Marie’s Adult Photography Workshop

From Auto to Art: A Beginner’s Photography Intensive

- Discover the Art of Photography -

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to reignite your creative spark, this workshop is designed just for you. Don’t let lack of experience—or too much of it—stop you from diving in.

Join Marie Papp’s Adult Photography Workshop at the beautiful Monroe Center in Hoboken, NJ, and explore photography in a fun, hands-on environment. Led by professional photographer Marie Papp, this immersive experience will help you see the world differently and express your unique perspective through the lens.

Did you recently receive a beautiful new camera… and it’s still sitting in the box?

Or maybe you’ve been shooting on Auto mode for years and feel ready to finally understand what all those buttons actually do.

This workshop is designed to help you confidently move beyond Auto and take control of your camera. You’ll learn how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together — and how to use them creatively to capture the images you’ve always wanted to create.

Bring your DSLR or mirrorless camera and your curiosity. You’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and the skills to shoot with intention instead of guessing.

Join us and discover how to turn your curiosity into beautiful, expressive photographs that truly tell your story.

What to Expect

This immersive 3-hour workshop is designed to build your technical confidence, strengthen your creative eye, and give you real-time feedback so you can grow quickly and intentionally. Through live demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll learn not just how your camera works — but how to create images that truly communicate.

You’ll:

Learn how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together (with live in-studio demos)
Understand when to use aperture priority vs. manual mode
Develop stronger composition skills, including light direction and background awareness
Explore color harmony and how to shoot with intention
Practice portrait photography with guided, real-time coaching
Receive constructive critique and personalized feedback

No prior experience is required—just bring your curiosity, your camera (or phone!), and a willingness to learn and create.

5 stars

““I absolutely loved Marie’s Adult Photography Workshop! I’ve owned my camera for years but never really understood how to use it—Marie explained everything clearly and made it so much fun. Each session felt personal and hands-on, and I was amazed by how quickly my photos started improving. I especially enjoyed our photo walks around Hoboken—such a great way to practice and get inspired. Highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to grow their photography skills!” "

- Patty

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Small Group, Big Impact

This small-group format (limited to just 6 participants) allows for personalized instruction and a focused, supportive learning environment—perfect for beginners who are ready to move beyond Auto mode and truly understand their camera. You’ll receive hands-on guidance, real-time feedback, and dedicated time to practice with confidence.

What to Bring

A DSLR or mirrorless camera (the one that’s been sitting in the box is perfect!)
A fully charged battery and extra battery if you have one
A memory card with plenty of space
A notebook for jotting down key settings and tips
Curiosity, patience, and a willingness to step off Auto mode

Curriculum Highlights

This immersive 3-hour workshop builds technical confidence, sharpens your creative eye, and gives you real-time feedback to accelerate your growth.

Hour 1 — Technical Confidence

• Aperture (live visual demo)
• Shutter speed (motion demo)
• ISO & light sensitivity
• How the three work together
• When to use aperture priority vs. manual

We’ll shoot live in studio so you can see adjustments happen in real time.