Discover the details of an unseen world using macro photography. With inspiration from the Gardens and the Expeditions through the Lens exhibition, you’ll master the unique challenges of macro photography to capture tiny details of flowers, bugs, and more. Starting with classroom instruction and handouts, you’ll learn how equipment, technique and software come together to give you amazing macro photographs, then explore the gardens to begin practicing your new skills. Bring your interchangeable lens camera with a macro specialty lens, your closest focusing lens, or even your smartphone with close focus settings to make the most of this class. Under the experienced eye of our instructor, you will leave with great images and knowledge to continue exploring on your own.

Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before and after class!

Saturday, August 22^nd, (9:00 AM-11:00 AM)

Registration closes August 19^th 2026**

$42 /Adult or $36 /Member Adult

Materials: Bring your interchangeable lens camera with a macro specialty lens, your closest focusing lens, or even your smartphone with close focus settings.

Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas / Park in main lot

Instructor: Edgar Miller is a local, award-winning commercial and fine art photographer; he is passionate about teaching photography and finding new ways to help his clients learn. Connect with Edgar at edgarmillerimages.com and on social media @edgarmillerimages.

Inclement Weather: Classroom instruction is indoors. If necessary, the outdoor practice period will move indoors.

Need registration help? Please contact us at [email protected].