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  • Saturday, October 1, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon, and Wednesdays, October 12 and 19, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – The Art of Photographing Trees

    Trees, because of branching breadth and trunk height, can be challenging subjects to photograph. In this Arnold Arboretum three part class, Erik Gehring will provide tips, tricks, and photographic theory in order to create unique and dramatic images of trees. In the first session on Saturday, October 1, from 9 – 12 at the Dana Greenhouse at the Arboretum, you will begin in the landscape, looking at some of the Arboretum’s specimens to consider composition and framing, how best to capture the organic nature of a tree, and thinking about what conditions will best complement the subject. Classroom time in the second and third sessions on Wednesday, October 12 and Wednesday, October 19, from 6:30 – 8:30 in the Hunnewell Building, will include lectures, discussions, and group critiques of your images and ideas. Between classes you will be expected to practice the techniques taught in class and photograph trees in a variety of conditions. Plan to bring your images to class on a thumb drive for critique. If you are a film photographer, please bring prints to class. The fee is $105 for Arboretum members, $140 for non-members, and you may register on line at www.arboretum.harvard.edu.

  • Tuesday, August 16, 6:00 pm – Photography Workshop on Jamaica Pond

    Capture Boston’s picturesque parks during the 2nd annual Boston Park Advocates Summer Amateur Photography Workshop series. Learn tricks and techniques of taking a perfect photograph. Bring your own digital or film camera to Jamaica Pond in Jamaica Plain on Tuesday, August 16, beginning at 6 pm. Pre-registration is encouraged. For more information on the exact meeting spot, and to register, call (617) 961-3051. Photo below by andrewjosephkatz.

  • Tuesday, August 9, 6:00 pm – Pics in the Parks Photography Workshop

    Photography instructor Sarah Berry will lead a photography workshop on Tuesday, August 9 beginning at 6 pm in the Kelleher Rose Garden at the Back Bay Fens. The program is free.  In addition to her work as a Pics in the Parks workshop leader, Ms. Berry will have an exhibit of her photographs at Boston City Hall August 22 – September 16.  For more information, call 617-961-3051.  One of her photographs is shown below.

  • Saturday, July 9, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm – Outdoor Creative Flower Photography

    The lilies and dozens of other flowers are in bloom throughout Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston.  Bring your camera and imagination, and learn how to make flower photographs worthy of framing and displaying on your walls. This one-day, hands-on workshop with fine-art photographer Joel Shore of MetWest Gallery explores lighting, composition, and simple techniques to improve your work and draw compliments. Learn how an inexpensive, vinyl shower-curtain liner can become your most-valuable tool! At day’s end, we’ll use a digital projector to review your images.

    Do you have flower photos you love, or ones that disappointed? Bring them in (on a flash drive or prints), too! Whether a novice or experienced hobbyist, this workshop is for you. One-on-one coaching is provided throughout the day. You should be comfortable with operation of your camera, however. Point-and-shoot digital cameras with macro (close-up) capability or a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera with a macro lens are welcome. Bring your tripod. Other useful tools: a cable or wireless shutter release and knee pads or garden kneeling pad. We’ll be outdoors much of the day; sunscreen and a hat for your personal protection are advised. For DSLR owners, we expect to have a variety of Lensbaby lenses in Canon and Nikon mounts available. Contact Joel Shore (joel@MetWestGallery.com) with questions This is an all-day workshop. For lunch, we recommend Tower Hill Botanic Garden’s own Twigs Café. Alternatively, you can bring your own lunch. The closest fast-food establishment is in Clinton, a 14-mile round-trip drive.

    You may purchase tickets to this event ($80 THBG members, $90 non-members) on line at www.towerhillbg.org, or by calling 508-869-6111. Rain date is Sunday, July 10. Photo image below copyright Joel Shore.

  • Wednesdays, October 6 – December 1, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Landscape Photography

    Broaden your photographic vision beyond traditional landscape shots and explore your surroundings with new eyes with photographer Robin Radin at the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain. We will supplement weekly assignments by looking at the work of some extraordinary landscape photographers to see what makes them great. Bring your own camera (any kind) and prepare to bring in 4” x 6” prints each week. (Classes begin October 6. No class meeting on Nov 24.)  Fee $235 Arnold Arboretum member, $260 nonmember.   Offered in collaboration with The Eliot School. Register at www.arboretum.harvard.edu.

  • Wednesdays, September 22 – November 10, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon – Photography and Fine Art at Tower Hill

    This class in Photography and Fine Art, to be held at Tower Hill Botanic Garden on Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 12 noon beginning September 22 through November 10, will draw on classical and modern masters for inspiration.  The class, led by instructor Robert Moll, will try to emulate the composition and technique of these artists to create photographic works of art.  THBG members $120, non-members $135.  To register, or for more information, log on to www.towerhillbg.org.  One of Mr. Moll’s photographs is shown below.

  • Friday, September 10 – Sunday, September 12 – Garden Photography Workshop Weekend

    Sign up now for Rich Pomerantz’ Garden Photography Workshop Weekend, to be held at his Washington, Connecticut studio and home Friday through Sunday, September 10 – 12.  You will enjoy 2 1/2 days of photographing some of Litchfield County’s most beautiful gardens, with transportation provided between gardens.  All meals are included in the $575 fee, and lodging is provided by a local inn and is offered to workshop participants for an additional discounted rate of $100 – $125 per room.  Class size is limited, so book your spot early.  If you reserve before April 1, you will save $50.

    Rich has conducted garden and flower photography classes at the NY Botanical Gardens, The Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Tower Hill and Berkshire Botanical Gardens, plus he will be The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s featured April speaker.  Rich’s first book, Wild Horses of the Dunes, about the wild horses of Assateague Island, was published in 2004 by Running Press and is in its second printing.  Rich’s second book, Great Gardens of the Berkshires, was published in October, 2008 by Down East Books.  His third book, Hudson River Valley Farms, about organic and sustainable agriculture in the Hudson Valley, was published by Globe Pequot in September, 2009.

    To register, please call Rich at 860-355-3356, or email him at rich@richpomerantz.com.

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