Break free from the expected and discover new ways of seeing through your lens. In this hands-on photography workshop, explore a variety of creative in-camera techniques that transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary works of art—no computer editing required.
Guided by a professional photographer, experiment with intentional camera movement, zoom effects, multiple exposures, panoramic image creation, and creative lens modifications using everyday materials such as bubble wrap, translucent fabrics, and cling wrap. You'll also explore artistic camera settings such as black-and-white, sepia, and other creative modes available on your camera.
Set against the inspiring backdrop of the Gardens, this workshop encourages curiosity, play, and creative risk-taking as you learn to see familiar landscapes, flowers, and architectural details in entirely new ways. Whether you're looking to expand your photographic abilities, overcome a creative rut, or simply have fun experimenting with your camera, you'll leave with a collection of imaginative images and fresh creative inspiration.
Suitable for photographers of all experience levels using mirrorless or DSLR cameras with manual controls. Come ready to experiment, explore, and discover the unexpected.
Course Schedule
Online Orientation
Tuesday, October 6, 6:00–7:00 pm
Onsite Session
Saturday, October 10, 7:00–10:00 am
Online Review
Tuesday, October 20, 6:00–8:00 pm
Full course content includes both the online and the onsite components.
Location
Onsite at Longwood Gardens with additional online sessions.
This program will take place partially or entirely outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear footwear suited for walking on uneven paths and through wet areas.
Instructor
Andy Bale
Andy Bale received his MFA from the University of Delaware in 2005, and his BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 1994. He has been a full-time Lecturer of Photography at Dickinson College since 2013, and served as an adjunct professor of Photography prior to that from 2005 until 2012. Bale's photographs are included in the permanent collections of Caisse d'Epargne in Toulouse, the Photomedia Center and Messiah College in Pennsylvania, and at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia.
Additional Info
Photos taken during photography classes at Longwood may not be sold for commercial uses.
