Tom Boggan "Photography Walk-A-Bout"
June 28, Sunday
Want
to improve your camera skills on a Sunday morning shooting beautiful garden
scenes alongside a pro -- with plenty of chances to ask questions about the
dials, settings and control on your own camera? Sign up today for our once-a-month
Tom
Boggan "Walk-a-Bout" June 28 -- a class rescheduled from its original
date earlier this month. Plan
for an early morning, the class begins at 6:30 a.m. so participants can enjoy
the cool morning hours in our gardens. East Valley Tribune staff photographer
Tom Boggan has a talent for portraiture and a passion for nature photography
at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, where he volunteers his time helping people improve
their camera skills.
Workshops
with Tom are limited to ten students, and pre-payment of
$27.50 is required ($20 for BTA annual members). To enroll by phone have your
credit card ready and call Arboretum staff at 520-689-2723.
And
Check out this gallery
of images Tom and students posted after their April and May workshops.
Join us for a chance to improve your basic photography skills, including composition,
lighting and exposure -- and for one-on-one time with Tom helping students
understand the different between aperture, exposure, light balance -- and
various other camera skills.
Professional photographers Mark Skalny, Maggie Leef, Tom Boggan and Joann
West are among the reasons our photography classes are so popular. Boyce Thompson
Arboretum photo workshops are informal, fun -- and surprisingly affordable,
thanks to the generous volunteer work of these dedicated Arizona State Parks
volunteers. Details about May workshops are below. Enroll by phone with your
credit card ready and a call to our Gift Store staff at 520-689-2723 (please
make sure to give us your email and phone so we can contact you on short notice
in case of changes in class schedules).
SEPTEMBER 2009 WORKSHOPS WITH Maggie
Leef
September
26, Saturday, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Beginners' Nature & Wildlife Photography
- for the Non-Photographer
This is a fun, practical workshop for beginners who want to learn basic,
non-technical photography skills. This class addresses basic principles which
apply to nature and wildlife photography, and is applicable to novice and
intermediate photographers. Topics covered include composition guidelines
and simple aids and props that may be used, as well as appropriate preparation,
dressing, and behavior for shooting in the field or near water. Included are
specific techniques for approaching and photographing wildlife. Some popular
misconceptions about wildlife and nature photography will be addressed, so
prepare to be surprised! $25 for Arboretum annual members, $32.50 for non-members.
Call our Gift Store staff at 520-689-2723.
September
27, Sunday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Field Study Class (limit of six students)
You've
read your manual, you understand basic photography concepts and are comfortable
adjusting the dials on your camera...what's next? Acclaimed Arizona wildlife
photographer Maggie Leef offers a class Sep't. 27 with "in the field"
practice and some classroom time. We'll begin with a brief preparatory indoor
session (think cheat sheets!), then go outside and walk the grounds of the
Arboretum as a group, practicing different camera functions and learning how
to apply them in various field environments. Field approaches will be explained
and demonstrated and strategic use of available lighting addressed. This class
is designed specifically for those who've already taken one of Maggie's intermediate
photography workshops or for those who already know basic concepts and camera
operations. Let's have fun and learn together, and be sure to bring your spare
battery and an extra card!.
September
27 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. "Basic Photography: Camera Settings and Applications"
Intimidated by the symbols, buttons and dials on your camera? You're not
alone, and this relaxed, hands-on workshop is for beginners and intermediate
photographers. This session is designed to introduce a variety of camera features
and offer practical ideas on using them in the field. Topics covered include
Your Camera (Quality Settings, Menus, Shooting Modes, The Photographic Triangle,
Bracketing, Metering, White Balance, Exposure Compensation and Filters), Care
& Housing Your Camera, and Field Notes & More (Composition, Wet Weather
Shooting, Props and Techniques). This is a classroom workshop presented in
a fun, easy-to-follow format. Participants should bring their cameras and
camera manuals along to class. Enrollment is $25 for Arboretum annual members,
$32.50 for non-members.
