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6 classes in-person in Washington DC have spots left, and 3 classes live online are available.
Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto
Capital Photography Center @ 8130 Porter Rd, Virginia, DC 22042
Appropriate for DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras with manual exposure settings. Today’s cameras offer the photographer a wealth of tools that can lead to beautiful photographs. Capturing the perfect portrait of a loved one, a fleeting moment leading to the winning goal, or a stunning travel photo takes practice and know-how. Learn how YOU, not the camera, can control the final image by choosing the appropriate setting for the look you want. Understanding...
Saturday Jun 10th, 9:30am–1:30pm Eastern Time
Getting Creative with Photography
Washington Photo Safari @ 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Photography is about more than just reproducing whatever the photographer sees. It also offers a powerful opportunity for creativity and self-expression. In this class, Angela Maloney will share her own work and that of other photographers, discussing the thought process and the process of creating the images. She will show how their photographs go beyond simply reproducing what was in front of the photographer, thereby showing the class how they...
Saturday Jun 10th, 2–4pm Eastern Time
Exploring Street Photography
Capital Photography Center @ 1616 H St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Street photography is very popular now more than ever because photographers have access to high quality cameras in mobile phones and smaller high resolution digital cameras. A camera’s ease of access and proliferation raises the issues of ethics and privacy in public places and the difference between a snapshot and a street photograph. This hands-on class will explore the unique aspects of the street photography genre. Michael Koren will...
Saturday Jun 17th, 1:30–5:30pm Eastern Time
Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Union Station
Digital Photo Academy @ 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
One of the main transportation hubs of Washington D.C. and one of the busiest in the whole country, Union Station offers an abundance of photographic opportunities. Your DPA instructor will show you how to photograph the beautiful architecture, how to approach people for a quick photo during their daily routine, and how to find the best angle in any situation. Each person in the group of no more than 12 people will walk away with photos that are...
Saturday Jun 24th, 11am–2pm Eastern Time
Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Burnt Mills
Digital Photo Academy @ 10701 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Mechanics of a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera - A 2 hour online course with in-the-field demos, a lecture and inspirational photographs. Rules of Composition - A 2 hour online course of lectures, in-the-field demos, and inspirational photo examples, with ten different easy to learn composition strategies that elevate snapshots to compelling photographers. After a short discussion of composition ideas and techniques, the class will put those themes...
Saturday Aug 26th, 11am–2pm Eastern Time
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Georgetown
Digital Photo Academy @ 34th & M Streets, Washington, DC 20007
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 Academy instructor for a walk through the Georgetown that many people never take the time to see....
Saturday Jul 29th, 11am–2pm Eastern Time
Travel Photography: Your Story of Place
Los Angeles Center of Photography @ Online Learning Class
Traveling – and travel photography, is about more than just seeing and recording a beautiful view. While social media emphasizes the “instagrammable” moment, at its best, travel photography tells a story about the way a place looks, feels, smells, tastes and sounds. This webinar will present strategies and tools for conveying the essence of your travels and the story of a place in your images.
Saturday Aug 12th, 10–11:30am Pacific Time
A Better Tool for Black and White? Meet Silver Efex Pro
This mini-workshop is an introduction to Nik Collection’s Silver Efex Pro — a plugin for Photoshop and Lightroom designed particularly for black-and-white photographers. In one hour, Kai McBride will give an overview of this sophisticated program, demonstrate its powerful monochrome-specific controls, and explain how he finds it especially compelling for adding depth and drama to digital captures. Whether you are a veteran of the...
Sunday Jul 30th, 1–2pm Eastern Time
Vision Beyond Seeing with Don Komarechka
Princeton Photo Workshop @ Online Classroom
Join acclaimed Macro Photographer, Author and Podcaster Don Komarechka for a new 4 week photography seminar that weaves science and art together to help photographers of every skill level understand the limitations of both our cameras and our own vision and then step beyond those limits. Understanding Vision and Beauty: What is reality? A camera sees the world fundamentally differently that we do. What you remember is not what you saw, and the...
