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Digital Photo Academy @ Cross Streets TBA, Chicago, IL

Enhance your photography skills with a personalized full-day session in Chicago. Capture stunning images and learn post-capture techniques from experienced instructors at Digital Photo Academy. Immerse yourself in various photography genres and receive tailored guidance to improve your craft.

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Digital Photo Academy @ Cross Streets TBA, Chicago, IL

Learn how to master the art of digital photography with personalized instruction and hands-on experience in Chicago. Improve your skills and capture stunning images in various categories like landscape, portrait, and architecture. Enhance your post-capture workflow and discover techniques to create powerful and impactful images.

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Nature & Landscape Portfolio A

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn the design techniques used by top nature and landscape photographers in this intermediate-level course. Practice with weekly exercises and create your own professional portfolio that's exhibition-worthy. Mandatory use of digital SLR or mirrorless cameras.

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
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The Ins and Outs of Flash Photography

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of using flash photography to enhance your images while avoiding common mistakes. Join us for an immersive workshop that delves into the technicalities of flash usage both indoors and outdoors. Bring your DSLR camera and unlock the secrets to capturing stunning, well-lit photos.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$287

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Creative Plant Photography

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Unleash your creativity and capture the beauty of plants like never before in this hands-on photography course. Explore innovative techniques and discover new perspectives to create stunning and evocative images. Develop your skills with a camera and imagination, and learn how to enhance your photos with creative post-processing.

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Intermediate Photography

Refine your photography skills with our Intermediate Photography class at the Discovery Center. Gain insights into studio and portrait photography, learning professional techniques in composition, lighting, and more. Led by experienced photographer Cory Byers, you'll have hands-on practice and receive personalized feedback to elevate your craft to the next level.

  • Intermediate
  • 16 and older
  • $99
  • 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
  • 6 hours over 4 sessions

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  • $99
  • Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL 60641
  • 6 hours over 4 sessions
  • $20 Materials Fee will be collected at the time of the class
  • $20 Materials fee will be collected at the time of the class
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What you'll learn in this photography class:

Learn more photography skills in this intermediate class that covers studio photography and offers portrait photography tips. Learn professional techniques. This class covers the golden rules of composition plus high key and low key photography. You'll learn how to use flash photography well and how to shoot using natural light; You'll have opportunity to shoot and practice in the classroom besides shooting outside. Bring a 35mm SLR or digital SLR camera. Students will be expected to shoot pictures for each session and bring results to class for discussion & critique. Material fee:$20  Cory Byers has had his work published in various mediums on multiple occasions. With over a decade of experience, Cory's passion for the arts reflects his vision of the world which he enjoys sharing with his students. 


Note: $20 Materials Fee will be collected at the time of the class

Refund Policy

Registration Fee:

  • A non-refundable registration fee of $15.00 is charged per person each time a student registers for classes.

Class Credit Vouchers:

  • If you are forced to withdraw before the first class date, you must notify us at least 5 working days prior to the first class meeting, please contact us at [email protected] during regular business hours. Failure to do so will cancel any transaction.
  • Vouchers are issued only for amount of the class fee (less the non-refundable $15 reg. fee). The credit voucher is valid for nine months and must be used before the expiration date. After that it will no longer be valid.
  • The voucher is not redeemable for cash or goods and the original must be presented in person or by mail. (Photo copies are not valid.)
  • Important:
    • There are no class credit vouchers, transfers, refunds issued for one-session classes after the class meeting.
    • No refunds will be issued for classes which are postponed due to inclement weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Class Transfers:

  • If you wish to transfer to another class or section within a class AFTER you have registered, you must notify us at least 5 working days prior to the first class meeting, please contact us at [email protected] during regular business hours.
  • Additional fees apply. A $15 transfer fee will be charged per person and it must be paid prior to starting the new class.

Schedule Changes:

  • The school reserves the right to change course locations, schedules and instructors when necessary.
  • Rain dates will be scheduled for outdoor classes postponed due to inclement weather conditions.
  • Prices subject to change without notice.

Course Cancellations:

  • Those classes with insufficient enrollment will be canceled prior to their starting date. Whenever possible, students will be notified.

Refund Policy:

  • No refunds will be given unless a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Refunds will not be issued under any other circumstances. Allow 2-3 weeks.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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