Classes

March 25, 2023: Early Morning Cherry Blossoms Photo Shoot with Corey Hilz

Time: 5:45 AM - 8:15 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 1

This class is also offered on 3/26 and 4/1.

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 25, 2023: Fieldwork Photo Basics with Cherry Blossoms with Corey Hilz

Time: 8:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Corey Hilz
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 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 25, 2023: Photography Scavenger Hunt at the Naval Academy Campus

Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 4

Let’s have a little fun with photography while developing the “art of seeing” and learning numerous compositional techniques to bring your images to the next level. 

March 25, 2023: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 1

This class is also offered on 4/1, 4/16, 4/30 and 5/6.

Appropriate for DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras with manual exposure settings.

Today's digital cameras offer the photographer a wealth of tools that can lead to wonderful photographs and understanding the exposure settings allows you, not the camera, to craft the photo you envision. Take your camera off of Auto and take control!  Join Marie Joabar for an informative class covering exposure control, depth of field, lens choices, composition, and more.

Location: Falls Church

March 25, 2023: The Thrill of Horse Racing

Time: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $390
Instructor: Jeffrey Snyder
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the ProsSports Photography
Spaces left: 2

JUST ADDED, NEW CLASS 

This class is also offered on 3/26, 4/1, 4/2, 4/6, 4/8 and 4/21.

Ever wanted to capture the thrill of horse racing up close and personal? Be so close to the action that you can feel the earth rumble from the horses? Join Award winning, Pro Horse Racing photographer, Jeff Snyder, for a day at the races at the Laurel Race track.

This special access class gives you the opportunity to photograph at various vantage points throughout the day including right on the track, in the dirt, at the starting gate, the Finish line & the Winners Circle.

March 26, 2023: 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: SOLD OUT!

This class is also offered on 4/1.

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 26, 2023: Photoshop For Photographers

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $175
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 5

This class is also offered on 5/20.

Join Corey Hilz for a day of hands-on Photoshop training geared towards the new or limited experience Photoshop user.

The class begins with an introduction to the Photoshop workspace and then explores techniques that only Photoshop offers, such as layers, masks, selections and creating composites. Photoshop's most exciting techniques require the use of layers so ample time is spent explaining how they operate and why you would want to use them.

Location: Falls Church

March 26, 2023: The Thrill of Horse Racing

Time: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $390
Instructor: Jeffrey Snyder
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the ProsSports Photography
Spaces left: 1

JUST ADDED, NEW CLASS 

This class is also offered on 4/1, 4/2, 4/6, 4/8 and 4/21.

Ever wanted to capture the thrill of horse racing up close and personal? Be so close to the action that you can feel the earth rumble from the horses? Join Award winning, Pro Horse Racing photographer, Jeff Snyder, for a day at the races at the Laurel Race track.

This special access class gives you the opportunity to photograph at various vantage points throughout the day including right on the track, in the dirt, at the starting gate, the Finish line & the Winners Circle.

March 26, 2023: Getting Started In Studio Lighting

Time: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $185
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Flash and Lighting
Spaces left: 4

This class is also offered on 3/28 and 4/23.

Join Laura Hatcher in her Old Town, Alexandria photography studio and learn what gear is best for creating your own studio. This hands-on class provides photographers an opportunity to learn how to set up various types of lighting equipment to create portraits in a studio setting. 

March 28, 2023: Getting Started In Studio Lighting

Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm
Fee: $185
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Flash and Lighting
Spaces left: 4

Join Laura Hatcher in her Old Town, Alexandria photography studio and learn what gear is best for creating your own studio. This hands-on class provides photographers an opportunity to learn how to set up various types of lighting equipment to create portraits in a studio setting. 

April 1, 2023: Early Morning Cherry Blossoms Photo Shoot with Corey Hilz

Time: 5:40 AM - 8:10 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6

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 1, 2023: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 3

Appropriate for DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras with manual exposure settings.

Today's digital cameras offer the photographer a wealth of tools that can lead to wonderful photographs and understanding the exposure settings allows you, not the camera, to craft the photo you envision. Take your camera off of Auto and take control!  Join Corey Hilz for an informative class covering exposure control, depth of field, lens choices, composition, and more.

Location: DC

April 1, 2023: The Thrill of Horse Racing

Time: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $390
Instructor: Jeffrey Snyder
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the ProsSports Photography
Spaces left: 2

This class is also offered on 4/2, 4/6, 4/8 and 4/21.

Ever wanted to capture the thrill of horse racing up close and personal? Be so close to the action that you can feel the earth rumble from the horses? Join Award winning, Pro Horse Racing photographer, Jeff Snyder, for a day at the races at the Laurel Race track.

