Classes:In the Field Shooting

April 19, 2025: Wildlife Photography Field Shoot

Time: 6:00am - 9:30am
Fee: $115
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left:

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

April 19, 2025: Springtime Tulips at Burnside Farms

Time: 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 4

Join Kim Kelly for a springtime floral journey as we tip toe through the tulips. Learn how to see flowers and gardens in artistic ways. Explore aspects for Macro/Close-up photography including equipment needs, focusing tips (outdoors), camera settings, lighting and compositional techniques.

April 25, 2025: The Thrill of Horse Racing Photography

Time: 11:15 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $480
Instructor: Jeffrey Snyder
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the ProsSports Photography
Spaces left: 2

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.

April 26, 2025: Waterfalls Of The Potomac

Time: 5:30AM - 8:30AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 5

Great Falls of the Potomac River is truly the greatest natural wonder of the DC area and there is no better time to photograph it than at dawn.

Join Corey Hilz and learn how to shoot in low light, capture flowing water, exploit the rising sun, compose waterscapes, and more.

April 26, 2025: Capturing The Past At Waterside Woolen Mill

Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $124
Instructor: Beth Haubach
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 3

Join Beth Haubach for an incredible photo opportunity capturing the bygone era of the Waterside Woolen Mill. We’ll find decades old looms, spinning and other vintage machinery, faded yarns, interesting textures and color combinations, and plenty of small vignettes or “still-lifes." 

Includes a Zoom session the week prior to the class covering tips and techniques for photographing in “abandoned” spaces.  That way we can make the most of our time photographing when we get to the mill.  

April 26, 2025: The Thrill of Horse Racing Photography

Time: 11:15 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $480
Instructor: Jeffrey Snyder
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the ProsSports Photography
Spaces left: 2

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.

April 26, 2025: Exploring Street Photography

Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 3

This hands-on class will explore the unique aspects of the street photography genre and help you create compelling photographs that go beyond the ordinary snapshot.  Join Michael Koren for an afternoon learning pro-level tips and techniques, privacy issues associated with street photography, and hands-on photographing around the White House area. 

April 26, 2025: Night Photography in Georgetown

Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 2

 Capture incredible nighttime images of DC's most exciting area, Georgetown! Join Instructor Marie Joabar for this unique nighttime photography class.

April 27, 2025: Wildlife Photography Field Shoot

Time: 6:00am -9:30am
Fee: $115
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left:

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

May 4, 2025: National Zoo Field Shoot

Time: 8:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!

Whether you’re planning an African safari or just want to learn how to photograph animals at the zoo or in your backyard, this class will help you capture more compelling images.

May 10, 2025: Covered Bridges of Lancaster County PA

Time: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Fee: $135
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 4

Join Kim Kelly and explore the Pennsylvania countryside through your lens. We’ll discover several stunning covered bridges and capture their simplistic yet technical structure in serene settings. With luck we may have a chance encounter with a passing Amish buggy.

May 10, 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: 4

This class is also offered on 6/22 and 7/27.

Learn to use the iPhone camera and the settings for creative image captures.  Join Michael Koren at the National Gallery of Art and learn techniques for exposure, composition and focus. Tap into your creative side through smartphone photography.

May 17, 2025: Fieldwork - Photography Basics in Old Town Alexandria

Time: 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 4

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 in Old Town Alexandria gives us plenty of photo opportunities to practice exposure settings and creative captures. We begin down by the waterfront capturing the details in the harbor area, we’d then photograph quaint shops and historic homes. We end at the Farmers Market in front of City Hall where we’ll find street scenes, colorful produce, flowers stalls and more.

May 17, 2025: Capturing the Maritime History of the Chesapeake Bay

Time: 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Fee: $139
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 3

Join Kim and explore the rich maritime landscapes of Maryland’s Eastern Shore from St. Michaels to Tilghman Island. Learn techniques to capture the essence of maritime life from beautiful wide vistas down to the interesting little details.

May 18, 2025: Rock Creek Park Photo Hike

Time: 6:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

Join Corey Hilz for a morning photo hike in beautifully wild yet local Rock Creek Park. Expand your creative nature photography by getting off the beaten track and find the hidden treasures on the trail.

May 30, 2025: Night Photography on the National Mall

Time: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Fee: $99

Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Capture incredible nighttime images of DC's most exciting monuments and memorials! Join Instructor Marie Joabar for this unique nighttime photography class.

May 31, 2025: Ocean Birds and Sea Critters Photo Workshop

Time: 11:30pm -4:00pm
Fee: $565
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: In the Field ShootingTravel Workshops
Spaces left: 11

Join us for a truly one-of-a-kind photography workshop on the open seas up to 100 miles offshore in search of an incredible variety of pelagic (ocean going) critters that you simply can't photograph on a 3-hour whale watch tour! This is an exclusive photography opportunity you won't find anywhere else!

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

June 1, 2025: Barnstorming In Frederick County

Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Fee: $129
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 5

The rolling hills around Frederick, Maryland are dotted with historic barns dating back to the mid eighteenth century. For one day only, a selected group of these farms open up their properties a Barnstormer Tour & Plein Air Paint Out.

Join instructor Kim Kelly for fun-filled day capturing these beautiful old barns and surrounding rural landscapes.

June 7, 2025: Eclectic Hampden Field Shoot

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Hampden is a close-knit neighborhood in Baltimore that is known for housing many of the mill workers along the Jones Falls at the turn of the century. Join Instructor Michael Koren for some street photography in this unique neighborhood and capture an area in transition where the past and present collide. 

June 14, 2025: Lavender Fields Forever

Time: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Fee: $129
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Join us at small family-owned lavender farm in Maryland and enjoy the delicate scent of lavender as you capture lovely images of the fields.  The farm offers a beautiful backdrop with a stunning barn and well-kept lavender rows that offer a variety of perspectives.

The fee includes $25 entrance fee and includes a large bundle of lavender to take home.

June 22, 2025: Exploring Macro Photography

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30PM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 9

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.
 

June 22, 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

This class is also offered on 7/27.

Learn to use the iPhone camera and the settings for creative image captures.  Join Michael Koren at the National Gallery of Art and learn techniques for exposure, composition and focus. Tap into your creative side through smartphone photography.

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: SOLD OUT!

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. 

July 26, 2025: Fieldwork - Photo Basics at Union Station

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $84

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 Washington Union Station 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.

July 27, 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: 6

Learn to use the iPhone camera and the settings for creative image captures.  Join Michael Koren at the National Gallery of Art and learn techniques for exposure, composition and focus. Tap into your creative side through smartphone photography.