You don’t need a large, high-tech, professional camera to take some breathtaking photos.
Most of us carry powerful cameras every day—in the form of our smartphones! This holiday season, capture the magic of our Conservatories during A Longwood Christmas, with its dazzling display, thousands of lights, marvelous feats of horticulture, and more.
Thanks to their fantastic lenses, most smartphones can be valuable picture-taking tools, and it only takes time and attention—and some tips and tricks!—to capture amazing images. Join professional photographer Drew Tolbert for a crash course in getting the most out of your phone’s camera. Then, spend a morning in the Gardens—before we open to guests—practicing what you’ve learned. As a group, you’ll reconvene online to share and discuss your favorite smartphone shots.
Course Schedule
Online Orientation
Monday, December 16, 6:30–7:15 pm
Onsite Session
Wednesday, December 18, 7:00–10:00 am
Online Critique Session
Monday, December 30, 6:30–8:30 pm
Full course content includes both the online and the onsite components.
Location
Onsite at Longwood Gardens with additional online sessions.
Instructor
Drew Tolbert
Drew Tolbert is a Pennsylvania based photographer who has focused on architectural studies since 2002. He uses a variety of photographic techniques ranging from drone imagery to large format film.
Materials
For the onsite session at Longwood, please bring your own phone/camera.
Additional Info
Photos taken during photography classes at Longwood may not be sold for commercial uses.
