Learn how to take stunning photographs from expert instructors who combine classroom training with hands-on expeditions through the Arboretum's 1,070 acres of rich subject matter, dramatic color, open spaces and abundant wildlife. Your close-to-home photographic excursion awaits.
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September 9, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Dan Marshall
Level: Beginner
Class Fee: $95 member / $105 non-member
Azalea Classroom. Limit 20 participants.
Learn how to photograph people through classroom instruction and field exploration. Work will be reviewed and critiqued at the end of the day. Subject matter is sure to be abundant with the opening of the Arboretum's maze exhibition. Participants are required to bring a digital camera, USB card reader for the camera. A laptop and flash drive are recommended, but not required. Breakfast provided.
Digital Photography Workshops
October 4 - 7, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. each day
Instructors: John Gregor and Randy Hagar
Level: Intermediate
Workshop Fee: $595 member / $625 non-member
Azalea Classroom. Limit 20 participants.
Capture the Arboretum's glorious fall color under expert instruction. After an Arboretum garden professional guides your field exploration, return to the classroom to learn about fine-tuning compositional skills, post-processing, and fine-tuning exposure. Participants will also learn how to assemble a body of photographic work and prepare images for exhibition. Breakfast provided each day.
Digital Processing and Printing Workshops
November 17 and 18, 2007
This gallery exhibition allows participants from the 4-day workshops (noted with *) to exhibit and sell their finest Arboretum photographs. Participants are responsible for their own print production for the gallery show and sale.
Guided Field Explorations
Class fee: $30 member / $35 non-member
Meet in the Visitor Center lobby. Limit 20 participants per day.
Join an expert Arboretum guide for an insider's exploration through the Arboretum's 1,070 acres in search of the perfect nature photograph - and what makes it so photo-worthy. Participants are required to bring their own camera, tripod and bad weather equipment.
October 6, 8:30 - 12:30 p.m.
They are hiding in plain sight, but sometimes you just don't know where to look! Discover the oldest and most photogenic trees of the Arboretum with guide Richard Gjertson.
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