CLASSES
I’ve been teaching photography classes for Road Scholar for several years and I’m very proud of the catalog of courses we’ve created. These classes are all offered online over multiple days which allows us to explore the complex world of photography at a thoughtful pace and from the comfort of homes. Each course is designed to compliment the others, building a comprehensive collection of lessons that will inform, inspire and empower you to a deeper appreciation of the life-long adventure of photography. All classes are limited to 24 people and include ample opportunities for questions and interaction. These are not pre-recorded lectures but immersive live education opportunities.
Road Scholar is the world leader in life-long education with in-person and online adventures for global explorers of all ages and abilities. I’m honored to be a part of Road Scholar’s 45- year tradition of excellence.
The Fundamentals of Digital Photography
4 Days - 12 Hours Total
Every endeavor begins with the basics. Digital photography is a complex melding of technology and creativity and this course is designed to give you the key concepts and considerations involved in the process.
“If you are new to photography, or like me getting back into photography after a long absence, this program is perfect. You’ll gain a real world understanding of how to create better photos and it will inspire you do more. I highly recommend this program and the instructor Mason Marsh. Based on my experience I have signed up for two more online programs.”
Advanced Digital Photography Techniques
4 Days - 12 Hours Total
Building on the Fundamentals of Digital Photography, this course dives deeper into the techniques you can use to capture compelling images in challenging situations including high dynamic range, long exposure, panoramic, landscape, night and people photography.
“Mason Marsh delivered a very enjoyable and informative advanced photography class, with just the right combination of inspiration, practical advice, and technical information. I hope to be able to take another of his classes.”
The Camera In Your Pocket: Mastering iPhone Photography
4 Days - 12 Hours Total
That magical slab of glass in your pocket may be your best camera. In this course we explore the world of computational photography and learn how to control the complex iPhone camera system to capture, process and share stunning images.
“What a fun class! Mason is a thorough, encouraging, and engaging teacher. We not only learned how to use our cameras, but also how to process them, store them. Through his gentle “critiques”, we learned new ways to look at our shots and how to make them better. It was a great experience!”
An Introduction to Adobe Lightroom Classic
3 Days - 9 Hours Total
Photography is a two-part process and this course will get you up and running with Adobe Lightroom Classic as you import, organize, process and export your digital images.
“This is the best (and best value) explanation of introductory LRC that I have found. Many photo technology classes can get bogged down when instructors are unable to stick to the logic of the software and go off on tangents and/or discuss esoteric functions that are not useful to new users. I appreciated his teaching, knowledge and willingness to answer questions, and enjoyed the class.”
An Advanced Look at Adobe Lightroom Classic
3 Days - 9 Hours Total
Managing expansive image libraries is just the start, in the course we will explore the breadth of Adobe Lightroom Classic’s advanced features including multiple image merges, AI masking, color management and presets.
“This class was just what I wanted! I am an experienced Lightroom user but had not caught up the newly added features. Mason is a wonderful instructor. He is patient, knowledgeable and organized. I would gladly take another class with him should the opportunity arise.”