This special access class gives you the opportunity to photograph at various vantage points throughout the day including right on the track, in the dirt, at the starting gate, the Finish line & the Winners Circle.

April 1, 2023: Composition Field Shoot In Baltimore’s Harbor Area

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6

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.  

In this field shoot class, you will learn techniques to improve a photograph’s composition in Baltimore’s iconic harbor area. We’ll have expansive views of the harbor and see weathered industrial machinery. On the water, we'll see sailboats, tugboats, and cargo ships gliding by as they go about their daily work.

April 1, 2023: Night Photography in Georgetown

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

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

April 2, 2023: External Flash Made Easy

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Flash and Lighting
Spaces left: 5

Learn how to get the most out of your external flash unit. The class will help you understand the modes and functions of your flash, as well as how aperture, shutter speed and ISO affect your flash photos. From adjusting the power of the flash to choosing how to position the flash, this class will help you become more skilled when using your external flash unit. 

This class is appropriate for ALL BRANDS: Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Pentax, Sony, etc.

Bonus Offer - Participants who take this class are offered a $10 discount on the Advanced Flash class in the afternoon. 

Location: Falls Church 

April 2, 2023: The Thrill of Horse Racing

Time: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $390
Instructor: Jeffrey Snyder
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the ProsSports Photography
Spaces left: 2

This class is also offered on 4/6, 4/8 and 4/21.

Ever wanted to capture the thrill of horse racing up close and personal? Be so close to the action that you can feel the earth rumble from the horses? Join Award winning, Pro Horse Racing photographer, Jeff Snyder, for a day at the races at the Laurel Race track.

This special access class gives you the opportunity to photograph at various vantage points throughout the day including right on the track, in the dirt, at the starting gate, the Finish line & the Winners Circle.

April 2, 2023: Advanced External Flash

Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $94
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Flash and Lighting
Spaces left: 5

Take your flash skills to the next level by expanding your creative options in the studio and on location.

Learn how to use your external flash off-camera (wirelessly or wired), and learn about applications for using multiple flashes. We'll also introduce you to working with light modifiers for greater control shaping the lighting on your subject.

Location: Falls Church

April 5, 2023: Moonset and Sunrise Over Capitol Columns At National Arboretum

Time: 5:15 AM - 7:30 AM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 4

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.

April 6, 2023: The Thrill of Horse Racing

Time: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $390
Instructor: Jeffrey Snyder
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the ProsSports Photography
Spaces left: 2

This class is also offered on 4/8 and 4/21.

Ever wanted to capture the thrill of horse racing up close and personal? Be so close to the action that you can feel the earth rumble from the horses? Join Award winning, Pro Horse Racing photographer, Jeff Snyder, for a day at the races at the Laurel Race track.

This special access class gives you the opportunity to photograph at various vantage points throughout the day including right on the track, in the dirt, at the starting gate, the Finish line & the Winners Circle.

April 8, 2023: SpringtimeTulips at Burnside Gardens

Time: 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Fee: $$124
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 9

Fee includes a $25 entrance fee and 5 tulip blooms.

Join Kim Kelly for a springtime floral journey as we tip toe through the tulips. Learn how to see flowers and gardens in artistic ways. Explore aspects for Macro/Close-up photography including equipment needs, focusing tips (outdoors), camera settings, lighting and compositional techniques.

April 8, 2023: The Thrill of Horse Racing

Time: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $390
Instructor: Jeffrey Snyder
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the ProsSports Photography
Spaces left: 2

This class is also offered on 4/21.

Ever wanted to capture the thrill of horse racing up close and personal? Be so close to the action that you can feel the earth rumble from the horses? Join Award winning, Pro Horse Racing photographer, Jeff Snyder, for a day at the races at the Laurel Race track.

This special access class gives you the opportunity to photograph at various vantage points throughout the day including right on the track, in the dirt, at the starting gate, the Finish line & the Winners Circle.

April 15, 2023: Cunningham Falls Park

Time: 8:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

Located in the picturesque Catoctin Mountains near the town of Thurmont, Maryland, Cunningham Falls State Park encompasses over 6,000 acres featuring a man-made lake, forests, and Maryland’s tallest (78ft) cascading waterfall, Cunningham Falls. Join me, Kim Kelly, as I lead you on a meandering walk along a natural wooded trail, exploring the newly budding spring flora and wildlife in the area leading up to the falls.

April 15, 2023: Lightroom In A Day

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $159
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 7

Learn Lightroom in a day with instructor Corey Hilz. We'll look at the 2 most powerful modules, the Library and the Develop Modules. This class is designed to make Lightroom easy to understand and put you in control of all it has to offer. It will cover your workflow from beginning to end: from importing and organizing to adjusting, sharing and exporting your images..

