This four-session photography course includes a mix of classroom time and field time on the grounds of The Morton Arboretum.
Over the course of the class, students will:
- Learn how to adjust a camera’s manual settings to get the shot you envision.
- Learn basic composition and editing techniques.
- Learn how to read and adjust to different types of light conditions.
- Get personalized feedback through supportive critique sessions.
Students will also practice new skills and concepts with the support of the instructor during two field sessions. Participants have the chance to experiment with camera settings in an inspiring natural setting and get on-the-spot direction and feedback from a professional photographer.
Participants should have a digital camera with manual functions, such as a DSLR. This class is not intended for smartphone cameras.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Cora Jacobs, photographer
Age: 16 and older
Course number: P000
Instructor
Cora Jacobs, photographer
Cora Jacobs is both a nature and a street photographer. She has been teaching at The Morton Arboretum since 2012. She served as the managing editor for Allium, A Journal of Poetry & Prose and taught magazine editing and production at Columbia College Chicago.
What to Know
This program meets indoors and outdoors.
For outdoor sessions on Saturdays, check the forecast and dress for the winter weather. Wear comfortable, sturdy boots or shoes and plan to walk more than a mile on uneven terrain.
This program is intended for beginners.
Please bring a fully-charged digital DSLR camera and manual, a notebook and pen, water, and a snack. Materials for taking notes will also be useful.
Program Schedule
This program meets the following five times.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thornhill Education Center (Parking Lot 21), West Side
