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Learn advanced techniques in portrait photography and explore the vibrant streets of Chicago in these photography classes, where participants will discover how to capture the essence of the city through their lens.

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New Camera Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Unleash your photography potential with expert guidance in this hands-on workshop designed to help you master the setup and basic operations of your new camera. Capture stunning images with confidence, whether you own a DSLR, mirrorless, or advanced point-and-shoot camera.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
$162

3 sessions

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Nature & Landscape Portfolio A

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn the design techniques used by top nature and landscape photographers in this intermediate-level course. Practice with weekly exercises and create your own professional portfolio that's exhibition-worthy. Mandatory use of digital SLR or mirrorless cameras.

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
$499

6 sessions

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Documenting Nature in Photography

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL

Discover the secrets behind capturing the essence of nature through photography. Learn about composition, storytelling, and techniques to document the ever-changing seasons. Uncover the camera's perspective and develop your unique visual narrative.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$437

5 sessions

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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Lincoln Park Zoo Deal

Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Lincoln Park Zoo

Digital Photo Academy @ 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

Join us for a unique photography experience at the Lincoln Park Zoo, where you'll learn how to capture animals in their natural habitat and create stunning compositions. Our experienced instructors will share tips and techniques to eliminate distractions and bring your images to life. Don't miss this opportunity to improve your photography skills in a beautiful and inspiring setting.

(146) All levels 15 and older
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$112.50
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Beginning Digital Photography

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn the techniques and principles of photography. You will explore the basics of photography, including image composition rules, how the camera works, proper exposure, and the functions of lens aperture and shutter speed. The course requires a digital SLR camera. No previous experience is required. 

(122) Beginner 18 and older
$249

4 sessions

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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Garfield Park Conservatory Deal

Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Garfield Park Conservatory

Digital Photo Academy @ 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL

Explore the beauty of Garfield Park through the lens of your camera in this immersive photography course. Capture the vibrant flora, intricate patterns, and stunning reflections while learning techniques to enhance your photography skills. Join us for a unique experience in the heart of Chicago's West Side.

(146) All levels 15 and older
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$112.50
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Millennium Park Deal

Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Millennium Park

Digital Photo Academy @ 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL

Explore the vibrant art, culture, and urban life of Millennium Park in Chicago through the lens of your camera. Join a photographer in the field to learn new techniques, ask questions, and capture stunning images of the unique architecture and artwork that make this park one of the greatest attractions in the city. Millennium Park offers something for every budding photographer.

(146) All levels 15 and older
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$112.50
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$125
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Photographing the Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Unleash your creativity and capture the beauty of nature as you explore the art of garden photography at a stunning 385-acre location. Learn expert techniques and tips while discovering hidden gems that will transform your garden photography into captivating works of art. Join us for an immersive experience that will inspire and elevate your photography skills.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$112

2 sessions

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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ St. Nicholas Ukranian Catholic Cathedral Deal

Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ St. Nicholas Ukranian Catholic Cathedral

Digital Photo Academy @ 2238 W. Rice St, Chicago, IL

Experience the art of photography in a stunning Chicago venue. Capture the beauty of the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, inside and out, and learn the secrets of composition and lighting. Join us for an informative and challenging workshop led by experienced instructor Rose Yuen.

(146) All levels 16 and older
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$112.50
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Gold Coast Deal

Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Gold Coast

Digital Photo Academy @ 1365 N Astor St, Chicago, IL

Discover the prestige, wealth, and history of Chicago's Gold Coast through the lens of a professional photographer in this immersive digital photography course. Capture the stunning architecture and vibrant street life of this affluent neighborhood while learning the secrets of composition and technique. Unleash your creativity and create powerful images that showcase the beauty of the Gold Coast.

(146) All levels 16 and older
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Chicago Cultural Center

Digital Photo Academy @ 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL

Discover the beauty and culture of the Chicago Cultural Center through the lens of a professional photographer in this digital photography workshop. Capture the grandeur of the Tiffany dome, master light, and shadow techniques, and unleash your creativity in shooting both indoor and outdoor architectural marvels. Elevate your skills and create captivating images of this iconic Chicago landmark.

