Photography

Learn to capture the essential beauty of nature through the lens! Photography classes at NYBG hone your skills to get the perfect shot every time, whether it's a stunning detail of an orchid bloom or a sprawling landscape.


March

Whether you're bound for a cross-country adventure or prepping for your next trip to the Garden, you'll want to be prepared to visually capture your travel experience. Learn best practices to using the iPhone as your primary and/or back-up camera more...
263GWP170 03/28 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Falk
NYBG

April

Through presentation and discussion, review all aspects of close-up photography so you can learn how to create intimate, detailed portraits of surrounding nature including flora, fauna, and other natural subjects. Explore different methods such as macro, micro, focus stacking, and more...
264GWP148 04/11 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Falk
NYBG

Do you have thousands of digital images scattered across your devices with no clear organization? Adobe® Lightroom Classic provides a complete solution for managing, editing, and showcasing your photos—no matter what equipment you use, from DSLR cameras to mobile phones.
264GWP117 04/18 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Falk
NYBG

Learn how to create and contribute research grade observations for the global scientific community by using iNaturalist. In this class, you'll explore the breadth and depth of iNaturalist—a community-based education and science organization app for those curious about nature, interested more...
264NAT176 04/30 Th 11:00am-1:00pm Cummings
NYBG

July

In this class, you'll practice using your iPhone's built-in features to create high-quality memories of the Garden and more. Gain comfort with how to zoom, achieve proper exposure, shoot panoramic and portrait modes, edit for color and contrast, crop, and more...
271GWP219 07/11 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Falk
NYBG

Professional prop stylist Robin Zachary shares creative ways to style and photograph your finished floral arrangements for use on your website, portfolio, and/or social media accounts. Learn how to design a set with a variety of backdrops and props in more...
271FDN312O 07/12 Su 11:00am-1:00pm Zachary
ONLINE

Whether you're bound for a cross-country adventure or prepping for your next trip to the Garden, you'll want to be prepared to visually capture your travel experience. Learn best practices to using the iPhone as your primary and/or back-up camera more...
271GWP170 07/18 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Falk
NYBG