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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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-memberCreative iPhone Photography: Shooting & Composition
Sunday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Beginner
$105 member/$120 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.Photographing Fall Color
Sunday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
All levels, some familiarity with the manual settings on your camera preferred
$92 member/$107 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.Art of Photography Speaker Series: Mitch Dobrowner (Online)
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 7-8:15 p.m. CT
$15 member/$20 non-memberCreative iPhone Photography: Understanding Light
Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m.-noon
Beginner
$75 member/$90 non-memberCLASS CANCELED.Photo Field Trip: The Great Sandhill Crane Migration (Online + In-Person)
Online Webinar: Thursday, Oct. 26, 6:30-8 p.m.
In-Person Field Trip: Saturday, Oct. 28, 7-11 a.m$155 member/$160 non-memberSOLD OUT, waitlist available.iPhone Photo Editing Made Easy (Online)
2-session series Tuesday, Nov. 7 and Thursday, Nov. 9, 6:30-9 p.m. CT
Beginner
$80 member/$85 non-memberArt of Photography Speaker Series: Douglas Hill (Online)
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7-8:15 p.m. CT
$15 member/$20 non-memberSpecial Access Photographer's Evening: Arboretum Winter Lights Display
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 5-8:30 p.m.
$22 member/$37 non-memberArt of Photography Speaker Series: Travis Novitsky (Online)
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7-8:15 p.m. CT
$15 member/$20 non-memberPhotographing Winter’s Wonders (Online + In-Person)
Live online webinar: Thursday, Jan. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CT
In-person practicum: Saturday, Jan. 6, 2:30-5:30 p.mAll levels, some familiarity with the manual settings on your camera preferred
$44-$119 member/$49-$139 non-memberArt of Photography Speaker Series: Areca Roe (Online)
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, 7-8:15 p.m. CT
$15 member/$20 non-memberEditing Essentials: Flower and Nature Photos (Online)
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CT
All levels, some familiarity with Adobe Lightroom Class suggested
$44 member/$49 non-memberFocus Stacking - From Concept to Completion
Saturday, Jan. 27, 1-4 p.m.
Intermediate
$75 member/$90 non-memberWinter Bird Photography (Online + In-Person)
Live online webinar: Thursday, Feb. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. CT
In-person practicum: Saturday, Feb. 10, 9:30-11:30 a.mFamiliarity with the manual functions of your camera and exposure settings.
$39-$93 member/$44-$113 non-memberArt of Photography Speaker Series: Cynthia Dickinson (Online)
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7-8:15 p.m. CT
$15 member/$20 non-memberEditing Essentials: Removing Distractions with Photoshop (Online)
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CT
All levels, some familiarity with editing software is suggested
$44 member/$49 non-memberSpecial Access: Winter Full Moon Photography
2 session series
Friday, Feb. 23, 3-8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 24, 3-8 p.m.Any skill level, some experience with manual settings preferred
$216 member/$231 non-memberCLASS CANCELED.Camera Techniques for Nature Photography (Online + In-Person)
Live online webinar: Thursday, March 14, 6:30-8 p.m. CT
In-person practicum: Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.mBeginner
$39-$114 member/$44-$134 non-memberEditing Essentials: Creative Techniques with Photoshop (Online)
Tuesday, March 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CT
All levels, some familiarity with Adobe Photoshop suggested
$44 member/$49 non-member
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