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The following photography lectures and workshops are available for purchase by garden clubs, botanical gardens, and garden centers. Contact us for availablity of dates.

We also offer Growing Plant Lectures (click on link).

Contact Us Krischan Photography
S78 W22750 Terrace Drive
Big Bend, WI 53103-9661
Email: form mail
Phone: (262) 662-3319

Lecture Rates $150 - $300 per class
$0.445 per round trip mile driven
overnight lodging and breakfast, if over 100 miles

Lecture #101: The Art of Garden Photography

Learn how to capture the beauty of gardens. All camera styles will benefit from this lecture, whether point & shoot, slr, digital, or film. Donna Krischan, a professional garden photographer whose images have appeared in numerous magazines, calendars, books and catalogs, will guide you through the process of creating beautiful images. She will share some of her slides and discuss the art of garden photography. The lecture includes the subject selection of lighting, sharpness/focus, and composition. You will leave this seminar with numerous tips on how to improve your own photography. Your photography questions are encouraged.

Lecture #102: The Technique Of Garden Photography

Come to the garden and learn how to improve your garden photos both technically and artistically. Discussions will focus on cameras, film, lenses and other accessories as well as the importance of light and composition. Donna will demonstrate a variety of photographic techniques. Your photography questions are encouraged.

This is a hands-on workshop so be sure to bring your camera (SLR 35mm film camera, point & shoot camera, or digital camera), lenses and accessories. Dress appropriately for spending time outdoors.

Lecture #103: Wisconsin Public Gardens

Go on a photo tour of several of Wisconsin's great Public Gardens - Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners, Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, the Rotary Gardens in Janesville and the Green Bay Botanic Garden. We might even find a few other places of interest along the way!

About The Speaker: Donna Krischan
- Flower and Garden Photographer

Donna Krischan is a professional flower and garden photographer. Her photographs have been featured in magazines by Birds & Blooms, Garden Gate, Northern Gardener, Horticulture, Woman's Day, Family Circle, Farmer's Almanac, Better Homes & Gardens and Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine. She is a contributing photographer for Chicagoland Gardening and Milwaukee Home Magazine. Her photographs have appeared in over 1,200 publications and she has written dozens of gardening articles. She is a Nikon Professional Photographer, member of the Garden Writers Association, holds a Bachelor's degree in Botany and a Master's Degree in Business Administration.

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