Classes

June 3, 2023: Waterfalls Of The Potomac

Time: 5:15AM - 8:15AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 3

 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.

June 3, 2023: Cunningham Falls Park

Time: 8:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 4

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.

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:

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.

June 10, 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: SOLD OUT!

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: Falls Church

June 10, 2023: Getting Started In Real Estate Photography

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Tammy Loverdos
Category: In the Field Shooting
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: Centreville, VA

June 11, 2023: Lightroom In A Day

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $159
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 4

 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

June 11, 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

This class is also offered on 7/23.

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.

June 13, 2023: How To Be A Photography Business Owner

Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Fee: $225
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Learn from the Pros
Spaces left: 3

Class meets on June 13th and June 20th, 2023. 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.

June 17, 2023: Fieldwork - Photography Basics in Old Town Alexandria

Time: 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Fee: $79
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 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’d 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 17, 2023: Creating A Photography Website

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Rick Frankle
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 4

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.

Includes a 1 to1.5 hour follow up Zoom session.  Date will be announced and sent to you soon.

Location: Falls Church 

June 17, 2023: Barnstorming In Frederick County

Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 AM
Fee: $129
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 3

The rolling hills around Frederick, Maryland are dotted with historic barns dating back to the mid eighteenth century. For one day only, a selected group of these farms open up their properties a Barnstormer Tour & Plein Air Paint Out.

Join instructor Kim Kelly for fun-filled day capturing these beautiful old barns and surrounding rural landscapes.

June 17, 2023: Getting Started In Portraiture

Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Aaron Clamage
Category: Flash and Lighting
Spaces left: 5

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. 

June 17, 2023: Exploring Street Photography

Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 2

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. 

June 24, 2023: 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: 8

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.

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

Location: DC 

June 25, 2023: Art and Architecture - Creative Captures

Time: 10:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 2

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.

July 8, 2023: Exploring Macro Photography

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

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.

July 9, 2023: Lotus and Lilies at Kenilworth Gardens

Time: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

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 9, 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

July 9, 2023: 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: DC 

July 15, 2023: Summer Sunflowers

Time: 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Fee: $$129
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

 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.

July 15, 2023: The FUNdamentals of Food Photography

Time: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fee: $195
Instructor: Laura Chase de Formigny
Category: Learn from the Pros
Spaces left: 9

Have fun with your food! Join Laura Chase de Formigny and be prepared to learn from a pro as she shares her tips and tricks for getting started in food photography.

Location: DC

July 16, 2023: Seeing Stronger Compositions at the U.S. Botanical Gardens

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6

The Conservatory at the Botanic Gardens offer plenty of options for thinking thru your compositions and seeing stronger images. We'll focus on storytelling with larger landscape shots as well as filling the frame with the details. We'll look for the less obvious ways to compose striking images.

July 16, 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.

July 22, 2023: Eclectic Hampden Field Shoot

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 5

Hampden is a close-knit neighborhood in Baltimore that is known for housing many of the mill workers along the Jones Falls at the turn of the century. Join Instructor Michael Koren and explore a Hampden neighborhood in transition where the past and present collide. 

July 23, 2023: 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: 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.

July 29, 2023: Photoshop For Photographers

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $175
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 7

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

July 29, 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: 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

July 30, 2023: Lightroom In A Day

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $159
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 8

 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

July 30, 2023: Fieldwork - Photo Basics at American Art Museum

Time: 11:40 AM - 2:10 PM
Fee: $79
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.

August 13, 2023: Chesapeake Watermen Heritage Days

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

The seafood industry of the Chesapeake Bay has a long and storied past. Each year in St. Michaels, Maryland, the Chesapeake watermen and their heritage is celebrated through food, crafts, entertainment and the much anticipated Boat Docking Competition. In addition, on display around the campus are examples of the old wooden boats that harvested the Bay’s bounty.

August 20, 2023: Fieldwork Photo Basics - Late Afternoon On The Mall

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 1

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.

August 26, 2023: Creating A Photography Website

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Rick Frankle
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 7

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.  

Location: Falls Church 

August 26, 2023: Shooting Classic Cars

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

VROOM! VROOM! The streets of Chesapeake City, Maryland will be overflowing with collectible vehicles, street rods, woodies, trucks and more for their annual car show. Stroll around this picturesque town on the C & D Canal and learn the art of car show photography with Kim Kelly.

August 26, 2023: Night Photography in Georgetown

Time: 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6

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

August 30, 2023: Sunset and Moonrise Over The Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum

Time: 5:45pm- 8:45pm
Fee: $109
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

 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.

September 29, 2023: Moonset and Sunrise Over Capitol Columns At National Arboretum

Time: 5:30 AM - 7:45 AM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

 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.

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.