Location: Falls Church

April 15, 2023: Getting Started In Portraiture

Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Aaron Clamage
Category: Flash and Lighting
Spaces left: 3

This class is also offered on 5/6.

Having the ability to take your own professional-looking portraits can not only serve as a way to save some money on expensive studio portraits but can also be a way to beautifully document the people you love in a way that is meaningful to you and that represents your unique style of expression. If you want to advance your portraiture skills and techniques and begin taking portrait images that are high in both quality and aesthetics, this class is for you. 

April 16, 2023: Spring at Brookside Gardens

Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6

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 16, 2023: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 10

Appropriate for DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras with manual exposure settings.

Today's digital cameras offer the photographer a wealth of tools that can lead to wonderful photographs and understanding the exposure settings allows you, not the camera, to craft the photo you envision. Take your camera off of Auto and take control!  Join Marie Joabar for an informative class covering exposure control, depth of field, lens choices, composition, and more.

Location: Falls Church

April 16, 2023: Exploring Headshot Photography

Time: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $185
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Flash and LightingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 1

This class is also offered on 5/7.

Join Laura Hatcher in her photography studio in Old Town, Alexandria and learn the basics of how to conduct an indoor-studio headshot session. This hands-on class provides photographers an opportunity to learn how to light, photograph, pose, and interact with headshot clients.

April 17, 2023: The Lightroom Classic Develop Module via Zoom

Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Fee: $$159
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left:

THIS CLASS IS TAUGHT LIVE VIA ZOOM on April 17, 24 and May 1, 8

Designed exclusively for photographers, the Adobe Lightroom programs gives us powerful editing tools in the Develop Module. Marie will walk you though making global adjustments such as adjusting exposure, contrast, color, sharpness, noise reduction, and lens correction. The more powerful tools used for local adjustments such as the cloning, applying red eye or pet eye correction, the graduated and radial filters and the adjustment brush will also be covered giving you the control to edit your photos and make them the best they can be.

Join Marie Joabar in this Lightroom class learn in depth how to get the most from this amazing program!

April 21, 2023: The Thrill of Horse Racing

Time: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $390
Instructor: Jeffrey Snyder
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the ProsSports Photography
Spaces left: 2

Ever wanted to capture the thrill of horse racing up close and personal? Be so close to the action that you can feel the earth rumble from the horses? Join Award winning, Pro Horse Racing photographer, Jeff Snyder, for a day at the races at the Laurel Race track.

This special access class gives you the opportunity to photograph at various vantage points throughout the day including right on the track, in the dirt, at the starting gate, the Finish line & the Winners Circle.

April 23, 2023: Getting Started In Studio Lighting

Time: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $185
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Flash and Lighting
Spaces left: 5

Join Laura Hatcher in her Old Town, Alexandria photography studio and learn what gear is best for creating your own studio. This hands-on class provides photographers an opportunity to learn how to set up various types of lighting equipment to create portraits in a studio setting. 

April 23, 2023: Spring Compositions at Dumbarton Oaks Gardens

Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Judy Graham
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 4

April 29, 2023: Exploring Macro Photography

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6

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 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.

April 29, 2023: iPhone Photography - Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art

Time: 10:15 AM - 2:15PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field ShootingSmartphone Photography
Spaces left: 7

Learn to use the iPhone camera and go beyond taking a simple snapshot to creating a photograph that’s an artistic expression unique to your vision. Join Michael Koren at the National Gallery of Art and tap into your creative side through mobile photography.

April 30, 2023: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 8

Appropriate for DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras with manual exposure settings.

Today's digital cameras offer the photographer a wealth of tools that can lead to wonderful photographs and understanding the exposure settings allows you, not the camera, to craft the photo you envision. Take your camera off of Auto and take control!  Join Corey Hilz for an informative class covering exposure control, depth of field, lens choices, composition, and more.

Location: DC

April 30, 2023: Exploring Street Photography

Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 3

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. 

April 30, 2023: Fieldwork Photo Basics - Late Afternoon On The Mall

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

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.

May 1, 2023: May Day In Annapolis

Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

Join Kim Kelly on a walk-about around the beautiful and historic streets of downtown Annapolis as the city celebrates the decades old tradition of May Day. As we stroll around the historic streets, we will have an abundance of photographic opportunities to practice our compositional techniques, explore depth of field, and learn to work in a variety of lighting conditions.

May 6, 2023: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 9

Appropriate for DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras with manual exposure settings.

