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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.
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Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe, Suburbs
1000 Lake Cook Road
Btwn Edens Exprsswy/Rt 41 & Green Bay Rd
Chicago, Illinois 60022 Glencoe, Suburbs
1000 Lake Cook Road
Btwn Edens Exprsswy/Rt 41 & Green Bay Rd
Chicago, Illinois 60022
Classrooms 1 – 13 are located in the Learning Center on the Regenstein Learning Campus. Park in lot six and follow the walking path along the Robert R. McCormick Foundation Plaza and entry drive. (a five-minute walk from the parking lot).
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The Chicago Botanic Garden opened a little more than 40 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. In 2013, one million people visited the Garden's 26 gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on...
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at Digital Photo Academy - The Loop 78 E Washington St 1st Fl Lobby, Chicago, Illinois 60602
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...
Read moreSaturday Mar 4th, 10am - 11:30am Central Time
at Digital Photo Academy - West Loop Cross Streets TBA, Chicago, Illinois 60607
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...
Read moreMon, Feb 13
10:00am - 1:00pm Central Time
Tue, Feb 14
10:00am - 1:00pm Central Time
Wed, Feb 15
10:00am - 1:00pm Central Time
Thu, Feb 16
10:00am - 1:00pm Central Time
Fri, Feb 17
10:00am - 1:00pm Central Time
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Monday Feb 13th, 10am - 1pm Central Time
at Digital Photo Academy - West Loop Cross Streets TBA, Chicago, Illinois 60607
Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a full day, 6 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...
Read moreMon, Feb 13
10:00am - 4:00pm Central Time
Tue, Feb 14
10:00am - 4:00pm Central Time
Wed, Feb 15
10:00am - 4:00pm Central Time
Thu, Feb 16
10:00am - 4:00pm Central Time
Fri, Feb 17
10:00am - 4:00pm Central Time
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Monday Feb 13th, 10am - 4pm Central Time
at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Students will learn the elements of exposure and a basic history of photography. They will learn how to process their own black and white film, as well as make gelatin silver prints with an enlarger. Students should expect to create a few photograms, a contact sheet, and at least 5 finished prints.
Students will learn the elements of exposure and...
Read moreSaturday Feb 18th, 9:30am - 12:30pm Central Time
(5 sessions)
at Digital Photo Academy - South Loop 1700 S Wentworth Ave, Illinois City, Illinois 60616
Composition in the Field: Bridges of the City of the Big Shoulders Your workshop falls on the iconic 4th of July holiday, so your lesson will include tips and techniques accordingly. Since tonight you might be attending a July 4th fireworks display shortly after your workshop, your instructor will be giving tips on capturing fireworks displays...
Composition in the Field: Bridges of the City...
Read moreSaturday Apr 8th, 11am - 2pm Central Time
at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Using flash can lighten and brighten the subject, but using it incorrectly can distort the image or cause the dreaded red-eye. Learn where, when, and how to use flash indoors and outdoors. Bring your DSLR camera and an external flash, if you have one.
Using flash can lighten and brighten the subject,...
Read moreSaturday Mar 4th, 9am - 12pm Central Time
(3 sessions)
at Digital Photo Academy - The Loop 78 E Washington St 1st Fl Lobby, Chicago, Illinois 60602
Full Course Name: Digital Photography Live In-the-Field Workshop @ Chicago Cultural Center The Chicago Cultural Center is home to the largest Tiffany dome in the world and since its restoration in 2008, the dome looks as it did in 1897 under Tiffany’s vision! Nicknamed the People’s Palace, the Chicago Cultural Center hosts a variety of cultural,...
Full Course Name: Digital Photography Live In-the-Field...
Read moreSaturday Mar 4th, 11:30am - 2:30pm Central Time
at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Pursue your passion for macro photography in this class that goes beyond the basics of close-up photography. Topics will include aspect ratios, subject placement, macro focusing, and lighting techniques for maximum image sharpness. Then we will use this knowledge to photograph a different area of the Orchid Show. For this class, these items...
Pursue your passion for macro photography in this...
Read moreSunday Mar 5th, 8am - 11am Central Time
(3 sessions)
at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60022
In conjunction with the Orchid Show, photographer Jack Carlson offers a close-up flower photography class. Learn techniques for macro photography, including tips on focus, lighting, background, and composition. Class includes hands-on shooting sessions at the show before hours, after which we will critique each other’s images. A...
In conjunction with the Orchid Show, photographer...
Read moreWednesday Mar 8th, 8am - 11am Central Time
(3 sessions)
at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, Illinois 60022
This advanced class will further your knowledge of selections and layers, allowing for photo enhancement and manipulation. Projects include black-and-white with color accents, old photo restoration, and abstract art creation. Requirements for the course are a laptop computer with a current version of Adobe Photoshop installed and a digital camera. ...
This advanced class will further your knowledge of...
Read moreMonday Mar 20th, 1pm - 3:30pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
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