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October 5, 2024: Exploring Macro Photography

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 2

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.
 

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October 5, 2024: Fieldwork - Photo Basics At the U.S. Botanic Gardens

Time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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 around the beautiful property of the U.S. Botanic Gardens gives us plenty of photo opportunities to practice exposure settings and creative captures. We'll photograph indoors and then outdoors at the Gardens. We'll end the class photographing the Capitol building and the reflecting pond. 

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October 6, 2024: Creative Phone Photography - Chinatown/Penn Quarter

Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: Smartphone Photography
Spaces left: 2

See the world in a new way with the camera that’s always with you, your phone.  Enjoy capturing images on your phone on a photo walk that’s designed to spark creativity!  We begin outdoors at the National Portrait Gallery and then explore the surrounding Penn Quarter with its quirky architecture and street scenes.

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October 6, 2024: Lightroom In A Day

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $159
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 3

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: DC

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October 6, 2024: The Thrill of Horse Racing Photography

Time: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $480
Instructor: Jeffrey Snyder
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the ProsSports Photography
Spaces left:

SOLD OUT

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 at the starting gate, the Finish line & the Winners Circle.

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October 6, 2024: Sports Photography - On the Sidelines

Time: VARIOUS DATES AND TIMES
Fee: $145-$370 based on number of games
Instructor: Rafael Suanes
Category: Sports Photography
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OFFERED ON VARIOUS DATES

Join Pro Sports Shooter Rafael Suanes and learn hands-on how to capture the excitement of college sports games. This is a one-on-one opportunity. 

 

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October 12, 2024: Abstract Photography – Creating Abstract Images

Time: 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Beth Haubach
Category:
Spaces left: 5

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

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October 12, 2024: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

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

This class is also offered on 10/20, and 11/3, 11/9 and11/16.

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:FC

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October 13, 2024: Great Shots in the Urban World

Time: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 2

Founded in 1745, historic downtown Frederick retains its old-world charm with a modern-day way of life. Quaint restaurants and small shops line the historic streets that are filled with activity. As such, urban photography opportunities are everywhere in Frederick. You will photograph the historic urban architecture constructed of brick and stone, and the more modern glass and steel buildings.

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October 16, 2024: Sunset and Moonrise Over The Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum

Time: 4:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Fee: $114
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!

 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.

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October 18, 2024: The Thrill of Horse Racing Photography

Time: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $480
Instructor: Jeffrey Snyder
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the ProsSports Photography
Spaces left:

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 at the starting gate, the Finish line & the Winners Circle.

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October 19, 2024: Waterfalls Of The Potomac

Time: 6:45 AM - 9:45AM
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.

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October 19, 2024: Harper’s Ferry in Autumn

Time: 7:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Fee: $109

Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

The historic and picturesque town of Harpers Ferry is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Autumn is a wonderful time to visit, offering a wide diversity of subjects to photograph including extensive river views, historic architecture, re-enactors in period clothing, railway scenes and more.

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October 20, 2024: 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

This class is also offered on 11/3, 11/9 and 11/16.

Appropriate for DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras with manual exposure settings.

Unlock the potential of your camera and embark on a journey to create amazing images. Whether you want to capture cherished moments with loved ones, document game-winning action, or preserve the beauty of your travels, our beginner photography classes provide the tools you need with hands-on practice.  Learn how to control the ‘look’ of your images by mastering the exposure settings, not relying on the auto mode of your camera.

Location: DC

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October 20, 2024: The Thrill of Horse Racing Photography

Time: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $480
Instructor: Jeffrey Snyder
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the ProsSports Photography
Spaces left: 1

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 at the starting gate, the Finish line & the Winners Circle.

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October 20, 2024: Exploring Antietam Battlefield

Time: 2:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Fee: $129
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 3

Join us on the hallowed grounds of Antietam National Battlefield for an afternoon field shoot. Learn composition techniques to take thoughtful compelling pictures of cannons, historic structures, monuments to the fallen, and plenty more.

This class includes a 1 hour image review session on Zoom about a week following the class at 7-8pm.

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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:

Sold Out


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.

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October 26, 2024: Fall Photography at Brookside Gardens

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

Enjoy a morning in the garden! Fall at Brookside Gardens offers an incredible display of fall plants and flowers along with fall foliage. It's a location where you can always find fresh photographic material, from landscape details to close-ups.  We will explore ways to combine shape, texture and color into creative compositions. 

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October 27, 2024: Rock Creek Park Photo Hike

Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

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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November 2, 2024: Majestic Tall Ships in Chestertown

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Step back in time when tall ships were the maritime vessels gracing the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Capture stuning images of the tall hips from as far away as New England to some of Maryland’s treasures including the Pride of Baltimore II and the newly built Maryland Dove.  

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November 3, 2024: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 7

This class is also offered on 11/9 and 11/16.

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
 

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November 9, 2024: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

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

This class is also offered on 11/16.

Appropriate for DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras with manual exposure settings.

Unlock the potential of your camera and embark on a journey to create amazing images. Whether you want to capture cherished moments with loved ones, document game-winning action, or preserve the beauty of your travels, our beginner photography classes provide the tools you need with hands-on practice.  Learn how to control the ‘look’ of your images by mastering the exposure settings, not relying on the auto mode of your camera.

Location: DC

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November 9, 2024: Exploring Street Photography

Time: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!

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 and learn pro-level tips and techniques, privacy issues associated with street photography, and hands-on photographing in the Penn Quarter/China Town area. 

 

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November 9, 2024: Birding, Wildlife and Nature Photo Workshop at Bombay Hook

Time: 1:00pm -11:00am
Fee: $315
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left:

3 SPACES REMAINING

NEW OFFERING

Join Naturalist Matt Felperin for an exciting bird, wildlife and nature photo workshop! Learn how to photograph shorebirds, raptors, and other wildlife in a variety of light conditions and compositions. 

This workshop starts on Nov 9 at 1pm and ends on Nov 10 at 11am. We will have a pre and post workshop meeting via Zoom. 

 

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November 12, 2024: How To Be A Photography Business Owner

Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Fee: $235
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Learn from the Pros
Spaces left: 8

This class meets on Zoom on November 12 & 14, 2024 from 7-9:30pm.  

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.
 

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November 16, 2024: Creating A Photography Website

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Rick Frankle
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 8

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 to be determined.   

Location: Falls Church 

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November 16, 2024: Exploring Headshot Photography

Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Fee: $185
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Flash and LightingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 8

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.

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November 16, 2024: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 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

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November 17, 2024: 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

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November 17, 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: 4

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.
 

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