Photography has progressed exponentially in the past century with the development of digital cameras, faster shutter speeds, and smiling. Capture the latest trends of emotional technology with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $35 for a three-hour Mom's Night Out workshop for one (a $225 value)
• $69 for a three-hour Mom's Night Out workshop for two (a $450 value)

In a single evening, professional photographer Laura Monahan teaches parents how to capture their children's most precious years with an information-packed three-hour class covering aspects of style, composition, clothing selection, and techniques such as natural lighting. Moms can enjoy a selection of wines, chocolates, and cheeses as the class presents a collage of technical tricks and stylistic stratagems. Age-specific pointers teach parents how to photograph progeny from mewling newborns to peacefully napping 40-year-olds, and tips on multigenerational shooting teach lens lookers how best to capture the young and old together.

Cameras are not needed for the workshops, which take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. View the schedule of upcoming dates.

Laura Monahan Photography

Laura Monahan comes from an artistic family, and spent her youth practicing sculpture, oil painting, pottery, and what turned out to be her ultimate passion: photography. Her ability to preserve candid moments has left an indelible impression—she has a published portfolio on three continents and product lines appearing at national retailers such as Hallmark and JCPenney. Laura’s photo shoots always take place outdoors, capturing newborns, older kids, families, and makeshift popsicle-stick families in soft, natural lighting and poses that never appear unnatural. Her settings span the country from San Diego’s foamy beaches to Denver’s red-rock sunsets and into the Midwest’s autumn leaves.