Classes

December 1, 2023: A Year of CPC Photography 2024!

Time: Starting Jan 2024, Multiple dates - In-Person and On Zoom
Fee: $365
Instructor: A Variety of CPC Instructors
Category:
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THIS PROGRAM BEGINS ON JANUARY 10, 2024 AND ENDS IN DECEMBER 2024. Join us for the YEAR! Stay immersed in photography throughout the year with monthly themed topics, 12 exciting presentations by various CPC instructors, 4 in-person meetups, and taking part in the Community group.

Registration is open!

December 5, 2023: Brookside Garden of Lights

Time: 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Fee: $89
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 1

Brookside’s Garden of Lights features more than a million lights enveloping the gardens creating a twinkling and whimsical wonderland. You’ll find trees and gazebos wrapped in lights, as well as lights crafted into original art forms of flowers, animals and other natural elements. 

Our class begins with Corey discussing the strategies for night photography and how to best capture the displays and colorful lights. You will learn what camera settings to use for capturing high quality images, with special attention on aperture, shutter speed and autofocus. 
 

December 9, 2023: Getting Started In Portraiture

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Aaron Clamage
Category: Flash and Lighting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!

This class is also offered on Jan 27 in Falls Church.

New Location in Maryland
Unlock the art of portraiture in this hands-on class and learn how to capture professional-looking portraits that reflect your unique style and vision. 

Learn how to control essential elements that contribute to successful portraiture, including camera settings, composition, posing, expression, and lighting control. Explore shooting with natural window light and continuous studio lights, and master techniques for manipulating light and shadows.

Location: Silver Spring, MD

December 9, 2023: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 4

This class is also offered on 1/6 in DC and 1/21 in Falls Church, VA.

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 for an informative class covering exposure control, depth of field, lens choices, composition, and more.

Location: Silver Spring, MD
 

December 10, 2023: Fieldwork - Photography Basics at U.S. Botanical Gardens

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!

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.

Our location is the U.S. Botanical Gardens Conservatory and with the beautiful holiday decorations, we'll find 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.
 

December 10, 2023: Holiday Time in Annapolis

Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 3

Join Kim Kelly for a stroll around historic Annapolis and capture holiday themed images of the old homes, storefronts and boats festively adorned for the season.

December 16, 2023: Library of Congress Field Shoot

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!

Our location at the Library of Congress gives us plenty of photo opportunities. From exciting holiday themed photos, to architectural shots, to creatively using intentional camera movement. 

We begin photographing in the Great Hall and capture the beautiful architecture and sculptures as well as the gorgeous Holiday tree. We'll then explore some of the hidden gems in the building interior.

Timed entry tickets have been reserved for the group, you will not need to get your own. 

December 16, 2023: Holiday Photos Around the U.S. Capitol

Time: 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 1

Join Corey Hilz at this special holiday themed photo walk to photograph the Capitol Christmas tree and the area around the Capitol building in the late afternoon light, at twilight, and into the night.

We’ll begin photographing at the reflecting pool and Capitol with the beautiful afternoon light. This will be the perfect time to photograph the iconic view of the Capitol and the Reflecting Pool during the golden hour thru the blue hour. Moving closer at twilight will give us picture perfect shots of the Capitol with the lighted tree in the foreground.  

December 17, 2023: Holiday Photos Around the U.S. Capitol

Time: 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!

Join Corey Hilz at this special holiday themed photo walk to photograph the Capitol Christmas tree and the area around the Capitol building in the late afternoon light, at twilight, and into the night.

We’ll begin photographing at the reflecting pool and Capitol with the beautiful afternoon light. This will be the perfect time to photograph the iconic view of the Capitol and the Reflecting Pool during the golden hour thru the blue hour. Moving closer at twilight will give us picture perfect shots of the Capitol with the lighted tree in the foreground.  

December 17, 2023: Tree to Tree - National Holiday Lights Field Shoot

Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Geoff Livingston
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6

Our special National Christmas Tree tour with Geoff Livingston is back, but this time with a special twist. We’re going to see both national trees, walking from the U. S. Capitol Christmas Tree to the National Christmas Tree at the National Ellipse. 
 

December 31, 2023: Out With The Old, In With The New Photo Walk

Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

End the year on a high-note and join Michael Koren on this easy paced photo walk in Downtown Silver Spring, MD. We'll explore architecture, urban scenes, candid street photography and serendipity as we walk along this vibrant area.  

If you've just gotten a new camera as a holiday gift, this is the perfect time to try it out. All cameras are welcome; old, new, DSLRs, Mirrorless, and phone cameras.  