(146) All levels 15 and older

Photographing Butterflies and Blooms

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Experience the vibrant allure of a hidden world awaiting your lens. Join us in capturing the exquisite beauty of fluttering butterflies and delicate blooms before the public gaze. Elevate your photography skills with expert guidance amidst this kaleidoscope of colors.

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
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Micro Photography

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Opportunities for close-up photography, though capturing these images can be challenging. Learn how to take beautiful close-up images of plants and other life forms with more confidence and consistency.  Bring up to ten nature photographs in JPEG format on a jump drive for review and critique.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$115
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Flash Photography (Online)

Chicago Botanic Garden

Using flash can lighten and brighten the subject, but using it incorrectly can distort the image or cause unwanted reflections. Learn where, when, and how to use flash indoors and outdoors by varying the intensity of the light through the use of bounce cards, diffusers, and camera settings. Bring your camera and an external flash if you have one. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Photography Techniques: Proper Lenses

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Learn the differences among focal lengths of lenses and how to select the appropriate lens for each particular subject.  Other topics include matching the lens to the light level, depth of field, and how to obtain maximum image sharpness, as well as using the hyperfocal length setting with manual focus.  Note: This class will be taught online via Zoom.  All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. ...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Photoshop 1

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Make your images even better with Adobe Photoshop Elements—a user-friendly photo editor that has the same concepts as the full version of Photoshop. Apply selection tools, layers, and smart brushes.  A laptop computer with Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Photoshop CS5 installed and a digital camera are required.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$436

6 sessions

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High School Digital Photo Editing

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Wondering what to do with your photos once you have them? This Photoshop-based class is focused on developing your editing and printing skills for those with previous photography experience. In our time together, our projects will focus on collage/layering methods, advanced corrective tools, and preparing files for print. Please note: though we will spend some time taking pictures, this class is primarily a digital editing course for those with pre-existing...

(83) All levels 14 - 18 years old
No upcoming schedules
$235

6 sessions

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Understanding Camera Setting (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

When you shoot in “automatic”, you're telling the camera to do the thinking for you. Camera settings can be very intimidating, but there are shortcuts for the most important settings which can greatly improve your photography by several levels. Take control of your images, and learn how and when to use these settings, intuitively.

(83) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$220

3 sessions

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Digitize Your Archive

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Digitize your family photos, letters, and other personal items you have sitting in an old shoe box in the back of your closet! Students will bring in their own material and learn how to scan, edit out dust and scratches in Adobe Photoshop, learn different approaches on organizing a digital archive, and begin one of their own!  Required Materials: Bring an assortment of your personal ephemera to scan each week, and a thumb drive and/or...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$150

4 sessions

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Photograph Great Gardens of Chicago and Environs

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to visit and photograph five magnificent gardens in and around Chicago at the height of the summer bloom during this intensive five-day flower and garden workshop led by master photographer Allen Rokach.  Rokach will guide participants to the limitless possibilities of digital photography in a garden setting, focusing on the particular strengths of each location: spectacular specialty gardens of the Chicago...

(122) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$799

6 sessions

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Reviews for More Photography Classes in Chicago

More Photography Classes in Chicago are rated 4.5 stars based on 351 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Garfield Park Conservatory

    Reviewed by Melissa B. on 6/4/2023
    Garfield Park Conservatory is an outstanding location and Ron taught me many helpful technical tips about using my camera & stylistic elements to consider while taking photos. Thank you, Ron!
  • Photoshop 1

    Anonymous review on 8/13/2021
    Iris, the instructor was great. I highly recommend this course.
  • New Camera Workshop

    Reviewed by Carmen A. on 1/19/2020
    My first class at the Botanical gardens. It was great!!! Looking forward to other related classes. Mr. Lucas had a lot of knowledge. I love his teaching techniques. Thank you

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