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  • Through Sunday, October 16 – David Bird’s Becorns

    David Bird is a photographer based in Danielson, Connecticut. He makes characters out of acorns, sticks, and whatever else he finds in the back yard, and then photographs them in the wild with real animals. Most of these photos are the result of a careful study of animal behavior, patience, and a lot of birdseed. An exhibit of his photographs will be on view at Blithewold Garden, 101 Ferry Road (Rt. 114) in Bristol, Rhode Island through October 16. For more information visit www.blithewold.org or call 401-253-2707. Check out David Bird’s website here. Included with general admission

  • Saturday, August 27, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm – Garden Portrait Photography

    Take your Garden Photography from good to great by capturing New England Botanic Garden at its most beautiful. Join Steve McGrath as he reveals his tips and techniques for taking quality close up as well as Landscape Photography in the gardens. We will discuss how to use wide-angle, normal and telephoto lenses most effectively in the garden to strengthen your composition for maximum impact. You will also learn to use creative white balance and ISO for expanding you images. We will also view our images after an extensive day in the gardens.

    This course is ideal for the Photographer with some knowledge of manual camera settings that want to take their abilities to the next level. This course is informative for both Digital and SLS (film) photographer. If you are an Intermediate to Advanced photographer, looking to fine tune your skills and expand your knowledge of Photography then this course is for you. Cameras are not provided. Please bring a camera with macro capabilities, a sturdy tripod and a large memory card. Tripod is not required.

    Steve McGrath is a professional freelance photographer and photography teacher who has been creating images for 20 years. Steve first began by shooting sports photography for local high schools, then weddings, and stock agencies. Then his love of the outdoors led him to focusing more on his true passion, “nature photography”. Steve was an active member of the Gateway Camera Club for many years, and has won many ribbons and awards at fairs and competitions through the group and on his own. Several of his images have been published in school text books. His favorite places to shoot are Acadia National Park in Maine, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the Cape Cod National Seashore. $60 NEBG members, $75 nonmembers. Register at www.nebg.org

  • New England Garden Clubs Photography Group

    New England Garden Clubs is thrilled to announce its new Photography Group. The NEGC Photography Group will offer photography opportunities to learn and to take part in online Zoom programs, as well as workshops and other activities that will help develop (pun intended) photography skills.

    All members of New England’s federated garden clubs (that includes the Garden Club of the Back Bay) are welcome to participate. The Photography Group will showcase the work of garden club photographers, in furtherance of the mission and programs of National Garden Clubs. The new members will have access to online and in-person workshops with noted photographers, through the Photography Group’s membership in NECCC – New England Council of Camera Clubs, a membber of the Photography Society of America. There will be opportunities for dialogue and discussion, image critique and evaluation of members’ images, information about photography exhibiting opportunities, and information about photography judging,

    Sign up for the NEGC Photography Group Newsletter HERE.

    Cathy Ahrens, Bow NH Garden Club – Allium After the Storm

  • Tuesday, March 22, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Simple Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Nature Photography, Online

    Introducing the first celebrity NEGC photo webinar workshop with internationally renowned photographer, Mollie Isaacs. 


    “Jump start your nature photography skills in this educational, entertaining, and inspirational online session. Learn easy yet powerful techniques to improve your photography right away. See a variety of examples showing various simple techniques to use with flowers, birds, macro, and landscapes. Get tips on composition, using natural light to your advantage, benefits of cropping, getting better focus, and much more. This presentation will help you see your world through fresh eyes and create exciting images of all the things you love.“

    • When: March 22, 2022 Time: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm EDT 
    • Who can attend: exclusively for the members of our New England Garden Clubs ( ie the federated clubs of CT MA ME NH RI VT)

    $10. Register HERE. After registering, you’ll receive an e-mail with the link for joining the webinar. You’ll receive a reminder one week, one day and one hour before the webinar starts. You can log on from your computer and view the webinar from the safety and comfort of your home. Note: Register even if you can’t attend the live session. The webinar will be recorded and if you’re registered, you’ll receive a link to the webinar that you can view for at least the next 30 days.

