This five-session photography course includes three online sessions and two field sessions 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 create the preferred shot..
- 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 includes Zoom sessions and in-person sessions at The Morton Arboretum.
Instructor: Cora Jacobs, photographer
Age: 16 and older
Course number: P000
