Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls - United States National Arboretum
In this exciting photography class at the National Arboretum, you will gain hands-on experience with camera controls as you explore the beauty of native plants, bonsai trees and classical columns.
A professional photography instructor will provide detailed instruction and guide you through adjusting white balance and aperture for natural-looking plant portraits and capturing the texture of intricate leaf veins and textured tree bark. You will also have the opportunity to work with exposure compensation to balance light and shadow, perfect for photographing both dense woodlands shadowed in mystery and open meadows glowing in the sunlight. This unique class offers a deep dive into settings for your mirrorless or DSLR camera that will allow you to capture the arboretum’s seasonal beauty, from delicate spring blooms to autumn’s fiery colors. The skills you walk away with will last a lifetime.
- 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.