  • Saturday, October 16, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Macro/Close Up Photography

    Spring, summer, winter, or fall, macro photography opens the door to a wonderful new world of photo opportunities. With instructor Steve McGrath as your guide, this Massachusetts Horticultural Society course at The Gardens at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley on October 16 at 2 pm will show you ways to use your existing camera gear to make spectacular macro photographs. The close-up world is a magical place full of pattern, color, and abstract imagery. Flowers become abstract works of art; rusty doors become textured canvasses; stones become polished gems; butterflies and other insects can become sci-fi monsters. Instructed by Steve McGrath. $32 for Mass Hort members, $45 for nonmembers. Register at www.masshort.org

    Steve McGrath is a professional freelance photographer and photography teacher who has been creating images for 20 years. Steve first began by shooting sports photography for local high schools, then weddings, and stock agencies. Then his love of the outdoors led him to focusing more on his true passion, “nature photography”. Steve was an active member of the Gateway Camera Club for many years, and has won many ribbons and awards at fairs and competitions through the group and on his own. Several of his images have been published in school textbooks. His favorite places to shoot are Acadia National Park in Maine, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the Cape Cod National Seashore.

  • Sunday, August 29, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm – Flash Photography for Flowers

    If you know the basics of how to take close-ups of flowers and plants, it’s time to take your image-making to the next level by adding a little light of your own. It’s been said that the biggest improvement to your outdoor photography comes when you start bringing a flash with you. A portable flash, or speedlight, and a diffuser allow you to shape and direct light in ways that are impossible with natural illumination, and add a whole new dimension to your photography. Whether you are just curious about the possibilities, or own a flash setup but don’t know how to use it, this class puts you in position to properly light up your subjects. We will learn about equipment settings, controlling light, and flash photography techniques.

    Required Materials (Not Provided) Camera with a zoom lens or macro lens Tripod Clothing and footwear that allow for mobility and flexibility

    Recommended Materials Speedlight or portable flash for your camera system Flash diffuser Off-camera flash bracket Wireless flash trigger or flash cable Optional Kneeling pad or folding seat.

    The class will take place at Tower Hill Botanical Garden on August 29 beginning at 10:30 am. Professional Photographer Paul Nguyen is a native of Massachusetts with over 30 years of experience in film and digital photography. He currently specializes in digital photography of natural landscapes and wildlife from New England and around the world. In April 2017, he served in the prestigious National Parks Artist in Residence program, at Petrified Forest, Arizona. His work also includes an exclusive assignment as the photographer for the Gallery on the Charles River at the Museum of Science, Boston. Since 2019, he has been an affiliated artist at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. His images have been licensed by organizations such as the Nature Conservancy, Tamron USA, Amazing New England Artworks, and numerous local and international publications, and his outstanding image-making and teaching have gained him equipment sponsorships from Tamron USA and Sun Surveyor. Paul currently serves as a program guide and brand ambassador for Swedish outfitter Fjallraven. Paul lives and works out of Hopkinton, MA, and can be seen promoting and selling his work at art shows across New England throughout the year, and is also a lecturer and contest judge for local camera clubs and the New England Camera Club Council. The Boston Camera Club awarded him Judge of the Year honors for 2015-2016. He offers local and destination photography workshops through his business, BlueHour Photo Ventures, as well as private one-on-one instruction.

    $45 Member Adult; $60 Adult (Registration includes admission to the Garden) Register HERE.

  • Wednesdays, March 3 -March 31, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Digital Photo II, Online

    If you are comfortable with the basics of your camera but you want more – then this online Tower Hill Botanic Garden workshop is for you! Come explore the use of intermediate camera controls such as metering (spot, matrix, center weight), exposure and exposure compensation, ISO, aperture and shutter priority. Take an in-depth look at manual focus and its use, fill flash and flash modes, as well as controlling motion, composition, and many other intermediate and advanced techniques.