January 6, 2024: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 6

This class is also offered on 1/21 in Falls Church, VA

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: DC
 

January 6, 2024: Exploring Macro Photography

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 5

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 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.
 

January 7, 2024: Photographic Composition – Essential Techniques

Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 5

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.
 

January 11, 2024: How To Be A Photography Business Owner

Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Fee: $225
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Learn from the Pros
Spaces left: 4

Class meets on January 11th and January 18th, 2024. 

Students can choose to attend in-person or via Zoom. In-person is limited to just 5 people and is based on first come, first served.

Join Laura Hatcher and to learn how to lay a solid foundation and build an actionable plan towards legally making money with your camera.

This 2 session class is designed to provide experienced photographers, who aspire to earn money from photography, with accurate and relevant resources, lessons learned, and advice on establishing a legitimate photography business.
 

January 20, 2024: Lightroom In A Day

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

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, VA

January 21, 2024: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 9:30am-1:30pm
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 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, VA
 

January 21, 2024: External Flash Made Easy

Time: 2:30 PM - 6:30 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.

Location: Falls Church, VA 
 

January 27, 2024: Getting Started In Portraiture

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Aaron Clamage
Category: Flash and LightingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 4

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. 

Location: Falls Church
 

January 28, 2024: 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: 8

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.
 

January 28, 2024: Fieldwork - Photo Basics at American Art Museum

Time: 11:40 AM - 2:10 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Marie Joabar
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 the American Art Gallery / Nat Portrait Gallery 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.

January 29, 2024: The Fundamentals of Digital Printing

Time: Multiple dates 7:00-9:00 pm
Fee: $125
Instructor: Lewis Katz
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left:

This class is held with Lewis on Zoom from 7-9:00 pm on Mondays, January 29, February 5 and 12 and will be recorded in case you miss one. 

Do you struggle to get your digital prints to match your monitor display?  In this class you will learn why this occurs as well as the information and knowledge you need to properly print a digital image.

February 3, 2024: Creating A Photography Website

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Rick Frankle
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 5

Whether you want to showcase your skills as a photographer or are a photo hobbyist who wants to share your work on a personal website, Adobe Portfolio gives you the tools you need with a professional look. Bring your best photographs and join Rick Frankle as he guides you through the creation of your website from start to finish.

This class also Includes a 1 to1.5 hour follow up Zoom session, date TBD  

Location: Falls Church 

February 3, 2024: Getting Started In Studio Lighting

Time: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $185
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Flash and LightingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 3

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. 

February 4, 2024: Photoshop For Photographers

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $175
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 6

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

February 10, 2024: Getting Started In Real Estate Photography

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Tammy Loverdos
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 9

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: TBD

February 20, 2024: The Art of Black and White Photography

Time: Multiple dates 7-8:30pm
Fee: $125
Instructor: Lewis Katz
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left:

 This class is held with Lewis on Zoom from 7-8:30 pm on Tuesdays, Feb 20, 27, Monday, Mar 4, Tuesday 12.and will be recorded in case you miss one. 

From start to finish, learn how to create powerful and emotive black and white images.

February 24, 2024: Advanced External Flash

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

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

February 25, 2024: 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. 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.
 

February 25, 2024: 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.
 

March 3, 2024: Portrait Editing - Tools and Techniques

Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $185
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Editing/Post ProcessingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 5

Step into the portrait editing workflow of a professional headshot photographer and learn how to unleash the powerful editing tools available in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop!  

August 22, 2024: New York City Photo Workshop

Time: This is a multi-day event: August 22 thru 25, 2024
Instructors: Michael Koren and Marie Joabar
Fee: $2260
Instructor: Marie Joabar and Michael Koren
Category: In the Field ShootingTravel Workshops
Spaces left: 5

Join two talented instructors covering two exciting photography genres. Instructors Michael Koren and Marie Joabar lead you thru New York City in this unique Photo Workshop focused on both Street Photography as well as Night Photography.

Includes 3 nights accomodations.

October 21, 2024: Tuscany Photography Workshop

Time: This is a multi-day event:
October 21-29, 2024
Fee: $3975
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Travel Workshops
Spaces left:

Only 2 spots left!
Plan your dream vacation! Join Marie Joabar in Tuscany, Italy from October 21 to 29, 2024 for an exciting 8 days photographing this picturesque region!

Historic walled cities, charming villages, sprawling wineries and ancient cathedrals, these are just some of the places we will visit on this fall photography workshop in beautiful Tuscany. Italy is gorgeous any time of year but autumn provides some of the best photographic opportunities and we’ll enjoy capturing them all.