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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. 

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July 19, 2025: Early Morning Flower and Garden Photography

Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 5

Early morning is the perfect time to photograph colorful plants and flowers along with the intimate garden scenes. Join Corey Hilz at Brookside Gardens and explore a diverse collection of plants and landscaping in the early morning light. We'll find plenty of fresh photographic material, from landscape details to close-ups.

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July 20, 2025: Summer Sunflowers

Time: 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 1

Fee does not include the park entrance fee. Participants will need to get their own entrance tickets. 

Have you ever wanted to photograph sunshine?  Here's your chance!  We'll visit a farm that plants 70+ acres of sunshine in the form of over 30 varieties of sunflowers. 

Price includes entrance fee.

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July 25, 2025: Night Photography on the National Mall

Time: 8:00 PM - 10:30 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.

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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: 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 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.

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July 27, 2025: Exploring the Smithsonian Gardens

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

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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: 1

This class is also offered on 8/9, 9/14 and 10/19.

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.

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August 2, 2025: Abstract Photography – Creating Abstract Images

Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Beth Haubach
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6

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

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August 3, 2025: Photographic Composition – Essential Techniques

Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 4

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.
 

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August 9, 2025: Fieldwork - Photo Basics At Sculpture Garden

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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 unique setting of the Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery Of Art 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.

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August 9, 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: 10

This class is also offered on 9/14 and 10/19.

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.

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September 8, 2025: DC Skyline and Moonrise Photo Shoot

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Here is your chance to capture stunning and unique views of several of Washington’s iconic monuments; the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Arlington Memorial Bridge, all neatly aligned in your viewfinder from a vantage point of in Arlington. 
(If the moon is obscured by clouds the class will still run as there are many beautiful photos to be captured of the DC Skyline.)

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September 13, 2025: Night Photography in Georgetown

Time: 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6

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

 

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September 14, 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 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.

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September 20, 2025: National Zoo Field Shoot

Time: 8:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 9

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.

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September 20, 2025: Fieldwork Photo Basics - Late Afternoon On The Mall

Time: 4:45PM - 7:15 PM
Fee: $84

Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

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.

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September 21, 2025: 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. 

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September 27, 2025: 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: 10

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

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October 4, 2025: Great Shots in the Urban World

Time: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 9

Founded in 1745, historic downtown Frederick retains its old-world charm with a modern-day way of life. Quaint restaurants and small shops line the historic streets that are filled with activity. As such, urban photography opportunities are everywhere in Frederick. You will photograph the historic urban architecture constructed of brick and stone, and the more modern glass and steel buildings.

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October 19, 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 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.

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October 25, 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: 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.  

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