Photography: The Art of Seeing Creatively

🔥 Lottery: Aug 27–Sept 2 • Full registration: Aug 28
Dates: October 22 - November 19, 2025
Meets: W from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
Cost:  $65.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

Date Day Time
10/22/2025Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM
10/29/2025Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM
11/05/2025Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM
11/12/2025Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM
11/19/2025Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM

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Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2025-2026 OLLI at MSU Membership

Description

Learn how to capture awe-inspiring photos using an innovative and imaginative eye, whether on a cell phone or a tablet. The course will focus on compositional artistry rather than camera settings, with photography as the primary subject. Looking beyond or through the subject will expand your curiosity into greater creativity. We will explore various visual subjects through presentations intertwined with music and art. You are encouraged to bring your phone or tablet to experiment with.

Course Takeaway

  • Some hands-on experimentation with the cell phone and tablet during class are all a part of this learning process for the artistic and creative senses.
  • A greater appreciation for a well-composed photo.
  • Photograph various subjects such as culture, birdlife, wildlife, flowers, and graphics, but with more creativity than you thought you had!
  • The quality of LIGHT is an integral ingredient in a well-composed photo.
  • Learning how to use the "crop" tool to define your subject further, the Crop tool is the composition tool!

Scholarship

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

Fee:  $65.00

Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church

2152 Graf St
Bozeman, MT 59718
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Carol Polich

Carol Polich is a local wildlife and travel photographer/author and photography teacher through private instruction and Adult Community Education (2011-2020). Her work spans over 35 years, and her written articles and photos have appeared in several international and domestic magazines and calendars. Over the past several years, "Big Sky Journal," "Outside Bozeman," and "Distinctly Montana" have consistently featured her articles. www.wildnaturetrails.com
Date Day Time Location
10/22/2025Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
10/29/2025Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
11/05/2025Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
11/12/2025Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church
11/19/2025Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM Bozeman, MT - Hope Lutheran Church