Classes:In the Field Shooting

June 9, 2019: Getting Started in Bird Photography at the Maryland Zoo Baltimore

Time: 9:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Emily Carter Mitchell
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 1

Join us at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and learn how to photograph birds in the wild. Learn the concepts of digital photography, field skills and equipment needed capture our feathered friends.  Designed for the beginning/novice photographer, this course will get you well on your way in photographing nature and wildlife at its best.

June 13, 2019: Dupont Underground Model Shoot Fundraiser

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fee: $86
Instructor: Geoff Livingston
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 11

Join us for a rare opportunity to photograph models in this unique arts venue. The Dupont Underground Model Shoot will directly benefit the ClickDC* event so there is no profit, only great photography.

Fees are used to pay for models and staffing at Dupont Underground. Profits will be donated to Focus on the Story, the nonprofit organizer of the Click DC photo festival. 

June 15, 2019: Exploring Street Photography

Time: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

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, as well as a hands-on session followed by an image review and feedback. 

June 22, 2019: Fieldwork - Photography Basics in Old Town Alexandria

Time: 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Fee: $69
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 3

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'll 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.

June 22, 2019: Cunningham Falls Adventure

Time: 8:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Emily Carter Mitchell
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!

Maryland offers a variety of beautiful waterfalls that are just waiting to be discovered, and Cunningham Falls in the Catoctin Mountains is nature at its best.

Located north of Frederick, Maryland, Cunningham Falls State Park is the home of Maryland’s highest cascading waterfall. Boasting 78 feet tall, Cunningham Falls is easily reached by a short hike and the lush late spring colors will enhance its beauty.

June 23, 2019: Antiques and Treasures in Lucketts Virginia

Time: 7:30 AM - 10:30AM
Fee: $79
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

The antiques stores in Lucketts offer unique collections of décor, furniture, and knickknacks, making them a goldmine for photographers. We will be shooting outdoors at two stores that offer distinctly different types of photographic opportunities. From quirky and creative to unusual and hip, you will find that the antiques have their own personality. If you like textures, patterns, and subjects with character, you'll have a great time at Lucketts.

June 23, 2019: Franciscan Monastery Photo Safari

Time: 2:30 PM -5:00 PM
Fee: $89
Instructor: E. David Luria
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 4

If you have not been to the Franciscan Monastery, you are in for a treat! A little bit of Europe right here in DC, it is one of the great hidden treasures for architectural photography, a 93-year old Byzantine-style church modeled after Istanbul’s Hagia Sofia.

Outdoors we'll enjoy many photo opportunities capturing the monastery, its arcades, the beautiful gardens and sculptures. Moving indoors, learn the techniques of interior photography without flash and the use of color-correcting filters.

Class fee includes a per person donation to Monastery.

July 13, 2019: Lotus and Lilies at Kenilworth Gardens

Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Fee: $89
Instructor: Emily Carter Mitchell
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6

Enjoy the graceful beauty of the Lotus blossoms and water lilies in their full glory at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.  We will visit the gardens for the early morning light, capturing dew laden lotus and other aquatic flowers. 

July 13, 2019: Library of Congress Photo Safari

Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $74
Instructor: E. David Luria
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

Rescheduled from June 1.

Join instructor E. David Luria, at one of the most beautiful buildings in the nation’s capital, the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress.  We’ll photograph its beautiful exterior and then move indoors and capture the ornate interiors and grand staircases as the afternoon sun falls on the exterior and spills into the Great Hall interior. 

At each point on the safari, tips on low-light and mixed-light photography, taking pictures of the vaulting ceilings in the Great Hall, and how to use wide-angle lenses to maintain straight verticals will be discussed as well as techniques of composition, exposure and lighting.

July 13, 2019: Night Photography on the National Mall

Time: 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Geoff Livingston
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 9

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

July 14, 2019: Sunflowers at McKee-Beshers Marsh

Time: 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Fee: $89
Instructor: Emily Carter Mitchell
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Sunny Sunflower faces greet you in the early morning at McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area. With wide sweeping fields of sunflowers, the possibilities are endless for the flower, nature and wildlife photographer. 

July 16, 2019: Sunset and Moonrise Over The Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum

Time: 7:00PM - 9:45PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

Join us for this exclusive and exciting opportunity to photograph the full moon rising over the lighted Capitol Columns. 

We’ll start the class by capturing the Capital Columns bathed in the warm afternoon light. Then when the moon rises, we'll photograph it famed through the columns and then above them. 

A per person donation to the National Arboretum is included in the price of the class.

July 20, 2019: Birds in the Field Photo Shoot

Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Fee: $89
Instructor: Emily Carter Mitchell
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 2

As the sunflowers begin to wane at McKee-Beshers and the seed heads begin to develop, the birds appear and land to dine on the sunflower heads. Almost seeming to pose, Indigo Buntings sing their hearts out while the flighty American Goldfinch challenges even the best nature photographer.  Improve your technical skills for bird photography and learn how to create beautiful bird images.

July 20, 2019: Fieldwork - Photography Basics at Union Station

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Fee: $69
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 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 21, 2019: Exploring Macro Photography

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30PM
Fee: $99
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. Find out how to work with different natural lighting conditions, as well 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 23, 2019: Marine Corps Silent Drill Team Photo Safari

Time: 5:55 PM - 8:30 PM
Fee: $89
Instructor: E. David Luria
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 9

Don't miss the opportunity to photograph breathtaking performance by the  US Marine Corps Silent Drill Team as they march across the parade ground in front of the Memorial and then toss their bayoneted rifles end over end at each other! 

We'll also photograph the Memorial and the DC Skyline at twilight with the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and the U.S.Capitol all lined up in our viewfinder. 

July 27, 2019: Butterflies at Brookside Gardens

Time: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 5

Price includes $30 ticket for the "before hours" pass.

Join us for a special morning of photographing butterflies at Brookside Gardens. We’ll have special access to the butterflies for two hours before the conservatory opens to the public. You’ll be able to use tripods and not have to work around crowds of people. We’ll begin outside with a discussion of techniques and settings for butterfly photography, as well as some close-up garden photography. When it’s our time with the butterflies we’ll be prepped and ready to go, maximizing our butterfly experience.

July 30, 2019: Marine Corps Silent Drill Team Photo Safari

Time: 5:55 PM - 8:30 PM
Fee: $89
Instructor: E. David Luria
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 9

Don't miss the opportunity to photograph breathtaking performance by the  US Marine Corps Silent Drill Team as they march across the parade ground in front of the Iwo Jima Memorial and then toss their bayoneted rifles end over end at each other! 

We'll also photograph the Memorial and the DC Skyline at twilight with the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and the U.S.Capitol all lined up in our viewfinder. 

August 15, 2019: Moonset and Sunrise Over Capitol Columns At National Arboretum

Time: 5:00AM - 7:30 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Join us in the wee hours of the morning for this special access opportunity to photograph the moonset and sunrise over the lighted Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum.

We’ll start the class by capturing the Capital Columns with the moon setting behind them, then we’ll turn around and photograph the sun as it rises through the columns. 

A per person donation to the National Arboretum is included in the price of the class.

Limit 8-10

August 18, 2019: Real Estate and Architectural Photography

Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: E. David Luria
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 10

Good pictures sell houses and condominiums via the web, or in brochures and publications. This class, designed for people wishing to photograph their own homes or real estate agents shooting listed properties, is taught by professional architectural photographer, E. David Luria, and will take place in a private home, providing hands-on training in exterior and interior architectural photography.

Location: Centerville