Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court
Vienna, VA 22182
Directions to Meadowlark
Meadowlark Photography Series
We offer different photography classes each season dealing with the key elements of photography. We have introductory classes aimed at beginners; those classes provide a very gentle overview of all aspects of photography in a 1 to 2 hour lecture. Intermediate classes help beginners to understand the basics of photography (lighting, equipment, composition) and are also helpful to those who wish to become better photographers. Some of the advanced classes can also be taken by beginners once they have some experience in photography. Advanced techniques, such as understanding aperture, shutter speed, and exposure are useful for those who wish to advance beyond the "point-and-shoot" style of photography. If the weather cooperates, we frequently head outside to photograph in the Gardens for an hour or so after each class.
CLASS SCHEDULES
ALL CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO
CHANGE!
Please check back to see if classes are on schedule.
Photography Workshops
STUDIO LIGHTING & POSING - FUTURE CLASSES
The first workshop at the Digipixart Studio in the Pan Am Plaza, 3085 Nutley Street, Fairfax, VA - 22031 (tel: 703-426-5100) was very successful. Each student attending the workshop gained first-hand experience with studio lighting, posing, and photographing models with their own cameras.
Future classes will require a minimum/maximum of 4 students (to allow each student 30 minutes to photograph the different models). If you are interested, please send me an email and I'll put your name on a waiting list. Once I have 4 students, we can scheduled another class. If you already have FOUR friends who would like to take the class, please contact me.
The Studio Lighting and Posing Workshop costs $150.
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY
JPG Photo Events in Vienna, Virginia offers a small (maximum
of two students) 2-hour class on studio photography,
including lighting, camera operations, backdrops, and
practical experience photographing a live model for $150 per
session. The price includes payment for a model. Interested students should contact James Goodridge
to arrange a class.
Tel: 703-281-5441 or 703-340-9592
GLAMOUR-BEAUTY-BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY
NEW CLASSES COMING SOON!
Photographers interested in
learning about Glamour-Beauty-Boudoir Photography will be
interested in attending a new class offered
by "Tweety" Thuy Dong a photographer specializing in
Boudoir images. The class will cover the entire
process, from what to do during the first meeting, to the
proper words to use when d
ealing with a client, to what the
client should wear, props, questions about
makeup, hairstyles, lighting, positions, and many other
aspects of this business. The class will be held at
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM.
After the class session the group will head over to the Digipixart Studios in the Pan Am Plaza 3085 Nutley Street, Fairfax, VA - 22031 (tel: 703-426-5100) where additional instruction will take place, followed by students taking their own photographs of the model under Tweety's supervision.
For additional details, and to register for this class please click on this link: Thuy Dong Photography
Photo Tours
TOURS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
By Corey Hilz & Joe Rossbach
Please visit:
www.josephrossbach.com
Individual or Group Tutoring
Busy? It might be best to receive individual instruction on how to effectively use a specific camera, to prepare for a trip overseas, or other photographic requirement. We can get you up to speed in a few hours with one-on-one lessons at Meadowlark or in your home or office.
We are also available for group instruction.
William B. Folsom or Corey Hilz are available for instruction for individuals or groups interested in personalized photography instruction. Instruction can cover topics listed in class descriptions or can be tailored to the students specific requirements (sufficient time must be allowed).
For information on our fee structure, please follow the link shown below:
Photo Critiques
Photography critiques gives you the opportunity to have your work reviewed by a published, professional photographer. You will receive an honest appraisal of your photographs as well as constructive suggestions for how to improve your images. Participants are encouraged to bring in the best and the worst of their photographs. Participants should have some ideas of what they would like to improve in their photography skills.
You will need to contact one of the instructors to schedule an appointment. Cost is $50.00 for a half an hour critique.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Looking for Holiday present for a family member? Want to offer a special birthday present? Looking for a novel Bar or Bat Mitzva gift? What about a Father's Day or Mother's Day present? Anniversary? A congratulations gift for the newlyweds or the proud parents of a new baby? A retirement present that will open doors for years to come? What better gift to give the owner of a new camera, than to show him or her to to use it to produce really great images. We will be glad to work with you to provide your friend or family member with a gift certificate for as many photography classes as you wish!
Contact me by phone or email and we can work out the details or you can register for a gift certificate using PayPal.
| GIFT CERTIFICATE | PAYPAL REGISTRATION |
| 1 class ($50) | |
| 2 classes ($100) | |
| 3 classes ($150) | |
| 4 classes ($200) | |
| 5 classes ($250) | |
| 6 classes ($300) | |
| 7 classes ($350) | |
| 8 classes ($400) | |
| 9 classes ($450) | |
| 10 classes ($500) | |
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Note: Excludes workshops offered by visiting
or guest instructors (see below).
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