Through the Lens: Photography Crash Course
June 13
Events
Through the Lens: Photography Crash Course
Register for Classroom Session – Option #1
3PM – 5PM @ UWM School of Freshwater Sciences
Register for Classroom Session – Option #2
7PM – 9PM @ forMartha
Description:
In this 2-day crash course (June 13-14), you’ll learn from Troy Freund, a professional photographer and one of Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s 2024 River Heroes!
Choose from one of the available classroom options on June 13th, and both groups will come together for a field session on the Westabrook Trail, June 14th from 1 – 3 PM, to practice skills learned in the classroom.
- Learn photography skills, with visual examples of concepts being discussed
- Connect your interest in photography with your passion for our waterways
- Get outdoors + build your portfolio
- All ages, all gear welcome
$40 total – Reach out to Shirley (shirley@milwaukeeriverkeeper.org) about scholarship availability!
📷 Special thanks to Mike Crivello’s Camera and Imaging Center for making this possible!
Event Details
Date
Classroom Session (Two Options):
June 13th, 2026
3PM – 5PM or
7PM – 9PM
Field Session & Hike:
June 14th, 2026
1PM – 3PM
Price:
$40
Physical Demand:
Easy. The field session should not be physically demanding.
Location:
Classroom Option #1 – UWM School of Freshwater Sciences
600 E Greenfield Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
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Classroom Option #2 – forMartha
825 E Center St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
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Field Session & Hike – Westabrook Trail
4700 N Port Washington Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
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*Note: You will need to get a (free) parking pass from the front desk at the hotel. Just tell them you are there to hike the trail!
Contact Info:
Scholarships are available. For more information or questions, please contact Shirley at shirley@milwaukeeriverkeeper.org or call us at
Thanks to our partners for their generous support of this event!
