Botanical Photography Workshop with Jim McCormac at Dawes - $55

THE DAWES ARBORETUM
Botanical Photography Workshop
with Jim McCormac

Saturday, September 20, 2025
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Dawes Arboretum
7770 Jacksontown Rd | Newark

Discover the fine art of plant photography with Jim McCormac — an award-winning author, celebrated photographer and sought-after speaker. McCormac has authored or coauthored six books, including Birds of Ohio (Lone Pine, 2004), Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage (Kent State University Press, 2009), and Gardening for Moths (Ohio University Press, 2023). His long-running column for the Columbus Dispatch has captivated readers with vivid photography and rich, engaging narratives about the natural world. With a keen eye behind the camera, Jim has captured rare and remarkable species — from delicate wildflowers to elusive wildlife — bringing Ohio’s natural heritage to life.

This workshop is your chance to learn from a true master in a truly beautiful setting.

$55 per person click here to register

Recommended Attire/Supplies: For this workshop, please bring your camera of choice! Generally, DSLR/mirrorless type cameras have high quality macro and wide-angle lenses and will be great for this workshop, but iPhone cameras can also capture stunning images. The presentation won't be as helpful for those, but the field work after and learning about things like composition and background could be useful for iPhone users

Photography Workshop, with an eye towards flora. Starting with an illustrated PowerPoint covering techniques and tactics for shooting plants (and macro and landscapes), then we'll head outside to practice on real subjects. Dawes Arboretum, Licking County, Ohio. 9 am.