Introduction to Digital Photography. Free.
Your camera shouldn't feel complicated. It should feel like an extension of your vision.
In two hours, discover why your camera fights you — and how to make it work with you instead. Explore the essential tips that transform ordinary shots into extraordinary photographs.
Plus: Your questions answered. Your next steps revealed.
In-person, in our classroom, in Amherst.
C1M 13 Columbia Drive Unit #3, Amherst, NH 03031
Next workshop: January 10th - 10am to noon-ish
Secure your seat.
Our free Introduction to Digital Photography welcomes 16 photographers.
Reserve now and we'll save your seat — plus get access to the class materials instantly.
One reservation. Automatic enrollment in our next session.
Introduction to Digital Photography has always been our gift to new photographers.
Soon, it won't be.
Reserve your free spot now and learn about our proven 6-week Photography Foundations course.
After registering, we'll send you an email with more details. Usually within 20 minutes.
If you’re using Gmail, it’s likely that you may NOT get the email with all the details. That’s because Gmail puts the e-email directly into the “Promotions” tab (in Gmail itself) or sends it to spam.
Check your Gmail account then drag it out from Spam or the Promotions Folder and move it to the Inbox. That will tell Gmail that you wish to view the e-mail from us in your Inbox and not some random folder.
If you still don’t get the e-mail
If you don’t receive an e-mail from me, please don’t wait. E-mail me right away. And if you still don’t hear from me, it means that I haven’t received your e-mail. Please call the studio at 603.673.8200 and leave a message with your name and phone number. We'll call you back within 24 hours.
Love what you learn Saturday? Our 6-week Photography Foundations course starts Thursday after the free workshop, and workshop attendees get $100 off the regular $599 price - but only if you register the same day. We'll share all the details at the workshop.
What you'll learn in Photography-1:
How to escape auto mode forever (covered in-depth in week 1 of our 6-week course)
Composition secrets that make photos pop (one of six modules in Photography Foundations)
Lighting basics that work anywhere (foundation skill we build on for 6 weeks)
Your instructor:
I started C1M Photography Academy in 2007 when my clients kept asking for my secrets to stunning images. I discovered shortcuts don't work — real mastery comes from understanding your camera, commanding composition, and targeted editing.
I believe you can elevate your photography through systematic guidance. No overwhelming theory. No boring lectures. Just a proven roadmap.
Ready to unlock your potential?
(Spoiler alert: this is going to be way more fun than you think.)
Student Testimonials
Walter is a GREAT teacher. I am so far advanced from when I first walked into class 6 snowy weeks ago. Thank you for helping me to enjoy my hobby more than I ever thought possible!
Bob, Mont Vernon, NH
I had never taken my camera off automatic before Photography -1. I especially appreciated learning about the whitebalance setting and the ISO, because I'd never understood that. I didn't even know I could change the whitebalance on my camera. I have Lightroom, and I'd use that to try to adjust my photos, but obviously it's much better getting the right on your camera first, and now I can do that.
I took Photography-1 because in an ideal setting, I could take perfect photos and everything was great, but there were situations where I wanted to get nice photos and I was having a hard time. I didn't know if I was limited by my equipment or by my knowledge, and this course taught me that it was both. I knew the technical aspects of my camera's settings, but what I didn't understand was how they all fit together. Walter taught me that very well.
I had a love of taking pictures, and I had a little bit of a fear that making that too technical was going to take that out of it. After taking Photography-1, I think the reverse is true.