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Calling all beginners or those just looking to brush up on your SLR and Photography skills!

Join us for a Digital Photography Class led by Dave Kelly, Wildlife Photographer, Adobe Certified Instructor, and Owner of DEK Photography.

About the Class:

• Learn the Basics: Experiment with light and composition and gain a strong understanding of digital SLR technology.
• Practice in Nature: Take your new skills outdoors as you stroll through the Garden and capture its beauty.
• Bring Your Own Camera: Please dress appropriately for outdoor learning and bring your own digital SLR or mirrorless camera.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your photography skills and capture the beauty of nature at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden!

Instructor: Dave Kelly, Wildlife Photographer & Adobe Certified Instructor

Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot!

August 3, 2024 Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 10:30  AM to 1:00 P

Hummingbird Photography:

Join us for an unforgettable opportunity to photograph hummingbirds in flight at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden's Hummingbird Photography Classes!

Led by renowned Wildlife Photographer and Adobe Certified Instructor, Dave Kelly, these classes will teach you techniques to capture these small, fast-moving jewels through your camera lens.

What to Expect:

• Photograph Hummingbirds in Flight: Learn how to capture stunning images of hummingbirds as they hover near flowers and feeders.
• Techniques for Success: Discover tips and tricks to improve your ability to photograph these elusive creatures, from adjusting camera settings to mastering timing and composition.
• Flash Photography Essentials: Participants will need to have a flash for their camera. While the built-in popup flash can be used, an optional flash that fits on the camera’s hot shoe is recommended. A tripod is optional but can be useful for stabilizing your shots.

About the Instructor: Dave Kelly is a seasoned Wildlife Photographer and Adobe Certified Instructor with years of experience capturing the beauty of nature through his lens. As the owner of DEK Photography, Dave is passionate about sharing his expertise and helping others develop their photography skills.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to hone your photography skills and capture breathtaking images of hummingbirds in flight! Spaces are limited, so register today to secure your spot.August 3, 2024

Macro and Close-up Photography

Learn how to photograph small items that look larger than life! Overcome the challenges of macro photography and learn how to use the equipment you already have as well as more sophisticated Macro equipment to produce spectacular close-up images.  Practice your new skills as you stroll through the Garden and capture its beauty. Dress appropriately for outdoor learning and bring your own digital SLR or mirrorless camera and a tripod if you have one. Ages 12+.

Hummingbird Photography:

Join us for an unforgettable opportunity to photograph hummingbirds in flight at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden's Hummingbird Photography Classes!

Led by renowned Wildlife Photographer and Adobe Certified Instructor, Dave Kelly, these classes will teach you techniques to capture these small, fast-moving jewels through your camera lens.

What to Expect:

• Photograph Hummingbirds in Flight: Learn how to capture stunning images of hummingbirds as they hover near flowers and feeders.
• Techniques for Success: Discover tips and tricks to improve your ability to photograph these elusive creatures, from adjusting camera settings to mastering timing and composition.
• Flash Photography Essentials: Participants will need to have a flash for their camera. While the built-in popup flash can be used, an optional flash that fits on the camera’s hot shoe is recommended. A tripod is optional but can be useful for stabilizing your shots.

About the Instructor: Dave Kelly is a seasoned Wildlife Photographer and Adobe Certified Instructor with years of experience capturing the beauty of nature through his lens. As the owner of DEK Photography, Dave is passionate about sharing his expertise and helping others develop their photography skills.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to hone your photography skills and capture breathtaking images of hummingbirds in flight! Spaces are limited, so register today to secure your spot.August 3, 2024through in the photos.

We capture the energy and excitement of your event with our event photography services. Whether it's a corporate event, birthday party, or family reunion, we'll be there to document the memories.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is the most complete and versatile post-processing software available to the photographer today. The Library module is the best asset management software for importing, organizing and finding your images. The Develop module will help you bring out the most detail in your photos, but it is so much more than that. You can create a slideshow, add music and export it as a video that can me emailed to friends, relatives and clients. You can create a photo book that can be uploaded to a publisher’s website and printed. A RAW file can be printed from Lightroom, something that cannot be done from any other program. Photos and messages can be emailed directly from Lightroom and a whole lot more. Come and learn the secrets in Lightroom in this course which covers all seven modules in detail. Taught by Adobe Certified Instructor Dave Kelly, some of the procedures and techniques have never been presented anywhere else.