Classes

December 1, 2024: A Year of CPC Photography 2025!

Time: Starting Jan 2025, Multiple dates - In-Person and On Zoom
Fee: $375
Instructor: A Variety of CPC Instructors
Category:
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This program begins on January 8 with our first month's live presentation on Zoom. We record each of the presentations and they are avaialble to watch the entire year. 

Stay immersed in photography throughout the year with monthly themed topics, 12 exciting presentations by various CPC instructors, 4 in-person meetups, and taking part in the Community group.

Registration is open!

December 7, 2024: Lightroom In A Day

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $159
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 1

This class is also offered on 1/18.

Learn Lightroom in a day with instructor Corey Hilz. We'll look at the 2 most powerful modules, the Library and the Develop Modules. This class is designed to make Lightroom easy to understand and put you in control of all it has to offer. It will cover your workflow from beginning to end: from importing and organizing to adjusting, sharing and exporting your images..

Location: DC

December 7, 2024: Fieldwork - Photo Basics at U.S. Botanic Gardens

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $89
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!

This class is designed for those who have taken any of the Photo Basics classes and want the opportunity to work in the field to reinforce the material covered in the classroom. We’ve encouraged you to leave the Auto settings behind and to shoot in the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority or Manual modes so now it’s time for some hands-on.

Our location is the U.S. Botanical Gardens Conservatory and with the beautiful holiday decorations, we'll find plenty of photo opportunities to practice exposure settings and creative captures. Join us and come away with stronger skills for setting exposure and capturing exciting images that you’re proud to show off.
 

December 8, 2024: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 1

This class is also offered on 1/4 and 1/19.

Whether you want to capture cherished moments with loved ones, document game-winning action, or preserve the beauty of your travels, this beginner photography basics class provides the tools you need with hands-on practice.

Location: DC

December 8, 2024: Photographic Composition – Essential Techniques

Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!

The composition of a photograph is the single most important element a photographer uses to convey an artistic statement.  What’s included, excluded and the arrangement of elements within the frame is all part of composition. 

This class will teach you techniques to improve the composition of your photos with hands-on shooting experience coupled with feedback.
 

December 8, 2024: Getting Started In Studio Lighting

Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Fee: $185
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Flash and LightingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 2

Join Laura Hatcher in her Old Town, Alexandria photography studio and learn what gear is best for creating your own studio. This hands-on class provides photographers an opportunity to learn how to set up various types of lighting equipment to create portraits in a studio setting. 

December 12, 2024: Holiday Garden of Lights at Brookside

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30PM
Fee: $89
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6

Our class begins with Corey discussing the techniques for night photography and how to best capture the displays and colorful lights. You will learn what camera settings to use for capturing high quality images, with special attention on aperture, shutter speed and autofocus. 
 

December 13, 2024: The Thrill of Horse Racing Photography

Time: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $480
Instructor: Jeffrey Snyder
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the ProsSports Photography
Spaces left: 1

Ever wanted to capture the thrill of horse racing up close and personal? Be so close to the action that you can feel the earth rumble from the horses? Join Award winning, Pro Horse Racing photographer, Jeff Snyder, for a day at the races at the Laurel Race track.

This special access class gives you the opportunity to photograph at various vantage points throughout the day including at the starting gate, the Finish line & the Winners Circle.

December 14, 2024: Holiday Photography in St. Michaels

Time: 9:45am - 12:45pm
Fee: $99
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

Join Kim Kelly and learn how to capture holiday photos and shoot with a purpose. Build a holiday themed image collection suitable for making holiday cards or just for adding a little magic to your season.

December 14, 2024: The Thrill of Horse Racing Photography

Time: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $480
Instructor: Jeffrey Snyder
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the ProsSports Photography
Spaces left: 1

Ever wanted to capture the thrill of horse racing up close and personal? Be so close to the action that you can feel the earth rumble from the horses? Join Award winning, Pro Horse Racing photographer, Jeff Snyder, for a day at the races at the Laurel Race track.

This special access class gives you the opportunity to photograph at various vantage points throughout the day including at the starting gate, the Finish line & the Winners Circle.

