Botanical iPhone Photography at Lyon Arboretum

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed for novice photographers eager to elevate their skills in botanical photography using their iPhone. This workshop offers valuable insights tailored to help you capture stunning images of plants, flowers, and nature.

The workshop will be divided into three sections:

• Presentation: Learn the basics of botanical photography, including composition, lighting, color, texture, and detail.
• iPhone Camera Settings Review: Explore helpful camera settings and tools to improve your images. (iPhone 14 or newer recommended.)
• Guided Photo Walk: Practice your new skills while photographing the plants, flowers, and scenery throughout the Arboretum grounds.

What to bring/wear:

• Your iPhone (14 or newer recommended)
• Notepad and writing tool
• Mosquito repellant
• Rain jacket or poncho in case of rain
• Your own lunch and drink (in a reusable bottle preferred)
• Comfortable covered shoes (hiking shoes recommended) with good traction

Whether you enjoy photographing flowers, gardens, or simply want to feel more confident using your iPhone camera, this workshop offers a fun and approachable introduction to nature photography.

Hawkins Biggins discovered her passion for photography at age twelve and later earned her degree from the New England School of Photography in Boston. She returned to Hawaiʻi in 2008 to establish her photography business and has spent more than a decade creating compelling professional and fine art imagery.

Her work has been featured in juried and invitational exhibitions, and she is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others through workshops and teaching.

To learn more about her work, visit Hawkins Biggins Photography

Proceeds from this class go to the Lyon Arboretum Education Department.

Earlybird Tickets for FLA members open on May 20th. General public sales open on May 22nd

Tickets close: June 5th.

Deadline for refunds: June 8th. Refunds are for the cost of the ticket only, Eventbrite processing fees will not be refunded. Full refunds will be given in the event of a class cancellation. Credit cannot be given towards other classes.

***This class is co-sponsored by the Friends of Lyon Arboretum (FLA). FLA members can register early and also will receive a 20% discount on this workshop and other Lyon Arboretum Education Department classes/workshops. If you are a member, an email will be sent out prior to the opening of class registration with a discount code. Please contact them by email at [email protected] if you have not received your registration discount code.

To learn more about the Friends of Lyon Arboretum and to become a member, please see their .***

For questions about the class content or logistics, please call Lyon Arboretum at (808) 988-0461 or email [email protected].

For questions about ticketing, please call and leave a message for Friends of Lyon Arboretum at (808) 988-0464 or email [email protected].

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