Photography Course
Enhance your photo-taking skills. Available for youth and adults.
About the Course
Our photography course is taught in three levels: beginner, intermediate, and editor. For youth, the course is 16-sessions long and for adults the course is 6-sessions long.
The curriculum focuses on developing creativity, observational skills, artistic, and technical knowledge of photography concepts. Participants will be able to develop their skills and produce their own photographs through the use of composition, light, and color.
For level 1, a professional camera is not required. For Level 2, a professional camera is required. For Level 3, a laptop is required.
How it all started
For many years I have wanted to share the world of photography and finally got the opportunity in the Spring of 2024 when the church I attend reached out asking if I could lead a Summer class on photography and filmmaking. Stoked from that experience and receiving a calling from God leading me on the path of teaching, I decided to make a photography class for kids and God made a way.
That same Summer of 2024, I started my first ever photography course for kids at Arts of the Inland Gallery in LaBelle, Florida. Since then, I've been privileged enough to expand the course at various art centers and for adults, as well.
Our aim is to make this course available for all kinds of families, including homeschoolers. As of 2025, we are Step-Up Scholarship approved!
fall 2025 schedule
Level 1 for ages 9-17
LaBelle, FL │ El Faro Church
• August 13 - December 3 (16 sessions)
• Once a week on Wednesdays
• First class time 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
• Second class time 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
• Step Up Scholarship approved
$600
Level 1 for ages 9-17
Fort Myers, FL │ Alliance for the Arts
• October 7 - December 2 (16 sessions)
• Twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
• Step Up Scholarship approved
$600
Level 1 & 2 for Ages 18+
Cape Coral │ South Cape Community Center
REGISTRATIONS OPEN IN LATE JULY
Level 1
• August 13 - September 17 (6 sessions)
• Once a week on Wednesdays
• 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Level 2
• October 8 - November 12 (6 sessions)
• Once a week on Wednesdays
• 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$200
About the Instructor
Yshia Condezo
As a Florida native, Yshia began exploring the themes of culture and family through photography, which ignited her love for storytelling.
Yshia is a full-time photographer managing her own photo and video business and eager to teach others on how to find their own unique perspective behind the camera.