Capture the beauty of the Cummer Gardens in this hands-on floral photography workshop series led by photographer and mentor Rosie Lalonde. Whether you’re shooting with a DSLR/SLR camera or your phone, you’ll learn techniques to elevate your images and strengthen your creative eye. Participants must bring their own cameras or mobile devices.
Morning SLR Photography Workshop
Saturday, March 28| 10 a.m. to Noon
Members $300, Future Members $350
Donors and members enjoy early ticket access starting January 30, 2026. Tickets open to the public on February 13, 2026.
Ticket includes admission to Museum and the virtual editing class.
Learn to photograph flowers and garden scenes using DSLR/SLR camera. Rosie will guide you through capturing light, color, and composition in a natural setting, helping you create expressive, high-quality images. Participants must bring their own cameras.
Afternoon Phone Photography Workshop
Saturday, March 28| 2 to 4 p.m.
Members $300, Future Members $350
Donors and members enjoy early ticket access starting January 30, 2026. Tickets open to the public on February 13, 2026.
Ticket includes admission to Museum and the virtual editing class.
Discover how to make the most of your mobile device as you shoot during the warm, golden-hour light. Explore framing, camera settings, and natural lighting techniques designed specifically for phone photographers. Participants must bring their own mobile devices.
Virtual Photo Editing Class
(Included with registration for either workshop)
Enhance your floral images with a focused online session covering essential editing tools and techniques. You’ll learn color correction, cropping, and detail enhancement to bring professional polish to your work.
About the Instructor
Rosie Lalonde has a lifelong passion for photography, mentoring, and celebrating the beauty of nature. She began her career in her early 20s specializing in ministry outreach photojournalism before moving into documentary-style children’s and wedding photography. Now retired from commercial work, Rosie devotes her time to teaching – leading hands-on floral photography workshops and authoring accessible floral-focused training videos. Her goal is simple – to help others take their floral photography and post-processing to higher levels of excellence.
