Name: Aviation Through the Lens Photography Workshop
Start: 2026-06-20T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-06-20T15:30:00-06:00
Location: Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Date: Saturday, Jun 20, 2026 | 1:00PM to 3:30PM
Location: Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Categories: Special Events

Take your passion for aviation to new heights in this hands-on beginner class!

Did you know that our hangar used to house the best photography school in the country back when we were an active military base? Well, now you do, and who better to teach camera practices! Whether you’re a budding photographer or just getting started with your camera, this class will teach you the essential skills needed to capture the beauty, power, and precision of aircraft.

Through expert guidance, you’ll experience:

How to frame your shots and adjust settings
Using all types of lighting creatively
Practice taking photos of our displays
Watch aircraft fly in and out on our tarmac
And more!

From the sleek curves of historic planes to the breathtaking views of modern jets, this class will help you develop the techniques needed to photograph everything that soars.

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*We encourage participants to bring their cameras, though smartphone cameras are perfectly fine as well.

Steven Byers began working with photography over 25 years ago. He took classes both in high school and college and then followed that up with various online courses over the years. For the past 20 years, Byers has focused on aviation photography. In that time, his photographs have been published in brochures and airshow programs and placed on display in corporate flight departments and local businesses in the Denver area, including the Douglas County Legacy Campus. Professionally, Byers has been flying for 30 years as a pilot with experience in various roles, including as a flight instructor, cargo pilot, corporate pilot and now at a major airline.

Learn more about Steven here.