Instructor – Lesli Cohan, Photographer & Owner
Images Through The Door Photography
Welcome to a special workshop in a special place – the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden. My goal is to help you capture the beauty of the colors and textures throughout the Garden, and to guide your photo compositions and techniques through visualization and instruction on how light, shadow, color and shape interact in a photographic vision.
Seeing and expressing yourself through your photos is much like the old joke about what it takes to get to Carnegie Hall – practice, practice, practice! Some people can do this naturally and some cannot; but everyone can learn a little more about how to “see” and refine their own distinct vision during this workshop.
We will spend the workshop time outdoors in the garden looking for special subjects, and I will be there to give pointers and suggest ways to help you work with your camera and lenses to get a good result. In order to best use our time, all participants should have a good working knowledge of their cameras and lenses. It is also great if you have experience in how to change settings on your camera, as we will experiment using some Manual and other settings. In addition, if you have one, bring a tripod – it really helps you to get those shots without shake!
It is the goal of the workshop to create understanding, appreciation and respect for the natural environment of the Garden. Participants are required to follow all rules and regulations at the location, and have respect for the fragile plant species. We will always place the welfare of the plant and flower species above the desire to get any shot that might contribute to stress or destruction of this beautiful environment.
The workshop will begin at exactly 10:15am, so please show respect to your fellow participants by arriving at the scheduled time.
You can register for this class alone or with the class on Saturday, May 9th. Class size will be kept small to ensure personal attention and good use of time in the Rhododendron Garden. Classes will be held rain or shine.
So stop stressing, and come join other photography enthusiasts for a low stress, informative and fun learning adventure. You and your camera will be better friends!
Register online or call the Garden Gift Shop to register: 253-838-4646 x. 140. Cost per class is $40.00. Special offer: take this class on May 16th on Blue Poppy Day – Art in Bloom and add the May 9th class to receive a $5.00 discount! (Total for both classes will be $75.00. Must register by calling the Gift Shop to receive this special offer! (One discount per person) This makes a great Mother’s Day gift.
Further information will be emailed to recipients upon receipt of registration, so please make sure to give your correct email address.
Proceeds to benefit the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden development fund.
Introduction to Flower & Garden Photography (Class 2)
May 16, 2015
Saturday
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
2525 S 336th St Federal Way, WA 98003
Location Map: See below