Advanced Photography (AP) Course*: USD $2,250 Price includes AP tuition, lunches, dinners, and transportation between the hotel, photo shoot sites, and Mercer Botanic Gardens for the dates of the AP. Hotel and Airfare are not included.
*This first time AP course is only offered for IC Alumni and current ILLI Members, registration must be approved.
Please download the Fall 2023 IC/AP Assumption of Risk and Waivers form. Your registration and attendance assumes you have agreed to the terms in the assumption of risk, waivers, and code of conduct.
AP Hotel & Classroom:
Hyatt Place Houston The Woodlands
1909 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 298-4600
ILLI has reserved a block of rooms at a special rate which includes breakfast. Please book your room no later than October 6, 2023, to qualify for the special rate of $139 per night.
Book Hotel at ILLI reserved special rate
Cancellation policy: Prior to August 31, 2023 you may receive a full refund less a $100 cancellation fee. Between September 1, 2023 and October 6, 2023 you may received a 50% refund. After October 7, 2023, there will be no refunds or credits. Please consider purchasing separate travel or trip insurance for any cancelations including weather or health issues.
Travel Information:
Airport: Closest airport is the George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston, TX (IAH). You will need to arrange your own transportation between the airport and the Hyatt Place Houston/The Woodlands. Please keep in mind that opening events begin promptly at 4:00 pm on Saturday, November 11, 2023; you won't want to miss this. Plan your travel accordingly.
The course is a hybrid mix of classroom and course/site work, please check the weather prior to arrival and pack appropriately. Rain or shine, hot or cold, we will be outside during the days and evenings.
Final Shoot Location:
Mercer Botanic Gardens
22306 Aldine Westfield Rd.
Humble, TX 77338
The ILLI IC is taking place at Mercer Botanic Gardens in tandem with the AP, the Attendees for both courses will be able to meet up at the networking event at the end of each day and a few mixed events on Monday, November 13, 2023. The Final AP shoot will be of the IC mockup installations at Mercer Botanic Gardens.
