Photography 1
Learn to see light, compose a frame, and shoot with intention
- Date & time
- On-site · Tue/Thu, 9:00–11:00 AM
- Length
- 8 weeks · Sept 29 – Nov 19, 2026
- Location
- 742 S Alaska St, Palmer, AK
- Cost
- $450 per student
- Eligibility
- High School Students
- Seats
- 20
About this course
A hands-on introduction to photography covering camera fundamentals, composition, lighting, and post-processing. Students work with their own cameras or loaners and leave with a polished portfolio of images.
What you'll learn
- 01Understand exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
- 02Apply composition techniques in the field
- 03Work with natural and artificial light
- 04Edit and organize photos in a professional workflow
- 05Build a portfolio of original images
Prerequisites
None. Bring a camera if you have one — loaners available.
Taught by previous Mat-Su Central staff and alumni

Register
Reserve a seat in Photography 1. Payment is taken at checkout and the seat is confirmed as soon as it clears.
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