2009
DATES ARE TO BE ANNOUNCED FOR THESE:
Petroglyphs:
A Path To Deeper Appreciation
Petroglyphs are an irreplaceable part of our national heritage. This workshop
is for participants who want to learn more about petroglyph appreciation and
petroglyph photography. Topics covered include petroglyph respect and preservation,
historical perspectives and context, terminology and usage concerns, federal
and state laws, the Arizona Site Steward Program and regional petroglyph viewing
opportunities. A discussion of petroglyph photography includes sections on
composition, light, filters and reflector usage, as well as using specific
camera settings such as metering, bracketing, white balance and exposure compensation.
$25 for Arboretum annual members, $32.50 for non-members. Call our Gift Store
staff at 520-689-2723.
LET'S TALK TURKEY! (LOCAL
AREA WILDLIFE)
Photography
instructor Maggie Leef invites Arboretum visitors to "talk turkey--and
bear and mountain lion and bobcat too" during aN afternoon wildlife presentation.
Her presentation is not a photo workshop - visitors should expect an entertaining
introduction to critters, both large and small, which have been seen here
at the Arboretum over the years. From the bear which raided our picnic area
trash cans to the bighorn sheep that visited a few years back -- and the Merriam's
Turkey hens that Maggie photographed here just a few months ago. Learn more
about these and other exciting animals who share our lands with us.
Compliments from students:
........"I took two of Maggie Leef's classes last fall -- a beginning
class and a class on photographing fall colors. Maggie is a special teacher,
who makes her classes both informative and enjoyable. Her best tip: 'Read
the camera manual!" The money I spent on an annual membership to BTA
is the best money I've ever spent. The arboretum itself, with its beautiful
setting and great staff, are exceptional. The events are interesting and well-done.
I especially enjoy listening to music in such a beautiful setting. Great job,
BTA!" (Stephanie, February 26, 2009)
........"I took Maggie's basic photography class on February 19th and finally understand what I had been troubled with for years! Maggie made the class fun and I now have a better understanding of what I can do to obtain better photos. Thank you Maggie! Also, some of us had an idea that we put to Maggie and she seemed willing to do a class. The class would be for beginners, but rather than classroom, it would be like a followup to the basic photography class only in the field. We could go out on the grounds of BTA and choose different things to photograph and Maggie could talk about the proper camera settings, etc. It would be applying what was learned in the classroom to actual field use. What do you think?" (Cindy; February 24, 2009)
........"I loved the photography class. I really got a lot out of the
class and think she is a whiz at teaching photography. Her explanations of
some of the phrasing (in the Nikon Manual) made it so that I could actually
understand the manual. I look forward to her classes in March -- I will call
and
pay for them tomorrow!! (Millie, February 23, 2009)
........"Bob Rice's workshop was very helpful and extremely practical.
I appreciate the opportunity to meet other photographers, most of whom are
way more experienced than I am. It sure is inspiring! Thank you for these
opportunities."
........"Just a quick note to let you know how much I appreciated and
enjoyed the May 18 photography workshop. The information was clearly presented
with examples and demonstrations. I am now more knowledgeable of Photoshop
and more confident to use it."
........"We did join as annual members because of the class and future
classes. We are excited to be connected to the Arboretum and we are looking
forward to more classes with
Sue. We really enjoyed Sue's class and learned a lot. We thought the class
fee was a good price and it was good to require the pre-payment to remind
us to show up."
........"We did enjoy the class/photo shoot Thursday. I have been actively
shooting pictures and had my own darkroom for 50 years or so but still got
some good tips at Sue's class. I signed up mostly for my wife who is more
of a beginner and uses a fully automatic camera. She did quite well with her
pictures. We joined the BTA both to support it and to enable us to come back
again and again to see the blooms as they happen in the spring. It's a bargain!