Photography and the Art of Noticing

Ready to start seeing the world a little differently? Join commercial photographer Abigail Jackson for an interactive class that will sharpen your eye and help you capture the magic in everyday moments.

During “Photography and the Art of Noticing,” you will explore how light, composition, perspective and framing can transform your surroundings into a compelling photograph. Through real-world examples, group discussion, and hands-on exercises, you will learn to tell a story through an image and approach ordinary subjects with a more creative lens. The class takes place in the Inn's Vista Restaurant, where floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Duke Forest make an ideal setting for studying light.

No professional experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and a phone or camera.

Throughout the class, guests can also order food and beverages from the Inn’s award-winning Fairview Dining Room to enjoy during the experience. View the full menus at https://www.washingtondukeinn.com/durham-fine-dining/fairview-dining-room.

The class is $55, and advance registration is required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-creative-adventure-photography-and-the-art-of-the-noticing-tickets-2002348287630?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information, visit https://www.washingtondukeinn.com/experiences or call (919) 490-0999.

The photography class is part of the Dive Into Durham Masterclass series, a fall program that invites the Triangle to discover its next creative passion. The series is hosted by the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club and the nearby JB Duke Hotel, both AAA Four Diamond properties on the campus of Duke University.

The full lineup of classes includes:

Thursday, Oct. 29 @ 6-8 p.m.: “Modern Calligraphy for Beginners”

Location: JB Duke Hotel Marketplace Bar

Instructor: Anna White of Sip & Script

Cost: $65

Registration: https://www.sipandscript.com/events/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-jb-duke-hotel-1/

Thursday, Nov. 5 @ 6-8 p.m.: “Beginner’s Watercolor Winter Botanicals Workshop”

Location: JB Duke Hotel Marketplace Bar

Instructor: Sia Karamalegos

Cost: $50

Registration: https://shop.sia.studio/products/watercolor-winter-botanicals-workshop

Thursday, Nov. 12 @ 6-8 p.m.: “Photography and the Art of Noticing”

Location: Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Vista Restaurant

Instructor: Abigail Jackson

Cost: $55

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-creative-adventure-photography-and-the-art-of-the-noticing-tickets-2002348287630?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thursday, Nov. 19 @ 6-8 p.m.: “Introduction to Needlepoint Workshop”

Location: Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Vista Restaurant

Instructor: Margaret Ergenzinger

Cost: $65

Registration: https://forms.gle/SvUV87sNCa3oRZfJ9