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

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All Day Private Digital Photography for 1-6 People (Chicago)

Digital Photo Academy See all classes by this school @ Location customized to student goals, Chicago, IL

Invest a full day in Chicago developing your photography with personalized instruction from the Digital Photo Academy team. Students explore a range of photographic genres under tailored guidance and build the post-capture editing skills needed to produce polished, professional-quality images from every shoot.

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Beginning Smartphone Photography

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  • 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
  • 3 hours

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Remember, “the best camera is the one that’s with you.” Whether you are new to photography or new to smartphones, discover techniques for getting great nature images with your phone. This class will cover the basics of using your smartphone to capture attractive images, provide tips and tricks, and recommend a selection of good starter apps for some basic photo editing. 

Notes: Held indoors and outdoors; please dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes.

Equipment: Please bring your camera-equipped smartphone or tablet to class with you.

Prerequisites: No prior experience required.


School Notes: The registrars office is the one who confirms registrations ([email protected]). They respond to emails Monday through Friday between 8:30 and 4pm. If a student registers through Coursehorse on Friday evening for a Saturday class, we will not have a way to confirm them.

Refund Policy

Refund requests must be submitted to the registrar by email ([email protected]) or by phone (630-719-2468) one full business day prior to the program start date. 

Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable within 24 hours the program’s start date. The Morton Arboretum cannot refund fees requested on or after the start date of a program or for sessions missed due to student illness or other personal situations. 

Students will be issued a full refund in the event that The Morton Arboretum cancels a class for any reason.

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The Morton Arboretum

When Joy Morton established The Morton Arboretum in 1922, he envisioned a “great outdoor museum” of trees. Today, our living collections inspire visitors to appreciate, learn about, plant, and protect trees. The Arboretum champions the world's trees through plant collections, science and conservation,...
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