Photography
Classes, workshops and programs
Immerse yourself in 1,300 acres of rich subject matter, dramatic color, open spaces and abundant wildlife to capture stunning nature photographs. With the Arboretum as your inspiration and your laboratory, you will learn tips and techniques from renowned photographers. Your close-to-home photographic excursion awaits.
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Winter Bird Photography (Online)
Thursday, February 9, 6:30-8 p.m.
Beginner to Intermediate: Familiarity with the manual functions of your camera and an understanding of exposure settings.
$24 member/$29 non-member
Optional Add-On Practicum in the Field: Winter Bird Photography
Saturday, February 11, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
$54 member/$69 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.
Intro to Camera Techniques for Nature Photography (Online)
Thursday, March 16, 6:30-8 p.m.
Beginner
$24 member/$29 non-member
Optional Add-On Practicum in the Field: Camera Techniques for Nature Photography
Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
$69 member/$84 non-member
Creative iPhone Photography: Understanding Light
Saturday, March 25, 9 a.m.-noon
Beginner
$75 member/$90 non-member
Special Access: Spring Full Moon Photography at the Arb 2-session Workshop
2 session series
Tuesday, April 4, 5-9 p.m. & Wednesday, April 5, 6-10 p.m.Any skill level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$232 member/$262 non-member
Creative iPhone Photography: Shooting & Composition
Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Beginner
$105 member/$120 non-member
Creative Capture: Photographing Spring Wildflowers (Online)
Tuesday, April 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
Any level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$44 member/$49 non-member
iPhone Photo Editing Made Easy: 2-Session Workshop (Online)
2-session series
Tuesday, April 25, 6:30-9 p.m. AND Thursday, April 27, 6:30-9 p.m. CDTBeginner
$90 member/$95 non-member
Photographing Spring Bulbs in Bloom (Online); Optional In-Person Practicum
Webinar Thursday, May 11, 6:30-8 p.m. CDT / Optional In-person Practicum Saturday, May 13, 8-10 a.m.
Beginner
$39-$95 member/$44-$115 non-member
Creative Capture: Photographing Beautiful Buds (Online)
Tuesday, May 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
Any level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$44 member/$49 non-member
Discovering a World of Pollinators: A Photographer's Field Guide (Online)
Tuesday, June 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
All Levels, with some knowledge of manual camera settings preferred.
$44 member/$49 non-member
The Art of Up Close: Macro Nature Photography (Online)
Tuesday, June 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
Any level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$44 member/$49 non-member
Photo Walks With Eric: Summer Solstice at the Arb
Wednesday, June 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m. OR 7-9 p.m.
Beginner
$56 member/$71 non-member
Garden Landscape Photography (Online)
Tuesday, June 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
Beginner
$44 member/$49 non-member
Creative Capture: Photographing Butterflies, Moths & Caterpillars (Online)
Tuesday, July 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
Any level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$44 member/$49 non-member
Creative Capture: Photographing Magnificent Mushrooms (Online)
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
Any level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$44 member/$49 non-member
Creative Capture: Photographing Spectacular Seeds & Fantastic Fruits (Online)
Thursday, Sept. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CDT
Any level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$44 member/$49 non-member
Pollinator Photography at the Arb: Butterflies, Bees & More!
Saturday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Any skill level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$92 member/$107 non-member
Night Photography Academy (2-session Online), Optional In-Person 2-session Practicum
2-session Webinar Tuesday, Sept. 12 & Thursday, Sept. 14, 7-9 p.m. CDT
Optional In-person 2-session Practicum Friday, Sept. 15 & Saturday, Sept. 16, 7-11 p.m.Any skill level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$82-$314 member/$87-$349 non-member
Special Access: Shooting the Light, Dusk to Dawn 2-Session Photography Workshop
2 session series
Friday, Sept. 15, 5-8 p.m. AND Saturday, Sept. 16, 6-8 a.m.Intermediate
$140 member/$170 non-member
Special Access: Harvest Full Moon Photography At The Arboretum 2-session Workshop
2-session series
Thursday Sept. 28, 5-9 p.m. AND Friday, Sept. 29, 5-9 p.m.Any skill level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$232 member/$262 non-member
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