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Have you ever felt uplifted by what you see in nature - but you couldn't bring that feeling home in the photos you took?

Have you ever wondered how some photographers take amazing photographs of every day scenes in nature?

IF YES, then you'll love this workshop:

Capturing Nature's Peaceful Beauty

No Matter What Kind of Camera You Use

A Hands-on Workshop with Award-Wining Flower Photographer Patty Hankins

June 1 - 3, 2012

The workshop includes 3 photo shoots at parks or botanical gardens in the Washington DC area and classroom sessions at my home in Bethesda

Would you like to take photos like the ones
you see on this page?

Who this workshop is for . . .

People whose photos don't reflect the beauty that they see in nature

People who have a camera and want to learn to take better photos with it

People who want to spend time in nature and have fun

At the Workshop you will . . .

Discover new ways to see nature

Learn to create the photographs you've always wanted to create

Capture the beauty you see in your photographs

Have a one-on-one discussion with Patty about your photography

What you'll need to get the most out of this workshop . . .

An open mind

A willingness to appreciate the beauty of nature

A camera (not a camera on a phone)

Optional: A tripod - bring one if you have one - we'll have a few available

After the workshop . . .

You will be better able to capture what you see in nature in your photographs

You will see the beauty of nature in a whole new way

You will be more confident using your camera to create the photographs you want to create

Registration Fee:  $ 349

Bring a Friend for Free

When you register - enter your friend's name and email address in the more info box.

                                                                                   

Workshop limited to 8 participants

Questions? Email me or call 301 828 8075

Tentative Schedule:

June 1, Evening session  Introduction to photographing the beauty of nature

June 2, Full Day 6:30 AM - 6 PM Two field photography sessions at local gardens or parks, lectures on capturing the beauty of nature. We will provide lunch on Saturday

June 3, Partial Day 6:30 AM - 3 PM Field photography session and 30 minute consultations with Patty

Locations for field photography sessions will be determined in late May, depending on what is in bloom

Lectures and consultations will take place at my home in Bethesda

A few more details:

Food (except lunch on Saturday), lodging and transportation are not included in the cost of the workshop. I will send you information a few weeks before the workshop with all the details about when and where we will be meeting.

We will photograph on Saturday and Sunday - rain or shine. So be prepared for the weather.

It is likely to be hot, humid and buggy in June.. Be sure to bring sun screen, bug spray and bottled water to drink.

Cancellation policy: Workshop registration fees are fully refundable before May 1, 2012. Fees for cancellations made after May 1 will be refunded if I am able to fill your space with another workshop participant.