Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2020

58 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. iPhone Photography There are hundreds of photography apps available for iPhones, and many have similar features. Explore some of the better-known apps along with instruction on use for nature photography. We will go over the basics of iPhone photography along with fieldwork. Ex- amine the photos taken during class and learn how to enhance, manipulate, or alter them. iPhones are mandatory. Tobin Fraley, photographer $99/$124 | Design Studio, Regenstein Center 3 Fridays, April 17 – May 1, 10 a.m. – noon New! Discover iPhone 11 Photography The iPhone 11 and 11Pro open a whole new range of possibilities when it comes to taking photographs. Many of the standard methods used in photography with previous iPhones have been altered or eliminated. Explore using the new iPhone 11 camera for sharper imaging, low light photography, updated apps, and iOS software updates that include new technology called Deep Fusion. Tobin Fraley, photographer $79/$99 | Design Studio, Regenstein Center 2 Fridays, April 24 & May 1, 1 – 3 p.m. Photographing the Garden With 27 gardens, nine islands, six miles of shoreline, and four natural areas spread across 385 acres, the Chicago Botanic Garden is a dream and a challenge for photographers. Discover places and techniques for creating captivating images, review compositional ideas, and explore how to capture the essence of the Garden. Then, put your knowledge to work photographing the Garden. Dress for the weather. Paul Lucas, nature photographer and instructor $79/$99 | Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center 2 Saturdays, May 9 & 16, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Garden and Travel Photography The best souvenirs of your trip are often photographs of the buildings and gardens you visit. Learn how to create lead-lines in addition to using light, angle, and time of day to optimize your pictures. Classes will be held at the Garden and other locations. Dress for the weather. Working knowledge of your digital camera is required. Digital camera (no tablets or cell phones, please) and tripod strongly encouraged. Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $239/$299 | Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center 4 Wednesdays, May 20 – June 10, 9 a.m. – noon Focus on Photography Certificate of Merit Program Certificate classes are open to all, as long as prerequisites have been met. For details, visit chicagobotanic.org/certificate. Photographing in Natural Light Photographers often find themselves in a situ- ation where flash photography is not allowed, or where artificial light disturbs the honesty of a photo. Learn techniques that use natural light from available sources to capture realistic and untouched images. FPC fundamental course, nature and landscape track Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $239/$299 | Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center 4 Saturdays, April 4 – May 2, 9 a.m. – noon (no class April 11) New! Macro Photography When you stop for a moment to examine the world, the extraordinary can be found in the mundane. Explore the ways you can open up the world by using depth of field, lighting, camera angle, and, most of all, your imagina- tion. Come find out what your environment looks like through a macro lens. FPC required course, nature & landscape track Tobin Fraley, photographer $299/$374 | Design Studio, Regenstein Center 5 Mondays, April 13 – May 11, 9 a.m. – noon Photography