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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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.
Digital Photo Academy @ 2391 North Stockton Drive, Chicago, IL
Join us for a captivating photography experience at Lincoln Park, where you'll learn the art of capturing light, composing powerful images, and shooting in various environments. From architectural details to macro-photography, this hands-on course will enhance your skills and leave you with stunning photographs. Rain or shine, don't miss this opportunity to explore and create in one of Chicago's most picturesque locations.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL
Discover the secrets behind capturing the essence of nature through photography. Learn about composition, storytelling, and techniques to document the ever-changing seasons. Uncover the camera's perspective and develop your unique visual narrative.
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Unleash your photography potential with expert guidance in this hands-on workshop designed to help you master the setup and basic operations of your new camera. Capture stunning images with confidence, whether you own a DSLR, mirrorless, or advanced point-and-shoot camera.
Digital Photo Academy @ 2238 W. Rice St, Chicago, IL
Experience the art of photography in a stunning Chicago venue. Capture the beauty of the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, inside and out, and learn the secrets of composition and lighting. Join us for an informative and challenging workshop led by experienced instructor Rose Yuen.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
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.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
Illinois state parks offer a variety of opportunities for photographers to capture unique habitats. You will spend your first week in the woods and trails of the Chicago Botanic Garden, followed by Illinois Beach State Park, where you will photograph the black oak forests, cacti, and cattails. Explore Moraine Hills State Park in the third week, and practice capturing images of some of the more than 200 bird species around Lake Defiance. Week...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Capture the vibrant beauty of autumn at the Chicago Botanic Garden as you learn to master your camera and photograph the stunning colors of deciduous and evergreen trees. This course will teach you techniques to enhance the texture and pattern of evergreens and capture the changing colors of deciduous trees up close. Students with a working knowledge of DSLR or mirrorless cameras are welcome.
AbelCine Training @ 2602 W 16th St , Chicago, IL
This one-day course is an intensive, hands-on class designed to train a technically oriented Filmmaker, Digital Imaging Technician or Camera Assistant to the level of operating a Phantom Flex4K in the field as a Phantom Technician. Upon course completion, you will be added to AbelCine’s online Phantom Tech List. Who Should Attend: DPs DITs ACs Topics include: Morning Part 1: Introduction to Phantom High-Speed Camera...
AbelCine Training @ 2602 W 16th St , Chicago, IL
Our exclusive Sony VENICE Bootcamp is a practical, hands-on workshop focused on real-world applications of the camera. It is designed for working professionals, as well as those who are looking to enter the field. By the end of the workshop, you will have gained the knowledge, confidence, and experience needed to shoot with the Sony VENICE on a wide range of projects. Topics include menus, specialty uses, accessories, exposure dynamics, Dual ISO...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
The Garden will serve as a natural laboratory as we explore a variety of photographic techniques to take you from an ordinary snapshot to botanic art. Heavy emphasis will be put on finding your own artistic style while advancing your photographic skill set and beginning to create your own botanic art portfolio. This course is designed for intermediate photographers. You will walk away with your own set of professionally produced images. Digital SLR...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Annex 2, Chicago, IL
This introduction to artificial lighting includes both manipulating light from continuous sources (hot lights) and working with flash and strobe. Through technical exercises and demonstrations, this class will explore a variety of lighting strategies for still life, botanical arrangements, and portraits. The class will cover on-camera flash techniques, capturing motion with flash, off-camera syncing, light painting, and more. The School's CEUs =...
Develop your artistic vision by using natural and artificial light to discover textures and patterns. With your SLR camera’s flash, flashlights, the sun, and other light sources, create a 3D world showing the rhythm of nature. This intermediate-level class will include an opportunity to use strobe lighting, light tables, and backdrops for the study of textures in composition.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
FPC fundamental course, nature and wildlife track Students will learn about capturing images of both native wildflowers and garden flowers. The emphasis will be on color and tonal balance, close-ups, backgrounds, natural lighting, and composition. Wildflowers change quickly in the spring, so each week will offer a new array of subjects. Please dress for the weather. Digital SLR cameras plus a standard and macro lens are mandatory, as is a...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Discover how to capture the brilliance of fall color! Celebrated photographer Allen Rokach will share his expertise creating exciting images and will explain how to expand your photographic horizons by developing an artistic vision. Learn to improve your images, including the use of after-capture techniques that can help you transform competent images into truly great ones. Lunch is on your own. Digital cameras and laptops for the...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
The winter season presents a wealth of light and shadows, a perfect opportunity to capture them in the added drama of black and white photography. Topics will include appropriate filters and metering patterns for reflected light. Class limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
Master the art of capturing stunning close-up images of orchids with photographer Jack Carlson at the renowned Orchid Show. Explore macro photography techniques including focus, lighting, composition, and background. Join us for hands-on shooting sessions before hours and receive valuable feedback on your images.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
Discover the secrets of macro photography as you explore the mesmerizing world of orchids. Learn advanced techniques in aspect ratios, subject placement, macro focusing, and lighting to capture stunning up-close images. Unleash your creativity and elevate your skills in this immersive class at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
While sunrise offers a dramatic photo opportunity, winter sunrise combined with snow and early morning light presents particular photographic challenges. Learn how to compose and meter for these unique light levels. Note: The Schools CEUs= 6 hours
Different types of trees require different photographic techniques to represent their beauty. For evergreens, the emphasis is on texture and pattern; for deciduous trees, capturing branches and the changing color of leaves as individual subjects in close-ups is the focus. Digital SLR cameras with a medium to wide-angle lens and macro or close-focusing lens are required.
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