Revel in after-hours access to A Longwood Christmas in our Conservatory—and capture this festive indoor display at your leisure!
Start your experience with an online orientation and brief discussion of night and low-light photography, and then join instructor Bob Gross to capture the magic of the display at your own pace and with plenty of space in our West, East, and Main Conservatories. Then, conclude your experience with a friendly online critique and a chance to show off your work!
Course Schedule
Online Orientation
Tuesday, December 2, 6:00–7:00 pm
Onsite Session
Friday, December 5, 10:30 pm–Saturday, December 6, 1:30 am
Inclement weather date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Online Review Session
Tuesday, December 16, 6:00–8:00 pm
Full course content includes both the online and the onsite components.
Location
Onsite in the Conservatories at Longwood Gardens with additional online sessions. Class location is subject to move depending on availability.
Instructor
Bob Gross
Having graduated with a degree in visual communications, Bob Gross has 40 years of experience as a professional designer, photographer, and instructor. He's conducted classes and workshops ranging from beginner photography to advanced computer imaging. Bob also served as an adjunct professor at Drexel University, where he taught a graduate course in biomedical photography. Bob loves creating images of nature, landscapes, and wildlife; but what really excites him is seeing a student's eyes light up when they say, "Wow, NOW I get it!”
Recommended Supplies
- Camera (and manual, if available)
- Tripod
- Extra batteries
- Extra memory cards
- Lens options for wide angle shots
- Zoom lens (200mm)
Additional Info
Photos taken during photography classes at Longwood may not be sold for commercial uses.
