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Join photographers Anne Malarich, CJ Uricks, and David Johnson for a magical evening of hands-on night photography at Brookgreen Gardens. From 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., participants will explore the stunning Nights of a Thousand Candles exhibition while learning professional techniques, including long exposures, tripod use, and low-light composition.
This workshop includes exclusive after-hours access to the gardens, guided instruction, and personalized feedback. Participants should come with a working knowledge of their camera, a tripod, and weather-appropriate clothing. An instructional video will be provided prior to the event to help prepare.
Workshops take place on December 8th and 9th, with only 20 participants per night—reserve your spot early for this illuminating experience!
About the Instructors:
Anne Malarich is a retired professional photographer who spent her beloved 38-year career in the Outdoor & Sports industry. Throughout her busy career she still found time to volunteer at Brookgreen Gardens, which she deems her “safe place”, for the past 29 years.
CJ Uricks is a retired Quality Assurance Software Engineer/Manager with a love for photography who currently resides in Myrtle Beach, SC. CJ received a Certificate of Achievement for Photography Transformation Masterclass from award winning Photographer Tim Shields and has been a student of various other established photographers. CJ enjoys sharing her knowledge and helping others learn to create what they see.
David Johnson is a lens-based artist, educator, and curator whose work explores the relationship between people and the spaces they occupy. Using long-term documentary approaches, his photography considers how architecture, environments, and everyday spaces shape and reflect individual experience. Currently an Assistant Professor of Photography at Coastal Carolina University, Johnson holds an MFA from Washington University in St. Louis and a BFA from Texas Christian University. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, the National Building Museum in D.C., and Rathaus Stuttgart in Germany.