Chicago Botanic Garden Summer 2019

Regenstein School | Adult Education 56 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. Photographing Butterflies & Blooms Capture the colorful world of the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition. This intermediate- to ad- vanced-level class meets before the exhibition opens to the general public. Participants should have a working knowledge of camera controls and lens settings. Close-focusing/macro lens and tripod are strongly suggested. The School’s CEUs=3 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $57.60/$72 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Wednesday, June 12, 7 – 10 a.m. or Saturday, June 15, 7 – 10 a.m. New! Photography: Advanced Post-Processing Learn the post-processing workflow using a wide variety of images. You'll learn how to use Camera Raw and Photoshop, and unlock the power of curves to make global edits and local- ized tweaks. Discover thought processes, tips, and techniques for working with landscapes, portraits, collages, and cityscapes. Bring your laptop and images to work on in class. This course is for intermediate and advanced pho- tographers. The School’s CEUs=12 hours FPC elective, master track David Tepper, fine art photographer and platinum/palladium printer $299/$373.75 | Classroom 4, Learning Center 2 Fridays, June 21 & 28, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Exploring Hidden Gems of the Garden with Cameras Visit special areas of the Garden for unique photographic opportunities in places off the beaten path. This is an opportunity to capture images not often seen by Garden visitors. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or equivalent knowledge and skill. Class limited to DSLR cameras. The School’s CEUs=12 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $232/$290 | Horticulture Conference Room, Rice Plant Resource Center 4 Saturdays, June 22 – July 20, 9 a.m. – noon (no class July 6) Nature & Landscape Photography Portfolio B Examine the compositional techniques of today’s contemporary nature and landscape photographers to help you find your photo- graphic voice. Apply these ideas to your work through weekly class projects. Display your photographic vision through a portfolio created during the workshop. This course is designed for intermediate photographers. Digital SLR or mirrorless cameras are required. FPC required course, nature and landscape track Paul Lucas, nature photographer and instructor $303.20/$379 | Classroom 4, Learning Center 6 Sundays, June 23– August 4, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (no class July 7) Photographing the Great Basin and Beyond The Great Basin includes 81 acres of water surrounded by 5.6 miles of shoreline. You will find new photographic venues as you explore the Great Basin, the North Lake, and the Cove, areas of particular biodiversity in the summer. Students should have a working knowledge of their cameras. Tripods strongly encouraged. DSLR camera required. The School’s CEUs=12 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $232/$290 | Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center 4 Mondays, July 1 – 22, 9 a.m. – noon Intermediate Digital Photography Thoughtful processes are key steps in learning to identify, then capture, an impressive and artistic image as an intermediate photographer. Use lead lines, selective manual focus, and appropriate aperture settings to enhance your photos. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photog- raphy or the consent of the instructor. FPC requirement Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $349/$436.25 | Design Studio, Regenstein Center 6 Tuesdays, July 9 – August 20, 6 – 9 p.m. (no class August 6) New! Rose Garden Photography Light levels, varied shapes and colors, and hor- izontal and vertical patterns combine to create a photographic palette of variegated reds, pinks, whites, and yellows. Learn techniques in the classroom, then head to the Krasberg Rose Garden to practice and make the most of summer color. Class is limited to DSLR cameras. Tripod strongly encouraged. Macro or close-focusing lens helpful but not required. The School’s CEUs=6 hours FPC elective Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer $116/$145 | Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center 2 Thursdays, July 18 & 25, 8 – 11 a.m. Memories, Moons, and Imagination: An Evening with Eddie Soloway Join photographer and storyteller Eddie Soloway for an entertaining and inspirational presentation designed to open you up to the beauty right in front of our noses...and deep inside our hearts. Eddie Soloway, photographer, teacher, and storyteller $23.20/$29 | Classroom 2, Learning Center Friday, August 2, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Special Engagement: A Natural Eye with Eddie Soloway Visiting Artist Workshop Eddie Soloway brings his Santa Fe-based Natural Eye workshop to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Soloway’s activities are designed to change your perspective, sharpen your senses, and fine-tune your techniques. Space is limited. The School’s CEUs=10 hours FPC elective, master track Eddie Soloway, photographer, teacher, and storyteller $695/$869 | Classroom 2, Learning Center Saturday & Sunday, August 3 & 4, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eddie Soloway