Photographers swiftly capture what sluggish painters cannot, such as the sparkle of a fleeting smile, the identity of a media-shy superhero, or the split second a peregrine falcon breaks the sound barrier. Attain photographic know-how with this voucher.

Choose Between Two Options

• $49 for a three-hour Composition in the Field photography workshop for one (a $99 value)
• $89 for the above workshop for two (a $198 value)

Composition in the Field workshops don’t just introduce students to the technical settings of their cameras—they focus on changing the way these budding photographers see the world from behind the lens. During each open-air outing, an experienced photographer teaches students a range of 12 or more techniques such as selective focusing, demonstrating how to blur the background and keep the foreground in focus. He or she teaches students how to manipulate natural light and how to use panning to make it seem as though subjects are a whirlwind of motion.

The curated photogenic locations rotate every month, and offer subject matter that includes wildlife, flowers, landscapes and architecture. Participants should bring their own digital cameras and equipment. Participants should bring their own digital camera and any other equipment, such as a tripod, to their picturesque locale. Check out the full schedule for more information.