Adult Opportunities

Beginning iPhone Photography

Learn to take stunning nature photographs with your iPhone.

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Please note: This program has been canceled.

Have a love for landscape and nature photography and an iPhone? This class is perfect for those who want to build their photography skills, learn about photographic composition, creative styles, proper angles, and pro tips to use the camera in your phone, while creating stunning and beautiful images, from scenic landscapes to close-up nature shots. Practice your skills with guidance from your instructor on the beautiful grounds of The Morton Arboretum.

In this course participants will learn:

  • how to locate and best use the camera features on an iPhone
  • how to use various post-processing apps, editing programs, and techniques to create and enhance iPhone images.
  • how to find photo opportunities and create a skillfully composed image.

There is no need for any professional photography equipment or expensive lenses. All you need is an iPhone!

This program meets in person at the Arboretum.

Instructor: Don Bersano, photographer

Age: 16 and older

Course number: P285

Instructor

Don Bersano, photographer

Since 1981, professional photographer Don Bersano brings years of combined experience in the field of photography. His ability to blend nature, landscape, fashion, commercial, fitness, and portrait photography along with his creative use of lighting, color, and warmth has made his work instantly recognizable throughout the industry. His photos have been widely circulated in numerous publications in the United States and abroad. Bersano recently retired from teaching photography at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois. He is currently an education program guide at The Morton Arboretum and also continues to operate his professional photography business in the Chicago area.

What to Know

Please bring materials for taking notes, water, a snack, and your iPhone.

A portable charger is optional, but recommended.

Program Schedule

Please note: This program has been canceled.

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