Sat, Jul 9
10:00am - 11:30am Central Time
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at Digital Photo Academy - Lincoln Park 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois 60614
This workshop will offer instruction for people who want to learn the ins and outs of their cameras. Improve your skills no matter which camera model you own! Take this Course if you: Just purchased a Digital SLR Camera/Point and shoot camera Want to learn to make simple and creative changes to your pictures using the functions of your camera...
This workshop will offer instruction for people who...
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10:00am - 11:30am Central Time
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3:45pm - 5:15pm Central Time
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Saturday Jul 9th, 10am - 11:30am Central Time
at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Explore the history of photography, beginning in 1827 with the first photograph, through the age of daguerreotype portraits, the photograph’s early development as an art form, the invention of Kodak’s Brownie camera, to contemporary photography. Discover great photographers and examine how this relatively new medium has affected our culture.
Explore the history of photography, beginning in...
Read moreThursday Jul 7th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Central Time
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at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Discover how to capture the beauty of the waterlilies and other aquatic plants found at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn which camera settings are best for capturing floral colors, soft focus, and water reflections. Begin with classroom instruction and then go out into the Garden to practice these concepts. A tripod and polarizing filter suggested,...
Discover how to capture the beauty of the waterlilies...
Read moreSaturday Jul 9th, 8am - 11am Central Time
at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, Illinois 60022
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 imagination. Come find out what your environment looks like through a macro lens. FPC required course, nature & landscape track
When you stop for a moment to examine the world, the...
Read moreTuesday Jul 12th, 9am - 12pm Central Time
(5 sessions)Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a full day, 7 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field...
Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to...
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10:00am - 4:00pm Central Time
Sat, Jul 9
10:00am - 4:00pm Central Time
Sun, Jul 10
10:00am - 4:00pm Central Time
Mon, Jul 11
10:00am - 4:00pm Central Time
Tue, Jul 12
10:00am - 4:00pm Central Time
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Friday Jul 8th, 10am - 4pm Central Time
at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Composition is the arrangement of pattern, symmetry, texture, depth of field, and lines. Each week, you will learn ways to include each of these elements. Each class is devoted to one of the elements in depth.
Composition is the arrangement of pattern, symmetry,...
Read moreSunday Jul 31st, 9am - 12pm Central Time
(5 sessions)at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Learn the techniques and principles of photography. You will explore the basics of photography, including image composition rules, how the camera works, proper exposure, and the functions of lens aperture and shutter speed. The course requires a digital SLR camera. No previous experience is required.
Learn the techniques and principles of photography....
Read moreTuesday Aug 23rd, 9am - 12pm Central Time
(4 sessions)Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a half day, 3 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field...
Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to...
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10:00am - 1:00pm Central Time
Fri, Jul 8
10:00am - 1:00pm Central Time
Sat, Jul 9
10:00am - 1:00pm Central Time
Sun, Jul 10
10:00am - 1:00pm Central Time
Mon, Jul 11
10:00am - 1:00pm Central Time
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Thursday Jul 7th, 10am - 1pm Central Time
at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60022
There are endless photographic opportunities with the architecture and city scenes of Chicago. We will visit Chinatown, Millennium Park/Lurie Garden, and North Michigan Avenue to capture the sights of the city. Explore new camera settings while learning to integrate landscape and hardscape photography.
There are endless photographic opportunities with...
Read moreFriday Aug 19th, 10am - 1pm Central Time
(5 sessions)at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Did you buy a new camera recently? This workshop will help you set up your camera and learn basic operations. Please have your digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, mirrorless camera, or advanced point-and-shoot camera on hand.
Did you buy a new camera recently? This workshop...
Read moreSaturday Aug 27th, 9am - 11:30am Central Time
(3 sessions)at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Bridges in myriad styles, materials, and lengths connect the Garden’s nine islands. They make interesting photo subjects themselves and also serve as wonderful vantage points from which to capture the land and water around them. Learn the best focal lengths and framing techniques to use.
Bridges in myriad styles, materials, and lengths...
Read moreThursday Sep 1st, 9am - 12pm Central Time
(4 sessions)at Digital Photo Academy - Lincoln Park 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois 60614
Composition in the Field: Lincoln Park Zoo Sometimes it is quite a challenge to create a compelling image of animals and other attractions at a zoo. The bars, the other visitors, various debris lead to distracting elements of making the best images. Your Digital Photo Academy instructor will offer tips on playing the waiting game to get photographs...
Composition in the Field: Lincoln Park Zoo Sometimes...
Read moreSaturday Jul 9th, 11:30am - 2:30pm Central Time
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at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60022
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.
Visit special areas of the Garden for unique photographic...
Read moreSaturday Aug 6th, 9am - 12pm Central Time
(4 sessions)at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60022
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 Photography or the consent of the instructor.
Thoughtful processes are key steps in learning to...
Read moreTuesday Sep 20th, 9am - 12pm Central Time
(5 sessions)at Digital Photo Academy - Lincoln Park 2391 North Stockton Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60614
Composition in the Field: Lincoln Park and Conservatory Each Composition in the Field class begins with a talk with one of our experienced instructors, and then you and your fellow students take a stroll through one of a variety of photogenic locales (in any of the 20+ cities the DPA encapsulates). There is street photography, magnificent...
Composition in the Field: Lincoln Park and Conservatory...
Read moreSaturday Sep 3rd, 11:30am - 2:30pm Central Time
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