June 2025 Newsletter: Mushroom Photography Course
Mycena's Mushroom Photography Course starts tomorrow!
If you’ve always wanted to become a mushroom photographer, or simply just sharpen your existing skills, then we created this brand new course for you. And it starts TOMORROW evening, Wednesday June 4th at 5pm PST / 8pm EST!!
Capture the Magic of Mushrooms—Master Fungal Photography with Mycena!
Are you fascinated by the hidden beauty of mushrooms and eager to capture them in stunning detail? Whether you’re a nature lover, science enthusiast, or aspiring artist, the Mycena Mushroom Photography Course is your gateway to photographing fungi like a pro—no matter your skill level or camera gear!
What Makes This Course Unique?
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Live, Interactive Sessions: Join us every Wednesday in June (and July 2nd!) for hands-on, live instruction—or watch the replays anytime!
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All Skill Levels Welcome: Perfect for beginners and experienced photographers alike. Whether you’re using a smartphone, DSLR, mirrorless camera, or even a microscope, we’ll help you get the most out of your equipment.
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Comprehensive Curriculum: From gear essentials and cell phone tips to advanced lighting, composition, focus stacking, and post-processing, you’ll learn every step needed to create breathtaking, scientifically valuable mushroom photos.
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Personalized Feedback: Get 1:1 support and photo critiques from expert mycologists Alan Rockefeller and Mandie Quark, ensuring you grow with every shot.
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Private Community: Connect with fellow fungi photographers, share your work, and get inspired in our exclusive online community.
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Lifetime Access: Revisit lessons and stay up-to-date with new techniques—your enrollment never expires!
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Why Learn Mushroom Photography?
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Document Rare Species: Create a professional photo library that impresses both scientists and art lovers.
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Capture Intricate Details: Learn to photograph even the tiniest fungi with clarity and precision.
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Share Your Passion: Showcase your images on social media, iNaturalist, or in print—and contribute to the global understanding of fungal diversity.
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Have Fun with us Online: The content of this class is our favorite - and we are super excited to meet with you every week and help elevate your photos.
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Costa Rica Cloud Forest Foray in Monteverde CR - Join us July 20-26th
We’re thrilled (and grateful!) to announce that our first Costa Rica foray sold out in record time! If you missed your chance, we have exciting news: we’ve just opened a brand new event in the heart of Monteverde’s legendary cloud forest—this July 20–26!
Why Monteverde?
Monteverde is a world-renowned biodiversity hotspot, home to rare and endemic species, lush highland rainforests, and a staggering array of fungi. This is your invitation to join Alan Rockefeller, Mandie Quark, and a team of expert naturalists for an immersive week of adventure, discovery, and community.
What’s Included?
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Day & Night Guided Hikes: Explore misty trails and vibrant ecosystems, searching for rare fungi, birds, and mammals
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Expert-Led Workshops: Learn from mycologists and local guides
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All-Inclusive Stay: Enjoy authentic Costa Rican meals and comfortable accommodations at the EstaciĂłn BiolĂłgica Monteverde, a working research station surrounded by breathtaking mountain views
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Unique Activities: Experience birdwatching tours, zip-lining through the rainforest canopy, and hands-on biodiversity research
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Community Connection: Meet fellow nature lovers and build lasting friendships in a supportive, fun atmosphere
Why July?
It’s the rainy season—when Monteverde is at its most lush and alive! Expect vibrant fungi, crystal-clear streams, and a symphony of wild sounds.
Ready to join us?
Spots are limited and our last event sold out fast!
Get all the details & reserve your place now:
Mycena's Upcoming Tour Schedule
July 3-26th: Costa Rica, join us!
July 31st- August 2nd: New Mexico Club Event
August 3rd: Southwest Funga Fest in Arizona
August 8-9th: Colorado Springs forays and talks for Pikes Peak Mycological Society
August 10-17th: Telluride Mushroom Festival - join our Wednesday workshop!! https://tellurideinstitute.org/passes-telluride-mushroom-festival
August 18th: Alan speaks in Denver for PPMS
August 20th: Foray with Wild Fungal Trust in Denver
August 21st: Donor Dinner with Wild Fungal Trust in Denver
August 23-24th: Classes with Lucky Ranch in Longmont, CO
September 4-7th: Ohio Mushroom Festival
September 11-14th: NAMA Foray in Vermont
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