Local In-Person Classes

In this class you will learn how to great winter photos, protect yourself and your gear from the elements, and discover why winter is a great time for photography!

Join us for a winter photography hike at the Old Cedar Ave Trailhead in Bloomington MN

Join us for a mid-winter photo hike at Rotary Nature Preserve in White Bear Lake. During this hike, Don will provide winter photography tips as we explore the trails in the preserve.

Explore the wonders of macro photography. Macro photography allows you to create amazing images from everyday objects.

Depth of field can be a challenge if subjects are close to the camera, or we are using a large aperture or long focal length. In this class you will learn how to easily combine multiple shots to maximize the area of the photo that is in focus.

Join us as we photograph historic Stillwater Minnesota after dark. Mid-week is the perfect time to photograph these historic locations. Don will provide tips on working in low light, and composition.

Don't want to go outside to take photos? In this class you will discover the fun of photographing flower arrangements indoors. Even better, the techniques taught in the class do not require expensive lighting or sets.

Winter is an amazing time to get out and photograph birds. Birds add a nice splash of color to an otherwise monochromatic winter environment. This class includes both a lecture and field shoot.

During this class, I cover all the basics for nature photographers. This goes beyond camera modes covering topics like focus modes, when to use high ISO, lens selection, and composition.

As we get into late winter, the activity around bird feeders begins to increase. In this free class, I will provide some tips for getting great shots of birds. This will be followed by spending some time out by the feeders.

During this class, I cover all the basics for nature photographers. This goes beyond camera modes covering topics like focus modes, when to use high ISO, lens selection, and composition.

Spring in a special time at the Arboretum. With all of the spring flowers in bloom, this is the perfect chance to grab your camera and capture some amazing photos!

Timing is everything when it comes to photographing spring ephemerals. Before the trees leaf out, the forest floors are covered with small colorful flowers. During this class, I will discuss techniques for photographing these spring beauties.

Whether you prefer photos of silky smooth waterfalls, or those that have a more realistic look, this class will provide you with the techniques necessary to photograph Minnesota's many waterfalls.

Today's cameras have amazing video capabilities. In this class, I cover all the basics to help you get started capturing video.

Lightroom Classic provides a powerful set of tools to organize, edit and share photos. In this class, I cover all the basics to help you get started.

Have you ever wanted to capture sunrise or sunset at the Arb only to discover that the grounds are closed? This special access is the opportunity to do just that!

New to photography? Or maybe you want to move to something more capable than your phone? This class is for you. Join us for this introductory program as Don walks you through this hands on workshop.

In the fall, the Arboretum is bursting with fall color, and harvest displays. Join Don for this workshop where you will receive tips on capturing the fall season.

Join us for a fun photoshoot at Lendt's Pumpkin Patch in Wyoming MN. Don will provide tips as we explore the pumpkins and displays.

Fall along the Minnesota River Valley is a great time to get out with your camera. As we walk the trails, I will provide tips on capturing some

Gain special access to the Tropics Trail at the Minnesota Zoo. The Tropics Trail allows you to get relatively close to the birds and animals, but there are some challenges. During this program, we will provide some suggestions to help you capture some amazing photos.

Ready to stretch your creativity as a photographer? Light Painting is not only fun, but it will really help you to understand light. Join us for this fun workshop at Hot Sam's Foto park in Lakeville.

In the fall, the Arboretum is bursting with fall color, and harvest displays. Join Don for this workshop where you will receive tips on capturing the fall season.

New to photography? Or maybe you want to move to something more capable than your phone? This class is for you. Join us for this introductory program as Don walks you through this hands on workshop.

Join us as we photograph the charming town of Stillwater and their amazing holiday light display. Don will provide some tips and demonstrate how to capture photos of holiday light displays.