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Smartphone Photography Safari at the National Gallery

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $99
  • Constitution Ave. NW & 7th St NW, Washington, DC
  • 3 hours

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  • $99
  • National Sculpture Garden @ Constitution Ave. NW & 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20565
  • 3 hours
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What you'll learn in this camera phone class:

Smartphone Photography Safari at the National Gallery of Art

Learn how to take better photos with your Smartphone by using all its features

Join smartphone expert Elody Crimi for an exciting, 3-hour workshop at the National Gallery of Art to learn how to take great photos with your Smartphone camera (whether it’s an iPhone or Galaxy, Droid, etc.) Topics include: an introduction to the basic (and advanced) functions of your phone; how to use little know features to drastically improve your photography; an overview of the most important rules of composition and how/why they affect your photos (with plenty of examples); a demonstration of various applications you can use to help process and edit your photos (right from your phone); and a demonstration/walk-through of all the various peripherals (lens, lights, etc.) that are available for your phone.

Prerequisite: Workshop is for all levels.

Course Topics:

  • Advanced Camera Operations with your phones
  • Rules of Composition – Creating better photos
  • Recommended Apps
  • Recommended gear (including lenses, flashes)

Itinerary

  • The Safari will start in the West Garden Court on the Main Floor of the West Building of the National Gallery of Art (entrance is on Madison Avenue, meeting location is in the Parlor to the right of the Security Guard desk).
    • This is where we’ll go through all the course material topics listed above (how to use your camera, rules of composition, best apps for your camera, and cool peripherals that are recommended).
  • We’ll then proceed into one of the 16th century French painting rooms to shoot images of some of the master paintings in the room (suitable for framing!)
  • Next, we’ll head to the Ground Floor and walk along the underground tunnel to the East Gallery. We’ll go up the elevator to the Tower level where we can go outside and take photos of the famous blue “Hahn/Cock” rooster overlooking Pennsylvania Avenue.
  • We’ll then proceed to walk down the stairs to take photographs of the hanging Calder sculptures on the Upper Level, and continue down to take images of the amazing architecture and angles of the interior and stairwells of the East Building.
  • The Safari will end outdoors in front of the East Building for a group photo.

What to Bring

  • Smartphone: Any brand is OK (likely iPhone or Android)
  • Phone Charger
  • Pen and Paper

Where to Meet

West Building, National Gallery of Art, Madison Avenue entrance, Main floor. (Go to the Parlor to the right of the Security Guard desk after your bag has been checked).

Refund Policy

  • Cancellations must be made in writing via email at least 10 business days prior to Safari date to [email protected]
  • Cancellations received 9 business days or more in advance of Safari date receive a refund of 75% of the amount paid.
  • No refund is made for cancellations received less than 9 business days before the Safari date.

Washington Photo Safari operates rain or shine. A separate itinerary is followed on rain or snow days, utilizing landmarks with unique photogenic interiors, such as The National Building Museum, Union Station, The National Postal Museum, The Lincoln Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial.

In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel last minute, students will receive a refund less a 5% non refundable registration fee.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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