Winter 2009

The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is one of the most-photographed locations in the state of Alabama, so it is only logical and appropriate that the Southern Institute of Photography would select the Gardens as the perfect site to host photography classes.

A full slate of photography classes – from beginners' level to advanced courses to challenge the most experienced photographers – is in the final stages of planning. The courses will be offered by a team of well-known photographers, led by Paul Franklin. Expect to see such popular topics as "Basic Photography," "Flash Photography," "Photographing Infants and Children," "Wedding and Bridal Photography," "Understanding Digital Printing," "Matting, Framing, and Presenting Your Images," "Digital Cosmetic Surgery," "Adobe Photoshop" "Adobe Lightroom," "The Documentary Photo Essay: An Act of Intimacy" and "twin" courses on "Mastering Your Nikon -- or Canon – DSLR," among others.

Classes will be held on weekday evenings and will meet in the Education Building. For more information contact Henry Hughes, Director of Education, at 414-3951 or hhughes@bbgardens.org.