Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls - USF Botanical Gardens
Master camera controls in this photography class at USF Botanical Gardens, capturing vibrant nature and stunning details.
The University of South Florida's lush Botanical Gardens is the ideal spot for a photography class that lets you learn about the controls on your camera. Booking a seat in this experience is an excellent way to practice capturing the beauty of nature while mastering your camera controls under the direction of a skilled photographer. Surrounded by vibrant flora, you will learn essential techniques for using a DSLR or mirrorless camera, such as adjusting aperture for depth of field, tweaking ISO for low-light shots and setting shutter speed to capture movement.
This serene garden setting is the ideal backdrop for hands-on learning, allowing you to experiment with macro photography as a novice or advanced artist to capture the intricate details of flowers and foliage for your portfolio.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 2 hours
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Marcela
11 Jan 2026
Christine was excellent in giving m important information about how to set my aperture, shutter speed and how to look at the subjects in order to get interesting photos. I highly recommend this experience!
DAVID
11 Jan 2026
Richard patiently walked us through the steps and gave great instruction. I finally know how to navigate my camera that I've been using on auto for ten years. I'd definitely recommend this course to others
Rae
22 Jun 2025
I have camera experience and Davienne worked with me to further improve my shots as well as give me some great takeaways. He also helped me master my camera even more.
Instructor Richard leads photography classes that aim to help students maximize their potential for producing quality photos using digital cameras and smart phone technology. In addition to sharing tech tips and tricks, his courses introduce concepts of composition, value and balance in subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits. With guidance from Instructor Richard, everyone can learn to capture striking digital images.