Sunday Oct 22nd, 10–11:30am Eastern Time
(4 sessions)
Photography As A Second Career
Capital Photography Center @ 1616 H St NW, Washington, DC 20006
With careful planning, while you keep your day job, you CAN turn your hobby and your love of photography into a lucrative profession. Many people facing retirement, reduced pensions or job layoffs have successfully become full-time or part-time photographers, earning a significant income with their photo skills. This talk given by professional photographer E. David Luria, will explore ways to make a successful transition into photography as a profession,...
$89
Street Art and Mural Photography
Capital Photography Center @ Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
There is no better place to photograph fantastic murals, street art, and neighborhood architecture than DC’s historic U Street and Shaw districts. Join Instructor Geoff Livingston and explore some of the most interesting and visually rich residential locations in the city. We will start in Blagden Alley and then hop on the metro to the Shaw Station, one of the most colorful neighborhoods in the city with incredible murals and great street scenes....
$99
Night Photography on the National Mall
Capital Photography Center @ 1501 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
Capture incredible nighttime images of DC's most exciting monuments and memorials! Join Instructor Geoff Livingston for this unique nighttime photography class. You will learn how to capture long exposures, tips and techniques for framing interesting compositions, tips for street photography at night and more. We’ll be capturing compelling images of the following monuments; the Jefferson Memorial, the WWII Memorial, the Washington Monument,...
$99
Intermediate Photography
Sam D’Amico Photography @ 8th and F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Build on your already acquired basic SLR technique while adding skills and increasing your visual attention. You’ll strengthen your understanding and application of the craft of photography. The intent of the class is to deepen the participant’s visual vocabulary and sensitivity while making personal and distinctive photographs. Already having acquired basic SLR camera photography skills, participants in this class will continue to...
$275
4 sessions
The National Mall Photo Safari by Circulator Bus
Washington DC’s National Mall is one of the great treasures of the nation’s capital, rich in photo opportunities for any camera or phone! But it is very long – 2 miles – making it difficult to capture in one afternoon. So Paris-trained architectural photographer and Washington Photo Safari director E. David Luria is going to take you around on a DC Circulator Bus to all the best sites in comfortable air-conditioned splendor,...
$89
Digital Photography Live In-the-Field: Cherry Blossoms
Each Composition in the Field class begins with a talk with one of our experienced instructors, and then you and your fellow students take a stroll through one of a variety of photogenic locales (in any of the 20+ cities the DPA encapsulates). There is street photography, magnificent interiors, farmers markets, zoos, landscapes, and more, photos of which are included within. These photos are a mix of student and instructor images in many different...
$99
Oil and Acrylic Painting: Landscape from Photos
VisArts at Rockville @ 155 Gibbs St, Washington, DC 20850
For more than a century, painters have used photography to assist them in painting the landscape. In this 6-week class, students will use photographs as reference material in creating a landscape painting(s). Emphasis will be placed on interpreting and enhancing the image while creating vibrant, lively effects. Bring photos (or various photo options) on the first day of class. Materials are not included. If desired, materials may be...
$247.50
6 sessions
Creative Close Up Photography in the Gardens
Capital Photography Center @ 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902
Join instructor Lori Lankford for Creative Close Up Photography in the Gardens. Lori will share creative techniques and tools to create more compelling images. We will use the garden as our studio and explore close-up nature, flower, garden photography. Lori will cover: How to compose an image creatively in outdoor settings, How to navigate natural light, Tips on incorporating water Shooting through objects...
$109
Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Natl Cathedral
Digital Photo Academy @ 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Undoubtedly the National Cathedral in all its grandeur has been photographed millions of times over the years, from locals to international travelers. Why not, it is an amazing structure both inside and outside and resulting photographs likely hang on walls and grace portfolios of favorite images. However, these images herein clearly convey that some photos are stronger and more powerful than others. Join our DPA instructor at the Incubus, for...
$125
