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Discover the art of capturing the perfect shot with a wide range of photography classes in Chicago. Learn the fundamentals, master advanced techniques, and gain the skills needed to excel in this creative field.

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Orchid Photography: Under the Big Top

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Capture the enchanting beauty of circus and carnival-inspired orchids at the Orchid Show with this exclusive photography class. Learn expert tips and camera settings before exploring the show with your camera and tripod to capture stunning images. Limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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The Landmarks Afternoon Tour

Kevin OConnell Photography @ 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL

This Tour meets in the Grant Park area unless a different location is discussed and agreed upon. This tour is designed for anyone that has a camera who wants to learn some great tips to get a great picture. We will work with each customer one-on-one to show you how this is done. Yes, we will do this with your camera, so the pictures taken are all yours. The Landmark Tours are done in various different places around the city. All levels in photography,...

All levels 16 and older
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$295
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Advanced iPhone Photography Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Take iPhone Photography to the next level with updated and new Apps, plus a look at updated iPhone features.   Prerequisite: iPhone Photography.

(126) Advanced 18 and older
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Beginning Smartphone Photography

The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL

Remember, “the best camera is the one that’s with you.” Whether you are new to photography or new to smartphones, discover techniques for getting great nature images with your phone. This class will cover the basics of using your smartphone to capture attractive images, provide tips and tricks, and recommend a selection of good starter apps for some basic photo editing.  Notes: Held indoors and outdoors; please dress for the weather...

(15) Beginner 16 and older
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Friday Night Lights Tour

Kevin OConnell Photography

This tour is for anyone who wants to shoot the beautiful city lights at night. We can meet at a number of places, including Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, The Chicago river, and more.  We will be mostly getting ready for the Blue hour, which is after sunset when the sky turns a brilliant shade of Blue, and before it turns Black This tour is designed for anyone that has a camera who wants to learn some great tips to get a great picture....

All levels 16 and older
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$125
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Fix Your Smartphone Photos

Vaudezilla Studios

Ever get a photo on your Smartphone that you wanted to improve? Maybe the background is distracting? Maybe the color looks funny? Maybe there is a blemish on a face you want to eliminate? You can do this yourself on your phone! Sheffield Belmont will show you how to fix your photos quickly and easily! We will use free apps available for any Smartphone.  Please bring your Smartphone with photos you want to work on, and with Snapseed and Aviary...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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The Landmarks Morning Tour

Kevin OConnell Photography

The weekday tours can be made anytime during our open hours 10:00am to 2:30pm and last two hours. We will usually meet at a designated spot with in the Grant Park area of the south loop, unless an agreed upon area anywhere in Chicago. This tour is designed for anyone that has a camera who wants to learn some great tips to get a great picture. We will work with each customer one-on-one to show you how this is done. Yes, we will do this with your...

All levels 16 and older
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$125
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Grace of Intention

Museum of Contemporary Photography Colum

Monuments are deliberate gestures—objects or structures created to commemorate an event, person or era. Their meaning is usually imposed, and they often serve as focal points for aspirational civic and political attributes like valor and sacrifice, or to underscore a foundational political narrative. But their meaning can transform, changing over time as the relevance of their symbolism ebbs and flows due to social and political shifts.  Like...

(3) All levels 16 and older
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Photographing Foliage

Chicago Botanic Garden

Why seek out short-lived flowers for your photographic images when leaves can be so much more interesting? Foliage plants exhibit design, texture, and pattern. Learn to work with light and focus to create dramatic photos. DSLR camera (no phones); tripod and close-focusing lens strongly suggested.

(126) All levels 18 and older
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$249

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