Orange City Arts invites photography enthusiasts and aspiring shutterbugs to join “Photography Basics with Jerry Mennenga” on Saturday, June 28th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Stadscentrum in Orange City.
This hands-on workshop, led by Siouxland-based photographer Jerry Mennenga, will cover essential techniques in digital photography, including composition, lighting, and camera settings—perfect for beginners, or anyone looking to brush up on their skills. Please note: this workshop focuses exclusively on digital camera use (no phone photography).
Participants will have the opportunity to practice what they’ve learned by taking a series of photos and sharing their work with the group for discussion and feedback.
The workshop will take place on Saturday, June 28th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Stadscentrum in Orange City at 101 2nd St NE, Orange City, IA 51041. It is open to participants ages 16 and up, with a registration cost of $25. Attendees are required to bring their own digital camera (no phones) and a clean SD memory card for the hands-on portion of the class.
About the Artist:
Jerry Mennenga is a seasoned photographer with over thirty years of experience, primarily working for newspapers and publications, while also engaging in commercial photography. Since 2012, he has maintained a personal blog, where he showcases his photographic work from the Siouxland region and reflects on photography as an art form.
See Jerry’s portfolio at jerrylmennengaphotographer.com.
Space is limited—reserve your spot today and discover new ways to tell your story through the lens!
