- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on July 19, 2025 @ 12:00pm.
Program Description
Event Details
Discover the Basics. Capture What Matters.
Bring out the cameras and join Innovator in Residence Filmmaker/Photographer Jessica Chaney for this hands-on workshop that's the perfect starting point for anyone curious about photography!
In Finding the Light, we'll explore the fundamental principles of photography in a fun and beginner-friendly way. Learn how to see the world like a photographer—through light, composition, and storytelling. We'll break down key concepts like shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and framing, and help you understand how to make your camera (of any kind!) work for you.
What to Expect:
- Easy-to-understand lessons on how cameras work
- Practical tips for taking better photos, right away
- Guided photo exercises and feedback
- Bring any camera—DSLR or point-and-shoot.
This interactive session is perfect for teens and adults looking to build confidence behind the lens and start capturing the world in a more intentional way. Come as you are, bring your curiosity—and let's find the light together.
Special Notes
Memphis Library Foundation
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
Photograph Notice
This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.