Discover and photograph late spring at the Arboretum. Learn and apply landscape and close-up techniques for creating striking images while learning composition and photo enhancement. Emphasis will be on landscape photography with trees as the subject and capturing blooming flowers and insects. The workshop includes a classroom digital presentation, an illustrated handout, and shooting sessions with the instructor, Josh Taylor. Participants will also learn about stitching (panoramas), focus stacking, and combining multiple images for creative effects—techniques easily done in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. Participants unfamiliar with these software programs will have the opportunity to become familiar with some of their basic features. Program participants can e-mail the instructor two JPEG images from the workshop for written critique.

Bring ALL photo equipment, including a digital memory card, extra batteries, and camera manual. A tripod is optional but highly recommended. While point-and-shoot cameras are welcome, please be reminded that these cameras can work quite well but have limited options.

Fee: $45 members, $60 general public