Blurred Beauty: Bokeh in Photography

Discover the beauty of bokeh, a Japanese term for to the aesthetic quality of the blur created in out-of-focus parts of a photograph. Join our professional artist instructor to learn the camera settings to achieve the bokeh effect and how to recognize the light and other compositional elements to elevate your photography. With helpful feedback while you experiment in the iconic Japanese Garden, you’ll leave with new skills, inspiration, and meaningful connections to fellow photographers. Perfect for photographers of all levels!

Date: Saturday November 14th, 2026

Registration Deadline: November 11

Time: 1–3 PM

Price: $42/Adult or $36/Member Adult

Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas / Park in main lot

Materials: Bring your camera and a short telephoto lens.

Instructor: Edgar Miller is a local, award-winning commercial and fine art photographer; he is passionate about teaching photography and finding new ways to help his clients learn. Connect with Edgar at edgarmillerimages.com and on social media @edgarmillerimages.

Inclement Weather:Rain date of November 21 will be used.

Need registration help? Please contact us at adult-ed@fwbg.org.

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