Small Scenes, Big Impact: Close-Up Nature + Intimate Landscapes at Washington Oaks
Leader: Todd Nettelhorst
FRI 4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Meeting Location: 
Ticket Price: $100 + Park Entry
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 10
This session is for photographers who want to stop taking “random nature pics” and start creating images with intent and impact—using small scenes, close-up details, and intimate landscapes. Washington Oaks is loaded with texture, shape, and subtle beauty. Todd will teach you how to slow down and see, then convert what you see into strong frames: clean backgrounds, smart angles, controlled depth of field, and compositions that feel designed. You’ll work through macro moments (flowers, details, textures) and intimate landscapes (patterns, lines, layered scenes) using the same repeatable approach. You’ll get live coaching as you shoot—so you’re not guessing why an image works. You’ll learn to build it on purpose.
Gear List:
• DSLR / Mirrorless / smartphone
• Telephoto + Macro + Wide-angle lenses
• Extension tubes (optional) + close-up lens
• Filters (CP/ND), fast cards + extra batteries
• Water, sunscreen/hat
Optional helpers: small diffuser/reflector, knee pad/ground cloth for low angles