Discover the unseen beauty of seeds through the art of macro photography.
Join photographer Jon Cox at Longwood Gardens to explore the intricate forms, textures, and patterns found within nature’s smallest creations. Through a combination of technical instruction and artistic exploration, you’ll learn to use lighting, depth of field, and composition to highlight the unique geometry of seeds—from their protective shells to delicate surface details. Leave with a collection of close-up images that showcase the extraordinary design of nature at the smallest scale.
Course Schedule
Online Orientation
Thursday, March 5, 6:00–7:00 pm
Onsite Session
Saturday, March 7, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Online Review
Thursday, March 19, 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.
Instructors
Jon Cox
Jon Cox is President of the Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research (ACEER Foundation) and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Art & Design at the University of Delaware. A National Geographic Explorer and Full Fellow of the Explorers Club, he has led 23 photographic study abroad programs worldwide. Cox is a pioneer in digital photography, author of two photography books, and former adventure photographer for Digital Camera Magazine. His work includes cultural mapping projects with Indigenous communities in Peru and Tanzania, and ongoing collaborations with the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware. His latest project, ARRIVALS, documents stories of refugees, immigrants, and displaced Native Americans through photography and storytelling.
Recommended Supplies
For the onsite sessions at Longwood, please bring:
- Camera capable of interchangeable lenses
- Macro lens or extension tubes
- Tripod
- Camera manual
- Fully charged batteries
Additional Info
Photos taken during photography classes at Longwood may not be sold for commercial uses.
