Nighttime Photography in the Meadow

Nighttime Photography in the Meadow

CREATIVE ARTS CLASS WITH ONLINE AND ONSITE COMPONENTS
A nighttime vista of a Meadow Garden, featuring two large trees and green fields at dusk.
Gene McCutchen

Dates & Price

June 9–23, 2026


Fee: $149

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $134


Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens on the day the class is onsite.

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.


Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

Register by June 3, 2026

Registration opens March 2026

Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium Members and Innovators save on Continuing Education Courses

A 10% discount on classes will be applied automatically at the time of checkout. 

Learn techniques for low-light photography and how to photograph nocturnal wildlife, including the enchanting glow of fireflies. The class includes an online orientation to cover camera settings and composition, an onsite evening shoot in the Meadow Garden, and an online review with personalized feedback on your images. 

Course Schedule

Online Orientation
Tuesday, June 9, 6:00–7:00 pm

Onsite Shoot
Friday, June 12, 8:30–11:30 pm

Inclement weather date: Saturday, June 13

Online Review
Thursday, June 23, 6:00–8:00 pm

Full course content includes both the online and the onsite components.

Location

Online via Zoom
Meadow Garden
Throughout the Gardens

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 has conducted classes and workshops ranging from beginner photography to advanced computer imaging. Gross 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!”

Additional Information

Photos taken during photography classes at Longwood may not be sold for commercial uses.