Photography Class: Composition in the Field - US Botanic Garden
Sharpen your photography skills in this hands-on photography class at the U.S. Botanic Garden.
Surrounded by colorful blooms, lush greenery and stunning glass architecture, you'll explore the art of composition in a beautiful, peaceful setting. After a brief introduction, follow your experienced instructor through the gardens as you learn to create depth, frame subjects and use natural light, angles and perspective to capture striking images. Over three hours, you'll put each technique into practice with personalized guidance and plenty of opportunities to experiment. Leave with practical skills, a more creative eye and the confidence to capture beautiful photographs wherever you go. Book your spot today!
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 3 hours
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Adilene
03 Aug 2026
Nate was excellent! Very thorough, answered all my questions and did a great job with recommendations on future equipment.
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.
Event location: 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20005
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Director Richard assigns vetted local instructors to lead photography classes in your community who aim to help students maximize their potential for producing quality photos using digital cameras and smartphone technology. In addition to sharing tech tips and tricks, these live courses introduce concepts of composition, value and balance in subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits. With instructor guidance, everyone can learn to capture striking digital images.
