Nature Photography:

Photographing Butterflies

Butterflies are the flying jewels of the garden. Their colors and shapes brighten our landscape and lure us into trying to capture their image. Yet photographing a butterfly can be a challenge.

Join professional photographer Kathy Adams Clark in this class to learn the techniques needed to capture great photos of butterflies.

The day begins with an hour inside where students will learn how to use the light meter to get proper exposure, how the shutter speed and aperture work, tips on making the photo look better and a little on butterfly behavior.

The remainder of the class will be outside on the Arboretum grounds photographing butterflies. Bring camera, flash, camera manual, plenty of memory/film, and tripod. Bring water, snacks, hat, and sunscreen for personal comfort.

Instructor: Kathy Adams Clark is a professional nature photographer whose work has been published in a variety of national and regional publications including National Geographic Books, The New York Times, and Sierra. Her photos appear weekly in the Houston Chronicle's "Wonders of Nature" column. View her photo galleries.

Class Dates:
Saturday, August 21, 2010: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Cost:
$45 for Arboretum members
$65 for non-members

Class is FULL. Next photography class is Insect & Spider Macro Photography

Questions? Email for more information.