Dianne Kittle
About Dianne Kittle
Dianne Kittle is a Fine Art Photography Teacher at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where she has worked since 2012. She specializes in workshops that focus on artistic representation, narrative techniques, and post-processing skills in photography.
Work at Chicago Botanic Garden
Dianne Kittle has been serving as a Fine Art Photography Teacher at the Chicago Botanic Garden since 2012. In this role, she teaches various photography workshops that cater to both beginners and experienced photographers. Her contributions to the garden include specialized workshops that emphasize the artistic aspects of photography, particularly in natural settings.
Education and Expertise
Dianne Kittle has an extensive educational background in the arts and sciences. She earned a Master of Fine Arts from the Maine Media Workshops and College, completing her studies in 2021. Additionally, she holds a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from California State University, Fresno, where she studied from 1977 to 1989. Her education also includes courses in photography from Fresno City College, where she studied from 1992 to 1994 and again from 2011 to 2014.
Background
Before her current position, Dianne Kittle worked as a Substitute Teacher at the International School Bangkok from 2003 to 2005. This experience contributed to her teaching skills and ability to engage with diverse student populations. Her background in both fine arts and education informs her teaching methodology and workshop design.
Achievements in Fine Art Photography
Dianne Kittle conducts specialized workshops such as 'Fine Art Water,' which focuses on the artistic representation of water in photography. She also teaches a workshop titled 'Personal Storytelling,' which emphasizes narrative techniques in photography. Additionally, she offers a course on 'Adobe Lightroom' to enhance post-processing skills for photographers, showcasing her commitment to developing the technical skills of her students.