    Class 1: Metering, Exposure Compensation, ISO
    Class 2: Landscape Photography
    Class 3: Macro Photography
    Class 4: Special Effects with your camera, Like Burst mode Zoom Effect, Staring the Sun and Panoramic
    Class 5 Photoshop and using JPEG and RAW Images

    Steve McGrath is a professional freelance photographer and photography teacher who has been creating images for 20 years. Steve first began by shooting sports photography for local high schools, then weddings, and stock agencies. Then his love of the outdoors led him to focusing more on his true passion, “nature photography”. Steve was an active member of the Gateway Camera Club for many years, and has won many ribbons and awards at fairs and competitions through the group and on his own. Several of his images have been published in school textbooks. His favorite places to shoot are Acadia National Park in Maine, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the Cape Cod National Seashore. Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 3/3/2021 and ending 3/31/2021 at 6:00PM. $150 for Tower Hill members, $175 for nonmembers. Register at www.towerhillbg.org.

  • Wednesdays, May 15 – June 12, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Smartphone Photography: Spring Close-Ups

    Capture the magic of the season with your smartphone. Lilacs, azaleas, horse chestnuts, redbuds, and more will be flowering and leaves will have recently unfurled, providing a perfect venue for close-up photographs.

    Professional photographer Nancy Katz will teach you that you don’t need fancy equipment or lenses to come in close to shoot these exquisite plants. You need your smartphone and an understanding of shooting macro (close up) and how to enhance the images with your phone’s editing capabilities and a great App, aptly named Snapseed. Most of the time will be spent outdoors, except when working on Snapseed in small groups. The class will take place on three Wednesdays, May 15, 29, and June 12, from 1:30 – 3:30 at the Arnold Arboretum 125 Arborway.

    Fee: Arboretum member $65, nonmember $84

    Register at my.arboretum.harvard.edu or call 617-384-5277.

  • Thursdays, March 28 – May 16, 6:30 – 8:30 – Photographing the Landscape

    Demand more from your landscape photographs than just a depiction of a beautiful sunset or seascape. Broaden your photographic vision and push your landscape photographs to be more creative and dynamic. Capture the landscape (both rural and urban) with new and refreshing perspectives by means of weekly class assignments. You will also view the work of some contemporary landscape photographers and discuss what makes them great. Bring your camera (any kind) to class and prepare to bring in 4″ x 6″ prints each week. This Arnold Arboretum weekly eight session class begins Thursday, March 28 from 6:30 – 8:30 at the Arboretum, 125 Arborway in Jamaica Plain, and is taught by Robin Radin. Fee $210. Offered with Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts. Register at my.arboretum.harvard.edu or call 617-384-5277.

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  • Friday, February 8 – Sunday, May 5 – Transitions: Winter Into Spring (Opening Reception Saturday, February 16, 1:00 pm – 3:00pm)

    Chris Morgan’s goal as a photographer is to evoke the emotions he feels when he views patterns and textures in nature, in the shapes of trees, and in the movements of birds. He brings details to life. The Arnold Arboretum, with its rich collections of flora and fauna, has been a major interest of his for over fifteen years, especially during blizzards, when dramatic photo opportunities appear. Digital photography, which offers a happy marriage of the arts and the sciences, lets him explore larger-format photography in creative ways through digital panorama techniques.

    Morgan has photographed on five continents for over forty years; however, is currently to be found, year-round, photographing in the Arboretum.

    In addition to his photographic work, Morgan appraises rare, early computers, is a computer consultant, an author, puzzle designer, musician, and magician. He is also a Lewis Carroll scholar, and has written five books. He has spoken extensively about Lewis Carroll at Harvard University’s Houghton Library, the Boston Athenaeum, and other libraries and universities around the country.

    His photographic exhibit Transitions: Winter Into Spring will be displayed in the Hunnewell Building of the Arnold Arboretum February 8 – May 5, and there will be an opening reception on Saturday, February 16 from 1 – 3. Free and open to the public. For hours, visit https://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/news-events/art-shows/