Photography Class: Composition in the Field - United States National Arboretum
At the National Arboretum, this fun photography class provides a perfect setting for mastering composition among landscapes of seasonal foliage, bonsai gardens and architectural columns.
Under the guidance of a professional photographer and skilled instructor, you will use techniques like leading lines to direct focus through rows of trees and formal gardens. Experiment with perspective to capture the grandeur of the Capitol Columns or create balanced compositions using historically significant and beautiful foreground and background elements. This class is ideal for beginners or advanced students and those using DSLR or mirrorless cameras. It offers the chance to practice field techniques that make each element in your photo a part of a beautifully composed story. You will walk away with a better understanding of your camera and the ability to capture future images with a new eye for detail.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 3 hours
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Mark
11 Jun 2026
Very nice group of people and made sure every detail was planned out thoroughly. Ron, who was our photographer instructor, was very good as laying out how our camera works. Very nice introduction.
Michele
02 May 2026
Mark hosted our class and he did a great job. The class size was perfect and he was very personable and helpful. Would take another class.
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!
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.
