Classes:In the Field Shooting
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: 2
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.
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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: 1
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.
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May 17, 2025: 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: 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 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.
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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: 4
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.
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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: 6
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.
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May 25, 2025: Exploring Street Photography
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 1
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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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: 4
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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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: 4
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.
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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.
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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 entrance fee and includes a large bundle of lavender to take home.
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June 14, 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.
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June 15, 2025: National Zoo Field Shoot
Time: 8:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 2
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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June 21, 2025: Fieldwork - Photo Basics At Dumbarton Oaks Gardens
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6
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 beautiful gardens of Dumbarton Oaks 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.
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.
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: 1
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: Summer Sunflowers
Time: 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8
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 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: 8
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 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.
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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: 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.
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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: 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
August 3, 2025: Photographic Composition – Essential Techniques
Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 3
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.
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: 8
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.