December 14, 2024: Holiday Photos Around the U.S. Capitol

Time: 4:30PM - 7:00PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 3

Join Corey Hilz at this special holiday themed photo walk to photograph the Capitol Christmas tree and the area around the Capitol building from sunset to twilight, then into the night.

We’ll begin photographing at the reflecting pool and Capitol with the beautiful light at the end of the day. This will be the perfect time to photograph the iconic view of the Capitol and the Reflecting Pool during the golden hour thru the blue hour. Moving closer at twilight will give us picture perfect shots of the Capitol with the lighted tree in the foreground. 

December 15, 2024: iPhone Photography - Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art

Time: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field ShootingSmartphone Photography
Spaces left: 1

This class is also offered on 1/11 and 2/2.

Learn to use the iPhone camera and go beyond taking a simple snapshot to creating a photograph that’s an artistic expression unique to your vision. Join Michael Koren at the National Gallery of Art and tap into your creative side through mobile photography.
 

December 20, 2024: Sports Photography - On the Sidelines

Time: VARIOUS DATES AND TIMES
Fee: $145-$370 based on number of games
Instructor: Rafael Suanes
Category: Sports Photography
Spaces left:

OFFERED ON VARIOUS DATES

Join Pro Sports Shooter Rafael Suanes and learn hands-on how to capture the excitement of college sports games. This is a one-on-one opportunity. 

December 21, 2024: Holiday Field Shoot at the Library of Congress

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6

Our location at the Library of Congress gives us plenty of photo opportunities. From exciting holiday themed photos, to architectural shots, to creatively using intentional camera movement. 

We begin photographing in the Great Hall and capture the beautiful architecture and sculptures as well as the gorgeous Holiday tree. We'll then explore some of the hidden gems in the building interior.

Timed entry tickets have been reserved for the group, you will not need to get your own. 

December 21, 2024: Meadowlark’s Winter Walk Of Lights

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fee: $89
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6

Meadowlark Garden’s Winter Walk of Lights features 500,000 lights and colorful holiday displays and is a special treat to photograph.  Join instructor Corey Hilz for a special evening wandering among this vibrant and whimsical wonderland.

Our class begins with Corey discussing the strategies for night photography and how to best capture the displays and colorful lights. You will learn what camera settings to use to capture high quality images, with special attention on White Balance, ISO and Autofocus. Focusing in the dark can a challenge and Corey will share tips and techniques that will improve your focusing accuracy.

January 4, 2025: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 5

This class is also offered on 1/19, and 2/15.

Whether you want to capture cherished moments with loved ones, document game-winning action, or preserve the beauty of your travels, this beginner photography basics class provides the tools you need with hands-on practice.

Location: DC

January 9, 2025: Mindful Photography

Time: Multiple dates 7:00-8:30 pm
Fee: $165
Instructor: Dave Mullen
Category:
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NEW CLASS OFFERING
This class is held with Dave Mullen on Zoom from 7-8:30 pm on Thursdays, January 9 and 16 and will be recorded in case you miss one. 

Blending concepts of Zen, Vipassana, and other contemplative traditions with the art of photography, in this class we’ll combine mindfulness practices with exercises in seeing.

January 11, 2025: Wildlife Photography Field Shoot

Time: 7:00am -10:30am
Fee: $115
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!

NEW DATE JUST ADDED

Join naturalist Matt Felperin for a wildlife photography field shoot at Huntley Meadows Park, one of the more magical natural areas in the region.

We will have a pre-class Zoom session to cover tips and settings. 

January 11, 2025: iPhone Photography - Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art

Time: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field ShootingSmartphone Photography
Spaces left: 5

This class is also offered on 2/2.

Learn to use the iPhone camera and go beyond taking a simple snapshot to creating a photograph that’s an artistic expression unique to your vision. Join Michael Koren at the National Gallery of Art and tap into your creative side through mobile photography.

January 12, 2025: Wildlife Photography Field Shoot

Time: 7:00am -10:30am
Fee: $115
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!

NEW OFFERING

Join naturalist Matt Felperin for a wildlife photography field shoot at Huntley Meadows Park, one of the more magical natural areas in the region.

We will have a pre-class Zoom session to cover tips and settings. 

