Class Schedule December 2025 – January 2026

Smartphone Photography at Night: Gardenfest! | December 8 | IN-PERSON

Night photography has its own set of challenges separate and apart from normal daylight photography. Fortunately, smartphones are well-equipped to handle those challenges – if we know how to take advantage of them. This is a three-hour class beginning at 4 pm while there is still a bit of daylight left, transitioning to complete darkness by the end of class. Illumination is provided by the 2+ million lights for which Gardenfest is famous. Unlike DSLR photography, tripods are not required, though if you have one with a smartphone rig, feel free to bring it. And be sure to dress warmly!

NEW! Winter Wonders: A Photography Workshop | January 17 | IN-PERSON

Winter is the time of year where a lot of photographers put their cameras in the closet until spring – however, the winter landscape can offer incredible opportunities to sharpen your skills! In winter, color won’t be much of an option. Therefore, you’ll have to sharpen your knowledge of composition, lighting, shape, shadow, pattern and texture. You can experiment with black and white imagery as well! This class will start out with an introductory presentation in the classroom on the elements mentioned above, followed by a visit to the Garden for practical skills building. Instructor Lynda Richardson will demonstrate in the Garden first. Then, she will be available to assist as you explore and put your new knowledge to work.