Classes:In the Field Shooting

February 21, 2026: Exploring Blackwater Wildlife Refuge

Time: 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 5

Join us on Maryland’s Eastern Shore as we explore Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. This sanctuary has over 32,000 acres of diverse habitats attracting waterfowl and other birds along the Atlantic Flyway. 

February 21, 2026: Fieldwork - Photo Basics at The National Building Museum

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 1

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.

February 22, 2026: Fieldwork - Photo Basics at The National Building Museum

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!

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.

February 28, 2026: Art and Architecture - Creative Captures

Time: 10:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 3

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.

March 1, 2026: Wildlife Photography Field Shoot

Time: 6:15am -9:15am
Fee: $115
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!

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

March 8, 2026: Art and Creativity at the Renwick Gallery

Time: 9:45am - 12:15pm
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.

March 8, 2026: 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: SOLD OUT!

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.

March 21, 2026: Early Morning Cherry Blossoms Photo Shoot

Time: 5:45 AM - 8:15 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

Join us in the early morning at the Tidal Basin during Cherry Blossom season. Beginning before sunrise, we'll capture Jefferson Memorial framed with cherry blossoms set against the deep blue sky of twilight. We’ll then photograph our way around the Tidal Basin, capturing the Jefferson and the Washington Monument from many vantage points all framed by the cherry blossoms.

At each point along the way, we'll cover exposure settings, composition considerations and tips for dynamic photos.

March 21, 2026: Fieldwork Photo Basics with Cherry Blossoms

Time: 8:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Corey Hilz
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 at the Tidal Basin provides plenty of photo opportunities. We’ll find the beautiful Cherry Blossom trees, the Jefferson and the Washington Monument framed in Cherry Blossoms and so much more.  Join us and come away with stronger skills for setting exposure and capturing exciting images that you’re proud to show off.

March 21, 2026: Getting Started In Real Estate Photography

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Fee: $129
Instructor: Tammy Loverdos
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Learn the basics of Real Estate Photography and start developing a strong set skills in this field.

Tammy will take you through a variety of methods that are used in Real Estate- including lighting and bracketing for HDR (high dynamic range). We will also focus on composition theory and how it applies to spaces as well as various methods for dealing with lighting areas in a home from simple to more challenging. 

Location: Centreville, VA

March 22, 2026: Early Morning Cherry Blossoms Photo Shoot

Time: 5:45 AM - 8:15 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Join us in the early morning at the Tidal Basin during Cherry Blossom season. Beginning before sunrise, we'll capture Jefferson Memorial framed with cherry blossoms set against the deep blue sky of twilight. We’ll then photograph our way around the Tidal Basin, capturing the Jefferson and the Washington Monument from many vantage points all framed by the cherry blossoms.

At each point along the way, we'll cover exposure settings, composition considerations and tips for dynamic photos.

March 28, 2026: Early Morning Cherry Blossoms Photo Shoot

Time: 5:45 AM - 8:15 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Join us in the early morning at the Tidal Basin during Cherry Blossom season. Beginning before sunrise, we'll capture Jefferson Memorial framed with cherry blossoms set against the deep blue sky of twilight. We’ll then photograph our way around the Tidal Basin, capturing the Jefferson and the Washington Monument from many vantage points all framed by the cherry blossoms.

At each point along the way, we'll cover exposure settings, composition considerations and tips for dynamic photos.

April 10, 2026: Night Photography in Georgetown

Time: 7:15 PM - 10:15 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 5

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

April 11, 2026: Spring Landscapes and Flowers

Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

Enjoy a morning in the garden! In the Spring, Brookside Gardens offers an incredible display of flower beds packed with tulips in a multitude of colors, along with other spring flowers. They offer opportunities for fine detail close-ups as well as dreamy artistic compositions. Join Corey Hilz at Brookside Gardens and explore a diverse collection of plants and landscaping.

April 12, 2026: Fieldwork Photo Basics - Late Afternoon On The Mall

Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Fee: $89

Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6

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.

