Bring in more awareness through macro photography.

Mindfulness through photography involves immersing oneself in the present moment with heightened awareness and a non-judgmental attitude to the surroundings.

Among all genres of photography, Macro Photography is the best for practicing mindfulness because one has to be present and stay focused in order to search for a story in the macro world. You'll find yourself start to pay more attention to the subject's forms, textures, shapes and light in the processing of framing an image.

Equipment is provided during the class. We will meet at San Francisco Botanical Garden. A short lecture with hands-on exercises will be given before we start exploring the macro world inside the Garden.

Attendees will use the equipment that we provide for shooting macro photography in the Botanical Garden, both under the guidance of the instructor and their solo time. Alternatively, they can use their own equipment. They will also have personal time to write journals in the nature.

In the afternoon, we'll move to the Japanese Tea Garden for more photography opportunity. Before we dismiss, we will drink Matcha in the House House and talk about our experience and review the photos in a small group.

This class is for fresh beginners and intermediate level learners.  See FAQ for more information.

No prerequisite is needed, you can start fresh and use the equipment that we provide and they are VERY EASY to use (we don't want you to get bothered by the settings).

If you 1) already have some photography background, or 2) attended our Beginners Workshops, we will assign you to the advanced level group and provide you with more technical knowledge during the lecture.

If you prefer to use your own camera and lenses, please see the list of equipment required in the FAQ.

Class Date

Add to Wait List and get notified once the group class is available.

Can't wait until the in-person workshop opens for registration?

Watch the Online Version

Sign up for the online class, The Joy of Flower Photography, to learn how to shoot macro photography with inexpensive, budget-friendly equipment.

Watch 24/7 and on your own pace.

Leaning towards an in-person class?

Book a 2-hour private class on your preferred date and time.

A 2-hour Private Class will include:

1) 2 hour in-person learning experience with Christina at the San Francisco Botanical Garden (tickets included), equipment including the Canon RF 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens + Extension Tubes + Canon R50 camera will be provided during the class.

2) Access to the Online Course, The Joy of Flower Photography, which allows you to review what you've learned after the in-person class. You can access the class 24/7.

3) One 40-minutes follow-up Zoom meeting

4) Cost: $560/person for a 2 hour, 1:1 private class ($440/person for a 2 hour, 2-person private class)

Add-on:

• One hour of conversation on any life topics with Christina in the Japanese Tea Garden, tea included ($200).

$280/person/hour. Check our private class rates here.