Photography Class: Composition in the Field - Desert Botanical Garden
Discover your love for taking pictures in this photography class at Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix.
This class is ideal for nature lovers looking to improve their composition skills. Led by a professional photographer, the class will teach techniques like using foreground, midground, and background to create depth and how to incorporate natural light to enhance the desert’s unique flora. You will learn to frame and photograph towering cacti, vibrant desert blooms and sweeping desert landscapes while focusing on leading lines and framing to highlight the garden's rich textures and colors. All skill levels are welcome to join in, learn, explore and capture the beauty of this one-of-a-kind desert setting.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 3 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.
Event location: 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ, 85003
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
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.