Please note: This program has been canceled.
Get to know the spring wildflowers of Illinois during this multiweek photography workshop at The Morton Arboretum. Start in the classroom, learning the names of common wildflowers and how to capture their beauty with your camera. Then head outdoors to apply your learning. With a mix of classroom sessions and field time, this workshop will cover
- techniques and camera settings for close-up photography,
- composing photos to draw focus to your subject,
- using light effectively, and
- wildflower identification.
Appropriate for the beginning photographer and those looking to explore their camera’s manual settings, this class will also familiarize students with the flora of the local woodlands and how the ephemeral landscape shifts from week to week. Students may use DSLR cameras or smartphones.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructors: Cora Jacobs, photographer; Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist, The Morton Arboretum
Age: 16 and older
Course number: P332