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"If you are a product of your environment... choose the environment you wish to become a product of"
Richard Stromberg
June 1964
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Starting This February...

Richard Stromberg's Oak Park Photography Classes
Photo I will be offered on Monday Nights and Tuesday Daytime

The same proven curriculum that has taught over 12,000 adults SLR & DSLR photography for 40 years.

A Serious Class For Adults Who Are Serious About Learning Photography

As Always The First Class Is Free
Laughter Will Be Heard & Learning Will Occur ;-)

Upcoming Schedule of Classes

Due to popular demand: We are now offering our Photo I class five days a week for the next session. Register Now!

Class Date Description
Basic Camera, Four Factors of Correct Exposure This Weekend Our free 90-minute workshop focusing on camera basics   More...
One-Day Boot Camp January 30, February 13, February 27, March 13, March 27 How passionate are you to learn?   More...
Photo I Starts Week of February 22 A comprehensive class about the fundamentals of photography. Try the first class free!   More...
Photo II Starts Week of February 22 Photo II is a technical and detailed class examining how a digital camera works to get the best exposure and color.   More...
Photo III Starts Mon, February 22 Photo III is the path to be in our next photo show.   More...
Portraiture and Lighting Starts Thu, February 25 Johnny Knight reinstates his legendary Portraiture and Lighting class. More...
Portraiture and Lighting II Starts Tue, February 23 Follow-up to the Portraiture and Lighting class. More...
Detachable On-Camera Flash Starts Thu, February 25 This hands-on course give you an understanding the basics of flash photography.   More...
Close-Up Photography Starts Sat, April 17 Five-week class, only offered twice a year! More...

Who Says You Can't Teach
an Old Dog New Tricks?

Old Dog, Richard, Will Teach Photo I Sundays starting February 21st at 2:00 PM sharp. Open lab times will be available 7 days a week for members of this class. Class size is limited – Enroll Today

"We Help You Make The World's Most Important Photographs, YOURS"

Chicago's Original Student-Centered Photography Community

Free Parking and No Cubs Parking Restrictions!
Chicago's Best and Original Photography Community Laughter Will be Heard and Learning Will Occur

The Old Pro is the New Kid on the Block

Focusing by Richard StrombergRichard Stromberg got his first job in photography in 1964. (That's right, deep in the last century). Since then, Richard has used nearly every piece of photography equipment invented.

Richard is not under the "spell" of any photography equipment manufacturer or camera store. He receives no fees or commissions from any camera company or retail outlet. He has seen and used every SLR and DSLR made since 1969, when he started teaching.

Questions about the classes, or photography in general? About cameras and camera equipment? Call or text Richard at 312-671-7717. It’s free. And he's in such a better mood since the presidential election.

FREE professional critique of your photos. Participate in a free 2 hour critique session at the Chicago Photography Classes studio. Email for more information/schedule. Open to all.

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312-671-7717
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Just steps from the Irving Park el stop on the CTA Brown line.
4001 North Ravenswood Ave.
1st Floor
Chicago, IL 60613
Richard Stromberg's Chicago Photography Classes