January 12, 2025: Exploring Headshot Photography

Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Fee: $185
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Flash and LightingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 8

Join Laura Hatcher in her photography studio in Old Town, Alexandria and learn the basics of how to conduct an indoor-studio headshot session. This hands-on class provides photographers an opportunity to learn how to light, photograph, pose, and interact with headshot clients.

January 18, 2025: Lightroom In A Day

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $159
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 7

Learn Lightroom in a day with instructor Corey Hilz. We'll look at the 2 most powerful modules, the Library and the Develop Modules. This class is designed to make Lightroom easy to understand and put you in control of all it has to offer. It will cover your workflow from beginning to end: from importing and organizing to adjusting, sharing and exporting your images..

Location: Falls Church, VA

January 18, 2025: Fieldwork - Photo Basics at The National Building Museum

Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 5

This class is designed for those who have taken any of the Photography Basics classes and want the opportunity to work in the field to reinforce the material covered in the classroom. We’ve encouraged you to leave the Auto settings behind and to shoot in the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority or Manual modes so now it’s time for some hands-on.

Our location is the National Building Museum which gives us plenty of photo opportunities to practice exposure settings and creative captures. Join us and come away with stronger skills for setting exposure and capturing exciting images that you’ll be proud to show off.

January 19, 2025: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 8

This class is also offered on 2/15.

Whether you want to capture cherished moments with loved ones, document game-winning action, or preserve the beauty of your travels, this beginner photography basics class provides the tools you need with hands-on practice.

Location: Falls Church

January 19, 2025: External Flash Made Easy

Time: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Flash and Lighting
Spaces left: 7

Are you eager to unlock the full potential of your external flash unit? Join us for this hands-on class and learn flash photography skills to take your photos to a new level.

Location: Falls Church, VA

January 25, 2025: Photoshop For Photographers

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $175
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 8

Join Corey Hilz for a day of hands-on Photoshop training geared towards the new or limited experience Photoshop user.

The class begins with an introduction to the Photoshop workspace and then explores techniques that only Photoshop offers, such as layers, masks, selections and creating composites. Photoshop's most exciting techniques require the use of layers so ample time is spent explaining how they operate and why you would want to use them.

Location: Falls Church

January 25, 2025: Photographic Composition – Essential Techniques

Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

The composition of a photograph is the single most important element a photographer uses to convey an artistic statement.  What’s included, excluded and the arrangement of elements within the frame is all part of composition. 

This class will teach you techniques to improve the composition of your photos with hands-on shooting experience coupled with feedback.
 

January 26, 2025: Getting Started In Portraiture

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Aaron Clamage
Category: Flash and LightingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 5

Unlock the art of portraiture in this hands-on class and learn how to capture professional-looking portraits that reflect your unique style and vision. 

Learn how to control essential elements that contribute to successful portraiture, including camera settings, composition, posing, expression, and lighting control. Explore shooting with natural window light and continuous studio lights, and master techniques for manipulating light and shadows.

Location: DC

January 26, 2025: Exploring Macro Photography

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Small subjects or little pieces of a larger subject are fascinating to explore with your camera. This class will teach you about the technical and creative aspects of successful close-ups. Learn how to work with different natural lighting conditions, as well as what equipment is most useful. The skills you will learn can be applied to any subject of macro photography, at home or in the field.
 

January 27, 2025: Digital Printing With Lightroom Classic

Time: Multiple dates 7:00-8:30 pm
Fee: $135

Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left:

NEW CLASS OFFERING
This class is held with Corey Hilz on Zoom from 7-8:30 pm on Mondays, January 27, February 3 and 10 and will be recorded in case you miss one. 

Do you struggle to get your digital prints to match your monitor display?  You’re not alone! In this class you will learn why this occurs as well as gain the knowledge to make adjustments beforehand to produce consistent, accurate prints.

February 2, 2025: Creative Composition at the Renwick Gallery

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Expand your creativity at the Renwick Gallery. You’ll find unique photographic opportunities as we explore various styles of art, and mediums including fiber, ceramics, glass and metal. This class will emphasize going beyond the documentary image through creative approaches to perspective, depth of field, focus, and subject isolation.

