Creative Flower Photography at Chanticleer Gardens
Within 30 minutes of Philadelphia, Chanticleer is one of the great gardens of the region. Chanticleer has been called the most romantic, imaginative, and exciting public garden in America. The garden is a study of textures and forms, where foliage trumps flowers, and even the drinking fountains are sculptural. The Chanticleer Foundation owns 47 acres, 35 of which are open to the public.
Join us as we spend the late afternoon/early evening hours exploring the gardens and making beautiful images in new and creative ways. We will work with a variety of lenses and focal lengths to fully explore how to capture the grand landscape as well as the intricate details of the smaller scenes of the gardens. Bring whatever lenses you have and learn how to use them to their fullest creative capability. Detailed instructions will be given on how to best compose your images for the greatest visual impact. Instruction will be given on how to work with fill flash, reflectors and diffusers to creatively control the light. We will also discuss the use of filters to enhance and saturate colors, in-camera multiple exposures, intentional camera movement, and a few other creative techniques along the way. There will also be plenty of instruction on which aperture and shutter speed combinations to use to best convey the mood of the scene. A lens hood and circular polarizer are highly recommended for each lens, as well as a tripod, cable release and plenty of memory cards. Workshop is for beginners as well as more advanced enthusiasts. Specific details will be emailed upon registration.
A minimum number of participants is needed to run this workshop. Group will be kept small to allow for greater individual assistance. A detailed email will be sent out prior to the workshop to help you prepare. A pre-trek class via Zoom to go over details and shooting tips and techniques will also be held prior to the event. The Zoom class will be held Tuesday August 22nd, from 7 to approximately 8pm. The class will be recorded and available to those who are unable to make that time-but being there live is highly encouraged.
Fee includes the class and all instruction during the event, admission to the gardens as well as admission to a private Facebook group where you will be able to get ongoing support for your photographic learning, as part of a great community of photo enthusiasts! Please Note:This is not a lesson on how to you use your individual camera. Participants should be comfortable with basic camera settings prior to the workshop. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Chanticleer is located at 786 Church Rd, Wayne, PA 19087
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Updated Terms & Conditions – Valerie A Hoffman Photography (March 2023)
As we live in our new ‘normal’, the following updated policies are being put in place to protect the health and wellbeing of all workshop attendees, as well as those who we will come in contact with during events.
That being said, here is what you need to know and comply with:
- Anyone who is sick with COVID like symptoms or has a fever over 100 degrees must not attend the event. Amount paid may be put towards a future workshop, or can be refunded in full if notice is given in advance. Suggest checking your temperature BEFORE leaving home. By registering for an event, you also agree to a touchless temperature check at the initial gathering for any workshop or trek.
- Face Masks are optional unless otherwise specified.
Cancellation Policy:
Two (2) weeks notice is required to receive a full refund. 75% refund of the Trek fee with only one (1) week notice. NO refund will be given if less than one (1) week notice is given for cancellation. Must call to cancel. We reserve the right to cancel the Trek at our discretion. Minimum number of participants is necessary to run event.