Introduction to Digital Photography and Adobe Lightroom Classic
with Will Van Beckum
February 27 – April 3, 2027
Course Description
Designed for beginners, this online workshop with photographer and educator Will Van Beckum provides a structured, accessible path into digital photography. Whether photography is a new hobby or something you’re curious to explore more seriously, this course helps you get comfortable with your camera and Adobe Lightroom Classic as you start making great images.
This six-week program offers a well-rounded introduction to both the technical and creative foundations of digital photography. You learn how to take control of your camera, apply core creative principles, and use Adobe Lightroom Classic for editing and workflow. By the end, you’re equipped with the skills to keep creating visually compelling images on your own.
Each week builds on the last, introducing new camera techniques, creative concepts, and Lightroom tools. As the course progresses, you build confidence, make meaningful images, and learn how to edit and export them for both print and digital display. Live Zoom sessions with Will and fellow participants include guided lectures, image reviews, and open Q&A. Each session also features a photo assignment that helps you apply what you learn that week.
Starting with a digital camera can feel overwhelming, but this workshop breaks everything down into manageable, enjoyable steps, making it easy to grow as a photographer while having fun along the way.
Additional Information
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
What You Should Know:
This workshop is for those who wish to learn the basics of photography with a digital SLR or mirrorless camera. No level of photographic technical ability is required.
Special Notes:
Class will meet 9:30 – 11:30 am (Mountain Time) on Saturdays starting February 27 and ending April 3 (six online group sessions). Enrollment is limited to 12 participants.
Zoom Video Conferencing software (available for no charge from Zoom.com) will be used to facilitate the class sessions. Further details will be emailed to registrants.
These live online sessions take place in the standard Zoom meeting format. Students can use their microphone and camera, see and hear the instructor and other students, and participate in live discussion and interaction throughout the sessions.
Santa Fe Workshops always aims to produce a high-quality experience for our online attendees. That said, variables including regional and local internet provider speeds, traffic on Zoom's servers, and your own computing hardware can contribute to a less than ideal streaming event. While we do our best to minimize the impact of these variables, they are outside the control of Santa Fe Workshops.
Policies:
View Withdrawal and Transfer Policies for online programs.
Recording class sessions using personal devices or third-party tools is not permitted. Session recordings are provided by Santa Fe Workshops and are available to enrolled students for two months after the class. This policy helps protect the intellectual property and privacy of both instructors and students.
about
Will Van Beckum is a Massachusetts-based photographer with a passion for teaching and visual storytelling. His commercial work encompasses a broad range of subjects, including weddings, portraits, and food & drink. After spending five years as the Digital Lab Manager at Santa Fe Workshops, Will earned his MFA at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University. His photographic work is diverse, starting in the fine arts but more recently expanding into commercial work. He has exhibited his work broadly, winning major awards and placing work into major collections such as Google. His various photographic projects are united by a passion for creating visually unique and abstract stories that spark imagination and reflection.
Website: williamvanbeckum.com
Instagram: @williamvanbeckum
