Photography Walk

"Beginner Smartphone Photography"
Mary Louise Ravese, Bella Vista Photography

  • Friday, September 19, 2025 – 10:00 am–12:00 pm

The smartphone is the camera many people have with them at all times. The camera integrated with these phones has advanced with each smartphone generation, making it worthy of our attention as a legitimate camera.

person taking photo of yellow flower with smart phone

In this session you'll learn about basic iPhone camera functionality like focusing in a specific place, adjusting brightness, shooting in bursts for action and adjusting background blurriness in portrait mode. We will then practice in the gardens of the JCRA.

This class is suitable for iPhone XS, XR and newer iPhone models. Make sure to bring your smartphone to use during the class.

Mary Louise Ravese

About Mary Louise Ravese

Mary Louise Ravese specializes in fine art nature and travel photography from locations across the world. Her photographs are in private, university and corporate collections in over 40 states and are exhibited nationally. She is the owner and principal photographer for Bella Vista Photography.

Mary Louise is a regular speaker and competition judge for photography clubs in multiple states. She is an experienced photography instructor who has trained hundreds of amateur photographers. She enjoys teaching on a wide range of topics related to nature, travel, and creative photography, and can help with both the technical and aesthetic aspects of picture making. Mary Louise leads classes and workshops at a variety of locations across the United States and abroad. For more information visit her website at https://www.bellavistaphotography.com.

Cost
$40.00 per participant.
Registration

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Cancellation
Program cancellations can be made up to two weeks prior to the program's start date. No refunds will be made after this time. A 15% cancellation fee applies.
Location
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606.
Directions
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Parking
Free parking is available at the JC Raulston Arboretum and along Beryl Road.
Questions
Contact the JCRA Education Team at jcraprograms@ncsu.edu for more information about this program.