Photography studio, art gallery, & education hub in downtown Walla Walla, WA
A creative community
where everyone belongs.
The Calliope Experience.
The Calliope Experience.
Picture a place where creativity finds a home. Here’s what you can expect when you become a part of Calliope:
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From phone photography to advanced techniques, we teach skills for all levels in a friendly, hands-on setting.
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Rent out the studio for any of your creative needs. Or rent top-quality cameras, lenses, lighting, and studio equipment for your next project. Our selection gives you the tools you need to create stunning shots, without the commitment of ownership.
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A space for small businesses and artists to team up to create photo and video content. Local businesses get great content; artists grow their portfolios; everyone wins.
Picture a place where creativity finds a home. Here’s what you can expect when you become a part of Calliope:
Explore open Classes!
Whether you’re looking to refine your skills or learn a new one, Calliope is the perfect place to learn.
Saturday, January 16 | 9 AM to 5 PM | Calliope Creative | $499
You have a great camera. You have no idea how to use it. That's exactly why this day exists.
This is the full Introduction to Photography course, everything covered in the 5-week session, packed into one intentional, hands-on day for the people who learn best by doing. You'll leave knowing your camera, knowing how to use it on purpose.
Instructor Annelise Page keeps spots limited to 9, so you'll get actual attention, actual feedback, and actual time with your camera in your hands.
The Day
9:00 AM - Class begins. Coffee, snacks, and your camera.
We start with the fundamentals: manual mode, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and why all of it matters. No slides full of jargon. Just clear explanation, immediate practice, and plenty of questions encouraged.
Mid-morning: Photo Walk #1
We take what you just learned outside and shoot with it. This is where it starts to click.
Back in the studio: we review what you shot, talk through what worked and what didn't, and go deeper into composition, light, and editing basics.
12:00 PM - Lunch break, 1 hour. Go grab a meal. There are great spots nearby downtown.
1:00 PM - Back to it. Afternoon session builds on the morning and gets more hands-on.
Mid-afternoon: Photo Walk #2
A second round outside with fresh eyes, more skills, and noticeably better photos than the first walk.
4:00 PM - Final session: editing basics and your questions. We close by looking at the images you made today.
5:00 PM - You leave knowing your camera.
What's included: Instruction from Annelise Page, two guided photo walks, snacks throughout the day, and the full Introduction to Photography curriculum in a single session.
What to bring: Your camera, your memory card, your laptop if you have one (for the editing portion), and a lunch plan for the midday break.
Spots are limited to 9. Once it's full, it's full.
The Calliope Scholarship Fund
At Calliope Creative we believe that creativity should never be limited by finances. Every class, course, and ticketed event we offer has a scholarship seat reserved for someone who would otherwise be unable to attend. This is one of our core commitments to equity, inclusion, and community care.
About the Calliope Team.
Meet Annelise & Nick Page, the creative masterminds behind Calliope.