February 2, 2025: iPhone Photography - Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art

Time: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field ShootingSmartphone Photography
Spaces left: 9

Learn to use the iPhone camera and go beyond taking a simple snapshot to creating a photograph that’s an artistic expression unique to your vision. Join Michael Koren at the National Gallery of Art and tap into your creative side through mobile photography.

February 4, 2025: AI in Cellphonography

Time: Multiple dates 7:00-8:30 pm
Fee: $165
Instructor: Dave Mullen
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left:

NEW CLASS OFFERING
This class is held with Dave Mullen on Zoom from 7-8:30 pm on Tuesdays, Feb 4 and 11 and will be recorded in case you miss one. 

Learn to harness the power of AI to augment our photography in ethical ways. Using our cell phones and AI apps, we’ll both tweak our own images with AI or use AI images as a point of departure for our artistic creations.

February 8, 2025: Art and Architecture - Creative Captures

Time: 10:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

The National Gallery of Art offers an array of architectural and design details, as well as three dimensional pieces of art. Join Corey for a class exploring how to reimagine the lines and shapes of these elements to create unique and memorable photographs.

February 15, 2025: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 10

Whether you want to capture cherished moments with loved ones, document game-winning action, or preserve the beauty of your travels, this beginner photography basics class provides the tools you need with hands-on practice.

Location: DC

February 23, 2025: Fieldwork - Photo Basics at American Art Museum

Time: 11:40 AM - 2:10 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

This class is designed for those who have taken any of the Photography Basics classes and want the opportunity to work in the field to reinforce the material covered in the classroom. We’ve encouraged you to leave the Auto settings behind and to shoot in the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority or Manual modes so now it’s time for some hands-on.

Our location is the American Art Gallery / Nat Portrait Gallery which gives us plenty of photo opportunities to practice exposure settings and creative captures. Join us and come away with stronger skills for setting exposure and capturing exciting images that you’re proud to show off.

February 23, 2025: Portrait Editing - Tools and Techniques

Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $185
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 5

Step into the portrait editing workflow of a professional headshot photographer and learn how to unleash the powerful editing tools available in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop!  

March 5, 2025: Florida Bird and Wildlife Photo Workshop

Time: This is a multi-day event: March 5-9, 2025
Fee: $2635
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: Travel Workshops
Spaces left: 8

This workshop runs from Wednesday, March 5 at 5pm thru Sunday, March 9 at 10am.

NEW OFFERING

Get away from the winter doldrums in DC and join us for an epic wildlife photography workshop in cozy south Florida!  Feel like you're in a nature documentary as you are surrounded by a breeding, wading bird colony including species such as Wood Stork, Great Egret, Tricolored Heron, Anhinga, Double-Crested Cormorant and more. Learn about the nesting behavior of these species and how to photograph them in a variety of light conditions and compositions.  

We will have an orientation session on Zoom prior to the workshop as well as an image editing session after the workshop. 

Fee includes accommodations and transportation to and from our daily photo adventures. 

June 7, 2025: Cinque Terre in Italy Photo Workshop

Time: This is a multi-day event: June 7-14, 2025
Fee: $ From $3750
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Travel Workshops
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Just 1 or 2 spots left depending on the room selected.

Plan your dream vacation, join Marie Joabar in CInque Terre, Italy from June 7-14, 2025 for an exciting 7 days photographing this picturesque region!

Seaside towns, charming villages, colorful beaches, and amazing views in 5 different towns in the area. Italy is gorgeous any time of year early June provides beautiful photographic opportunities and we’ll enjoy capturing them all.

Includes:
- Shared double room in Monterosso (singles or suite with terrace and jacuzzi available for a supplement)
- Daily traditional breakfast, 5 dinners with wine
- Train passes for exploring other towns, a boat trip on the Mediterranean, transfers from and return to Florence ,
- Daily photo shoots and classes with Marie

July 10, 2025: New York City Photo Workshop

Time: This is a multi-day event: July 10 thru 13, 2025
Fee: $745
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field ShootingTravel Workshops
Spaces left: 7

Join Marie Joabar in exciting New York City!  The focus will be on cityscapes, early morning views of the NY skyline from Brooklyn, evening views from DUMBO area, night scenes, landscape and street scenes in Central Park, iconic shots of Grand Central station, and so much more.