May 4th
11am–2pm CDT
Learn advanced techniques in portrait photography and explore the vibrant streets of Chicago in these photography classes, where participants will discover how to capture the essence of the city through their lens.
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Digital Photo Academy @ 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Explore the vibrant art, culture, and urban life of Millennium Park in Chicago through the lens of your camera. Join a photographer in the field to learn new techniques, ask questions, and capture stunning images of the unique architecture and artwork that make this park one of the greatest attractions in the city. Millennium Park offers something for every budding photographer.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
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.
Jun 1st
9am–12pm CDT
Meets 4 Times
Digital Photo Academy @ 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL
Explore the beauty of Garfield Park through the lens of your camera in this immersive photography course. Capture the vibrant flora, intricate patterns, and stunning reflections while learning techniques to enhance your photography skills. Join us for a unique experience in the heart of Chicago's West Side.
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Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
Refine your landscape photography skills through the art of composition, mastering elements like pattern, symmetry, and depth of field. Each week, delve deep into one composition element to acquire techniques for enhancing your photographic vision. Elevate your craft with newfound skills that promise to elevate the impact of your landscape captures.
Jun 24th
9am–12pm CDT
Meets 5 Times
Digital Photo Academy @ 1365 N Astor St, Chicago, IL
Discover the prestige, wealth, and history of Chicago's Gold Coast through the lens of a professional photographer in this immersive digital photography course. Capture the stunning architecture and vibrant street life of this affluent neighborhood while learning the secrets of composition and technique. Unleash your creativity and create powerful images that showcase the beauty of the Gold Coast.
Digital Photo Academy @ 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Join us for a unique photography experience at the Lincoln Park Zoo, where you'll learn how to capture animals in their natural habitat and create stunning compositions. Our experienced instructors will share tips and techniques to eliminate distractions and bring your images to life. Don't miss this opportunity to improve your photography skills in a beautiful and inspiring setting.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Take your digital photography skills to the next level as you explore advanced techniques and creative approaches at Chicago Botanic Garden. Enhance your photos with lead lines, manual focus, and precise aperture settings to achieve impressive and artistic images. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or consent of the instructor.
Jul 13th
9am–12pm CDT
Meets 4 Times
Digital Photo Academy @ 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL
Discover the beauty and culture of the Chicago Cultural Center through the lens of a professional photographer in this digital photography workshop. Capture the grandeur of the Tiffany dome, master light, and shadow techniques, and unleash your creativity in shooting both indoor and outdoor architectural marvels. Elevate your skills and create captivating images of this iconic Chicago landmark.
Sep 7th
11:30am–2:30pm CDT
Digital Photo Academy @ 410 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Step into a realm of timeless elegance at the Vintage Fine Arts Building, an architectural marvel steeped in history. From majestic granite columns to intricate Art Nouveau motifs, every corner offers a captivating photo opportunity. Explore classic composition techniques and capture the soulful narratives of this historic space, where every detail tells a story waiting to be immortalized through your lens.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Experience the vibrant allure of a hidden world awaiting your lens. Join us in capturing the exquisite beauty of fluttering butterflies and delicate blooms before the public gaze. Elevate your photography skills with expert guidance amidst this kaleidoscope of colors.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Opportunities for close-up photography, though capturing these images can be challenging. Learn how to take beautiful close-up images of plants and other life forms with more confidence and consistency. Bring up to ten nature photographs in JPEG format on a jump drive for review and critique.
Using flash can lighten and brighten the subject, but using it incorrectly can distort the image or cause unwanted reflections. Learn where, when, and how to use flash indoors and outdoors by varying the intensity of the light through the use of bounce cards, diffusers, and camera settings. Bring your camera and an external flash if you have one. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
Learn the differences among focal lengths of lenses and how to select the appropriate lens for each particular subject. Other topics include matching the lens to the light level, depth of field, and how to obtain maximum image sharpness, as well as using the hyperfocal length setting with manual focus. Note: This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. ...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Make your images even better with Adobe Photoshop Elements—a user-friendly photo editor that has the same concepts as the full version of Photoshop. Apply selection tools, layers, and smart brushes. A laptop computer with Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Photoshop CS5 installed and a digital camera are required.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Wondering what to do with your photos once you have them? This Photoshop-based class is focused on developing your editing and printing skills for those with previous photography experience. In our time together, our projects will focus on collage/layering methods, advanced corrective tools, and preparing files for print. Please note: though we will spend some time taking pictures, this class is primarily a digital editing course for those with pre-existing...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
When you shoot in “automatic”, you're telling the camera to do the thinking for you. Camera settings can be very intimidating, but there are shortcuts for the most important settings which can greatly improve your photography by several levels. Take control of your images, and learn how and when to use these settings, intuitively.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Digitize your family photos, letters, and other personal items you have sitting in an old shoe box in the back of your closet! Students will bring in their own material and learn how to scan, edit out dust and scratches in Adobe Photoshop, learn different approaches on organizing a digital archive, and begin one of their own! Required Materials: Bring an assortment of your personal ephemera to scan each week, and a thumb drive and/or...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to visit and photograph five magnificent gardens in and around Chicago at the height of the summer bloom during this intensive five-day flower and garden workshop led by master photographer Allen Rokach. Rokach will guide participants to the limitless possibilities of digital photography in a garden setting, focusing on the particular strengths of each location: spectacular specialty gardens of the Chicago...
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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