Photography Classes in Washington, DC

Washington DC’s National Mall is the showcase of the nation’s capital, home to its most famous and historic monuments. One of the best ways to see it is through the viewfinder of your own tripod-mounted camera at twilight and at night, guided by a professional architectural photographer. After giving an orientation on the basic techniques of nighttime...

Both sides of the Potomac offer great photo ops but McLean, Virginia, 12 miles from the DC area, offers 3 overlooks of a lovely waterfall and the Maryland side only offers one overhang. Shutter Speed Priority lessons are part of your instructor’s lesson plan, rendering various sensibilities such as the velvety flow from a slow shutter speed as well...

Going on a big trip with your new camera? You MUST do this safari before you go! You love your  camera,  BUT  – out of fear of doing the wrong thing – you always keep it on a nice, safe “Auto” or “P” and let the camera  do the thinking.  Or you put it on “M” because you see the pros doing that and STILL your...

Dating back to the early 1900’s up through the 60’s, Glen Echo Park was the go-to spot for DC residents and others who were looking for gleeful carnival and amusement park activities, including the roller coasters and the vintage variety of attractions. Today a photographer can create a dream like narrative using the charming structures as subject...

When people think of Georgetown most often they think of the shopping, restaurants, and nightlife of M Street and the lower end of Wisconsin Avenue but Georgetown is much more than that. The C&O Canal starts in Georgetown and just a couple of blocks north of M Street there are treelined streets just waiting to be explored. Join your Digital Photo...

This class explores time exposures at night, limited or controlled light sources, and catching movement on film. Students participate in bi-weekly shoots in the area, critiques, and technical discussions. A camera with manual capability, a small notebook, a tripod, and a working knowledge of photography are required.  

This class is for those who have completed Intermediate 1 and are looking to further their study of photography. With a concentration on fine art photography, this class focuses on refining technique and composition, as well as developing themes into cohesive bodies of work.  Class includes weekly assignments and critiques.  

Learn how to get out of Auto mode and use your camera to its fullest potential! Students will learn how to adjust the lens aperture and shutter speed to manipulate depth of field and motion effects. Other topics include: lenses ISO exposure modes histograms exposure compensation the rules of composition and more. Students will leave...

In this off-site workshop addressing studio portraiture, the goal is to teach the student how to quickly produce a saleable, flattering photograph. Topics include lighting principles, use of strobes, portraiture posing, and flaws. Sample sheets, educational resources, reviews, and critiques are made available. This workshop is taught off-site in a...