We begin near the Jefferson and then make our way to the Washington Monument and the World War II Memorial where we’ll find plenty of photo opportunities from architecture, statues, fountains, street scenes and more in the late afternoon light thru to the beautiful blue sky of twilight.

April 18, 2026: Wildlife Photography Field Shoot

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

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 18, 2026: 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: 8

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.

April 19, 2026: Waterfalls Of The Potomac

Time: 5:45AM - 8:45AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

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 19, 2026: Sculpting Photos

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

April 24, 2026: Night Photography on the National Mall

Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
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.

April 26, 2026: Capturing The Past At Waterside Woolen Mill

Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $129
Instructor: Beth Haubach
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 10

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.  

May 2, 2026: The Creative Art of Flower Photography

Time: 2:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Fee: $139
Instructor: Janet Sifers
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 2

Flowers are nature's jewels, offering infinite colors, patterns, textures, and shapes. Join us for this hands-on class and develop your skills to see and capture flowers more creatively, from portraits of blooms to their intricate and complex details. Learn to capture a variety of styles: representational, abstract, and graphic.

May 3, 2026: Getting Started In Real Estate Photography

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $129
Instructor: Tammy Loverdos
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Learn the basics of Real Estate Photography and start developing a strong set skills in this field.

Tammy will take you through a variety of methods that are used in Real Estate- including lighting and bracketing for HDR (high dynamic range). We will also focus on composition theory and how it applies to spaces as well as various methods for dealing with lighting areas in a home from simple to more challenging. 

Location: Centreville, VA

May 9, 2026: Fieldwork - Photo Basics in Old Town Alexandria

Time: 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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 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 9, 2026: Covered Bridges of Lancaster County PA

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

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 9, 2026: Exploring Street Photography

Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

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. 

May 16, 2026: Landscape Photography at Piscataway Park

Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Piscataway National Park and the National Colonial Farm are nestled across from Mount Vernon on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. The Park offers a historical countryside setting and the farm is home to heritage breeds of sheep, goats, turkeys, and hogs.

May 30, 2026: Bird & Wildlife Photography on the Patuxent River

Time: 5:15am - 8:15am
Fee: $149
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 69

Take a leisurely ride on a pontoon boat and explore the tidal tributaries of the Patuxent River, one of central Maryland’s wildest. We'll observe and photograph birds, wildlife and marshes in places inaccessible by foot. 

May 30, 2026: Exploring Macro Photography

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30PM
Fee: $109
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.
 

May 31, 2026: Rock Creek Park Photo Hike

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

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.

June 6, 2026: Abstract Photography – Creating Abstract Images

Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $139
Instructor: Beth Haubach
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

The techniques used in abstract photography provides a fresh approach to crafting unique images. They may also help the photographer develop a stronger eye and view subjects with a fresh perspective. Using a variety of techniques the photographer finds limitless options and is easily entertained as each frame gives a different result.  

Location: Falls Church, VA

June 6, 2026: Bird & Wildlife Photography on the Patuxent River (Afternoon)

Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: $149
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 10

Take a leisurely ride on a pontoon boat and explore the tidal tributaries of the Patuxent River, one of central Maryland’s wildest. We'll observe and photograph birds, wildlife and marshes in places inaccessible by foot. 

June 7, 2026: Urban Art & Mural Photography

Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Tammy Loverdos
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

There’s no better place to photograph colorful murals and quirky architecture than D.C.’s historic U Street and Shaw neighborhoods. Join instructor Tammy Loverdos as we explore some of the city’s most visually rich and character-filled residential streets.

June 7, 2026: 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 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.

June 11, 2026: “City of Bridges” Pittsburgh Photo Workshop

Time: This is a multi-day event: June 11-14, 2026
Fee: $1095
Instructor: Beth Haubach
Category: In the Field ShootingTravel Workshops
Spaces left: 6

Join Instructors Beth Haubach and Marie Joabar for 4 fun filled days capturing the best of Pittsburgh, the CIty of Bridges!  

Limit: 10