Westerville Photo Class — Photography Fundamentals with Amanda

Location

Daylight Artist Collective
9 E College Ave
Uptown Westerville, OH 43081

🚨 IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:

The location of the class is located on the 3rd floor of the building.

There is NO elevator.

Students must be able to walk up three full flights of stairs.

Pricing & Payment

Cost

$40 per class

Payment is per class, per week. Students should pay each time they attend or using the link on the website — WestervillePhotoClass.com. This course is intentionally set up as pay-as-you-go so students are not paying for classes they may miss.

Accepted Payment Methods

Online via Stripe payment link:

Apple Pay
Credit / Debit card
Cash App Pay
Amazon Pay

Pay Online via Stripe

In person:

Venmo
Zelle
Cash

Payment is due at each class either ahead of time or in person.

Course Overview

Photography Fundamentals with Amanda is a 5-week in-person course designed to help photographers feel confident using their camera and shooting in manual mode.

While learning manual exposure is a core focus, this course goes much deeper. Students will gain a strong understanding of how their camera works, why settings matter, and how different choices affect their final images. The goal is not just to memorize settings, but to truly understand photography fundamentals so students can apply them confidently in any situation.

This course is primarily geared toward Canon and Nikon camera systems. However, photographers using other camera brands, such as Sony, are welcome and will still benefit from the concepts taught.

This class is beginner-friendly, thoughtfully structured, and information-rich, making it ideal for anyone who wants a solid foundation and a clearer understanding of their camera.

Best Public Parking Options

Please Read Before Class

Parking in Uptown Westerville is public but spread out. Street parking directly in front of the building is limited, so please plan accordingly.

City of Westerville Public Parking Lots: (Free)

Lot near W College Ave & N State St

Short walk to E College Ave
Lot near City Hall (21 S State St)

About a 5–7 minute walk
Lot near Home Street & State Street

Larger lot, reliable availability

Street Parking

Metered and time-limited street parking is available throughout Uptown Westerville
Be sure to check posted time limits

🚶‍♀️ Plan to arrive early to allow time for parking and walking to the building.

🚗 Please review this section before arriving to class.

Topics That Will Be Covered

• Shooting in manual — learning the exposure triangle
• Mirrorless vs DSLR & Crop Sensor vs Full Frame
• Lenses
• Types of photography
• Focal planes, lengths, and depth of field
• Rule of thirds and compositions
• Lighting techniques
• Editing software and equipment
• Memory cards, file storage and sharing

About Your Instructor

Amanda Grissinger

Owner & photographer of To Be Loved Photography in Westerville

Amanda is a professional photographer with over 15 years of experience working with families, newborns, seniors, weddings, engagements, musicians, head shots, and event coverage.

Amanda is the resident family photographer for Stroll magazine. Capturing the featured family each month for the cover of Highland Lakes Stroll and on occasion Wedgewood, Tartan Fields, and Murfield Stroll as well. She truly enjoys mentoring people interested in expanding their photography knowledge.

Sign Up & Payment

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🚨 IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:

The location of the class is located on the 3rd floor of the building.

There is NO elevator.

Students must be able to walk up three full flights of stairs.

Thank You to Our Host Space!

This course is hosted at Daylight Artist Collective, founded by Janine Crum, in partnership with a group of local artists.

Daylight Artist Collective is an artist-supported, collaborative space dedicated to creating art and building community. The space is home to resident artists who share studio workspaces and a mutual creative vision. Their mission is rooted in the belief that art is inclusive, not exclusive, and that making art is a purposeful way to live.

Classes take place within the collective's studio space and are surrounded by resident artists' workstations. Some artwork created by resident artists is available for purchase.

We are grateful to Daylight Artist Collective and their artist community for supporting local education and creatives.

www.daylightartistcollective.com www.facebook.com/daylightartistcollective www.instagram.com/daylightartistcollective

Photography Fundamentals with Amanda