Photo Walk at Selby Gardens

Join Foto Dono and Dr. Wade Collier for an informal photo walk through Selby Botanical Gardens to explore the ability to make macro and close-up photographs. The photo walk is for all levels of photographers on practical macro tips on equipment, composition, and depth-of-field.

Where to Meet? We will meet inside the Gardens, near spot #18 on the map, just slightly from the Café. I'd recommend arriving just before the Gardens open and using the Free Valet service. Check in and grab a map. We will officially start at 10:30 AM.

Dates and times are subject to change. Please check your email for updates.

Equipment - Although you may bring any camera, you'll get a better understanding with an interchangeable lens camera, like a DSLR or mirrorless system. You may also bring any lens you choose, but a macro lens would be more suitable. Bring a bottle of water and a decent pair of walking shoes. You can bring a tripod. However, Selby Gardens has restrictions on them in certain areas.

Fee – There is no charge for the event. Each participant is responsible for transportation and entrance fees to Selby Gardens. However, moderators appreciate tips and digital tips are acceptable for the following -

• PayPal - https://paypal.me/fotodono or fotodono@mac.com
• Venmo - @Donovan-Evans-18

About Wade Collier: You might find Dr. Wade Collier in the Selby Gardens at any time of the day or night: his camera in hand, photographing plants. As a volunteer in the Botany Department, Collier has the unique role of scientific photographer, documenting the Gardens' extensive collection and the fieldwork of its scientists from the Everglades to Belize and Brazil.

About Foto Dono - Donovan Evans, also known as Foto Dono, is an award-winning photo artist. He has over 25 years of experience in making things with his camera. He has been obsessed with photographing the Milky Way since 2016. He is the Photo Education Director at Johnson PhotoImaging, where he teaches photography when not making things. Follow Dono on Facebook and Instagram - @fotodono - www.fotodono.com.

Each participant is responsible for their safety and properly operating their photographic equipment. Event hosts and sponsors are exempt from all liability or responsibility whatsoever for all personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, however, caused, including but not limited to property liability or the released parties' negligence, whether passive or active. Each participant must use their judgment regarding safety.