Mounts Hosting Photo Workshop

Art Silverglate (May 14, 21)
(Photo courtesy of Art Silverglate)

(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – April 20, 2022) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting a special two-session workshop on botanical photography next month.
 
May 14, 21
Botanical Photography: Flower and Foliage Workshop
Saturdays, 10 am to 11:30 am
$40 for members; $60 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 25 adults.
Learn how to become a better flower photographer in this two-part workshop.  Photographer Art Silverglate will teach about camera equipment and the key concepts of macro photography. Flower photography is becoming extremely popular for camera enthusiasts and learning how to choose your composition, your lens, and how to find the right light, makes this art even more fun!

• Session I: Saturday, May 14, 10 am to 11:30 am

A short classroom presentation will share basic concepts and tips on how to use macro photography to zoom in on subjects to create stunning photos.  The remainder of Session I will be in the garden, practicing the techniques.

• Session II: Saturday, May 21: 10 am to 11:30 am

Please bring a flash drive or photo stick with your photos. This session of the workshop focuses on editing, and Art Silverglate will talk about ways to take a flower photo from drab to fab using Photoshop and Lightroom techniques.
Note:  Participants are encouraged to bring the following materials:
+ Pad, tablet, or preferred note-taking material
+ Hat for sun protection
+ Water bottle
+ Camera, tripod, cable release or switch, zoom lens
+ Macro lens or close-up attachments
To register, please visit www.mounts.org/events

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