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

• Friday, January 23, 2026 – 10:00 am–12:15 pm

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

In this session, you'll learn about basic iPhone camera app functionality like focusing in a specific place, adjusting image brightness, shooting in bursts for action and adjusting background blurriness in portrait mode. In addition, Mary Louise will discuss how to access editing and image sharing functionality in the app. Finally, she will share some practical tips for achieving great looking photos. Most of our time will be spent in the classroom, but at the end of the class, weather permitting, we can practice in the JCRA gardens.

This class is suitable for iPhone 13 or newer iPhone models. This class has been updated to include the latest iPhone 17 model. Make sure to bring your smartphone to use during the class.

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

Advance registration is required. Register through our online registration store.

Registration is considered complete when payment is received. You will receive a confirmation receipt from notify@cashnet.com when registered.

Cancellation

Program cancellations can be made up to two weeks before the program's start date. No refunds will be made after this time. A 15% cancellation fee applies.

To request a cancellation, send an email to the JCRA Education Team at jcraprograms@ncsu.edu with the participant name and program information.

Location

JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606.

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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.