Today's digital cameras offer the photographer a wealth of tools that can lead to wonderful photographs and understanding the exposure settings allows you, not the camera, to craft the photo you envision. Take your camera off of Auto and take control!  Join Marie Joabar for an informative class covering exposure control, depth of field, lens choices, composition, and more.

Location: Falls Church

May 6, 2023: Phone Photography - Covered Bridges Field Shoot

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field ShootingSmartphone Photography
Spaces left: 7

See the world in a new way with your phone's camera and learn how to photograph historic landmarks with artistic vision!

We’ll explore all the photographic possibilities at two historic covered bridges in Frederick County, MD. We’ll go beyond the tourist snapshot and turn the mobile camera’s constraints (such as limited lenses, fixed aperture, no zoom, and a small sensor) to advantages using creative techniques of focus, exposure and composition.

May 6, 2023: Getting Started In Portraiture

Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Aaron Clamage
Category: Flash and Lighting
Spaces left: 8

Having the ability to take your own professional-looking portraits can not only serve as a way to save some money on expensive studio portraits but can also be a way to beautifully document the people you love in a way that is meaningful to you and that represents your unique style of expression. If you want to advance your portraiture skills and techniques and begin taking portrait images that are high in both quality and aesthetics, this class is for you. 

May 7, 2023: Exploring Headshot Photography

Time: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $185
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Flash and LightingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 5

Join Laura Hatcher in her photography studio in Old Town, Alexandria and learn the basics of how to conduct an indoor-studio headshot session. This hands-on class provides photographers an opportunity to learn how to light, photograph, pose, and interact with headshot clients.

May 13, 2023: Waterfalls Of The Potomac

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

May 20, 2023: Photoshop For Photographers

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $175
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 8

Join Corey Hilz for a day of hands-on Photoshop training geared towards the new or limited experience Photoshop user.

The class begins with an introduction to the Photoshop workspace and then explores techniques that only Photoshop offers, such as layers, masks, selections and creating composites. Photoshop's most exciting techniques require the use of layers so ample time is spent explaining how they operate and why you would want to use them.

Location: DC

May 20, 2023: Stargazing in the Shenandoah – Milky Way Photography Class

Time: 10:30PM - 2:30AM
Fee: $160
Instructor: Josh Steele
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 5

Did you know that roughly 80% of people in North America cannot see the Milky Way because of light pollution? Come see what you have been missing!

Join us in the Shenandoah to capture amazing photos of the Milky Way.

May 21, 2023: National Zoo Field Shoot

Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6

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.

May 21, 2023: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 9

Appropriate for DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras with manual exposure settings.

Today's digital cameras offer the photographer a wealth of tools that can lead to wonderful photographs and understanding the exposure settings allows you, not the camera, to craft the photo you envision. Take your camera off of Auto and take control!  Join Corey Hilz for an informative class covering exposure control, depth of field, lens choices, composition, and more.

Location: DC

June 3, 2023: Cinque Terre in Italy Photo Workshop

Time: This is a multi-day event: June 3-10, 2023
Fee: $ From $3775
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Travel Workshops
Spaces left:

AS OF 3/19/23, ONE SPOT HAS BECOME AVAILABLE, for a single person or a couple sharing a room.

Plan your dream vacation, join Marie Joabar in CInque Terre, Italy from june 3-10, 2023 for an exciting 7 days photographing this picturesque region!

Seaside towns, charming villages, colorful beaches, and amazing views in 5 different towns in the area. Italy is gorgeous any time of year early June provides beautiful photographic opportunities and we’ll enjoy capturing them all.

October 11, 2023: Autumn In Maine Photo Workshop

Time: This is a multi-day event: October 11-15, 2023
Fee: $ See description
Instructor: Marie Joabar and Kim Kelly
Category: Travel Workshops
Spaces left:

Sold Out - Accepting waitlist names.

The Acadia National Park area on Mount Desert Island, is a photographer’s paradise! Join Instructors Marie Joabar and Kim Kelly and explore the area around Bar Harbor and the best of Acadia including Cadillac Mountain, Jordan Pond, Otter Cliffs, Sand Beach and more, all framed in beautiful autumn color. Discover the ‘Quiet Side’ of Acadia and capture classic harbor views, fall color in along the lakes and from the overlooks and so much more.

We’ve got an exciting itinerary planned to photograph some of the more iconic locations as well as some hidden gems. We’ll be out shooting gorgeous sunrises and will also capture some colorful sunsets. Everyone will come away from this workshop with amazing images and wonderful memories.

Fee includes 4 nights lodging in a lovely bed and breakfast on Mount Desert Island.