bryce has work exhibited nationally has many pieces represented in the permanent collection of several museums, galleries, and private collections across the country. Recently, Bryce retired as an Arson Investigation Photographer for the Detroit Fire Department. He is a certified Evidence Technician, Arson Instructor, and has served as the Director of Midwest Photography Workshops since 1980.

Bryce's Portfolio

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Photo Safari Trips

These photographic excursions are designed for photographers of all skill levels, novice through advanced. Come with us to explore the United States, Europe and Canada; see natural beauty that will take your breath away.