Classes : Flash and Lighting

January 12, 2025: Exploring Headshot Photography

Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Fee: $215
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Flash and LightingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 4

This class is also offered on 4/6.

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.

January 19, 2025: External Flash Made Easy

Time: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Flash and Lighting
Spaces left: 7

Are you eager to unlock the full potential of your external flash unit? Join us for this hands-on class and learn flash photography skills to take your photos to a new level.

Location: Falls Church, VA

January 26, 2025: 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: 6

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: DC

March 2, 2025: Getting Started In Studio Lighting

Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Fee: $215
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Flash and LightingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 8

Step into Laura Hatcher's studio in the heart of Old Town Alexandria and experience a hands-on approach to learning how to choose your gear for studio photography. In this unique class, you'll explore every piece of equipment used in a professional studio and discover its purpose before investing in your own setup. 

March 15, 2025: 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: 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. 

Location: Falls Church

April 6, 2025: Exploring Headshot Photography

Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Fee: $215
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Flash and LightingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 8

Join Laura Hatcher in her Old Town Alexandria studio for a hands-on workshop that will teach you the essentials of creating professional headshots. With years of experience photographing over 400 headshots annually—ranging from individual sessions to large-scale conference events—Laura brings a wealth of practical knowledge to help you refine your skills and stand out in this specialized field.