Gain a new perspective on a colorful subject by considering brilliant blooms through a different lens: in black and white.
With black and white photography, capture the contrasts, unique shapes, and crisp lines of the incredible flowers found throughout the Longwood Conservatory District. Start online with a deep dive into top tips for making the most of your monochromatic photography, then gather for a morning photography session in our Conservatory District before the Gardens open to the public. After capturing your stunning shots, join your classmates and instructor online to share and review your favorites. You’ll never look at flowers the same way again!
Course Schedule
Online Orientation
Wednesday, March 5, 6:00–8:00 pm
Onsite Session
Saturday, March 8, 7:00 am–10:00 am
Online Critique Session
Tuesday, March 18, 6:00–8:00 pm
Full course content includes both the online and the onsite components.
Location
Onsite at Longwood Gardens with additional online sessions.
Instructor
Michael Froio
Michael Froio is a photographer and educator in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Much of his work focuses on understanding the built environment and how history creates a compelling narrative in photography. Froio's commissioned work includes architectural, railroad, and heavy industry documentation and research projects in various mediums, including large format film, digital stills, videos, and time-lapse photography. His work resides in noted collections, including the Library of Congress, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Woodmere Museum, and the Camden County Arts Bank collection.
Additional Info
Photos taken during photography classes at Longwood may not be sold for commercial uses.
