Classes:In the Field Photography
July 11, 2026: Summer Sunflowers
Time: 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Photography
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 12, 2026: Fieldwork - Photo Basics At Sculpture Garden
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Photography
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.
July 25, 2026: Art and Architecture - Creative Captures
Time: 10:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Photography
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.
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July 25, 2026: Light Painting as Photo Art
Time: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fee: $159
Instructor: Lori Saunders
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 6
Use light as your paintbrush and capture creative photography art in the dark. Join instructor Lori Saunders and discover light painting techniques that turn a single, long exposure photo with moving lights into an other-worldly image caught entirely in-camera.
Location: Falls Church
July 26, 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 PhotographySmartphone Photography
Spaces left: 4
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 1, 2026: Fieldwork - Photo Basics at Library of Congress
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Photography
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 at the Library of Congress gives us plenty of photo opportunities to practice exposure settings and creative captures from varying depth of field shots to slow shutter speeds to blur the visitors in a creative way.
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August 1, 2026: Photographic Composition – Essential Techniques
Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 9
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 2, 2026: The Capitol Area at Dawn
Time: 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Fee: $94
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 6
US Capitol and Bartholdi Park area
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August 6, 2026: Kayak Photo Adventure
Time: 5:30am - 8:00am
Fee: $149
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 6
August 9, 2026: Kayak Photo Adventure
Time: 5:30am - 8:00am
Fee: $149
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 6
August 9, 2026: Getting Started in Architecture, Interiors, and Real Estate Photography
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $139
Instructor: Tammy Loverdos
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 6
Learn the fundamentals of Architecture and Interior photography and develop a strong foundation of skills that can be applied to Real Estate, Interior Design, and Hospitality photography.
Location: DC
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August 15, 2026: Exploring Black & White Photography
Time: Multi Session Class
Fee: $129
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 3
Join Kim Kelly and explore black and white photography.
The genre of black & white photography is quite unique and can be intimidating to get started. However, once you learn the concepts behind it along with how to see in B&W, a whole new creative field opens up to you.
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August 30, 2026: Exploring Street Photography
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Photography
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 12, 2026: Waterfalls Of The Potomac
Time: 6:00AM - 9:00AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 9
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.
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September 12, 2026: The Creative Art of Flower Photography
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $139
Instructor: Janet Sifers
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 7
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.
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September 13, 2026: Urban Art & Mural Photography
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Tammy Loverdos
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 7
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.
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September 13, 2026: Capturing Chesapeake’s Historic Skipjacks
Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm
Fee: $109
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!
Join Kim Kelly and learn photography tips to capture compelling images of the historic skipjacks in the Chesapeake Bay. We'll have the opportunity to photography them on display as well as racing at this unique Maryland event; the Maryland Seafood Festival at Sandy Point State Park.
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September 19, 2026: Exploring Macro Photography
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30PM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Photography
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.
September 19, 2026: Kayak Photo Adventure
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Fee: $149
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 6
September 20, 2026: Early Morning & Sunrise on the National Mall
Time: 6:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Joe Bucherer
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 7
September 20, 2026: National Zoo Field Shoot
Time: 8:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 8
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, 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 PhotographySmartphone 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 25, 2026: Bird & Wildlife Photography on the Patuxent River
Time: 6:30am - 9:45am
Fee: $149
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 7
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.
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September 25, 2026: Night Photography on the National Mall
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 7
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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September 27, 2026: Fieldwork - Photo Basics at Union Station
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Photography
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 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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September 27, 2026: Sculpting Photos
Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 9
October 4, 2026: Bird & Wildlife Photography on the Patuxent River
Time: 6:45am - 10:15am
Fee: $149
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: In the Field Photography
Spaces left: 7
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.
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October 18, 2026: Exploring Gettysburg National Park Workshop
Time: 10:00 AM- 2:30 PM
Fee: $149
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field PhotographyTravel Workshops
Spaces left: 10
Join us on the hallowed grounds of historic Gettysburg Battlefield for a Photo Workshop! Michael Koren will lead the group and Marie Joabar will be assisting.
We’ll explore the battlefield with a live re-enactment with sharp shooters, the Gettysburg National Cemetery, and also areas not open to the public through our special access arrangement.