Classes : Flash and Lighting
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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: SOLD OUT!
This class is also offered on 3/15 and 5/3.
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
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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: 7
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 lighting. 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.
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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: 3
This class is also offered on 5/3.
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
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March 15, 2025: Light Painting as a Photo Art Form
Time: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fee: $159
Instructor: Lori Saunders
Category: Flash and Lighting
Spaces left: 4
Use light as your paintbrush and capture creative photography art in the dark. Join instructor Lori Saunders and discover light painting techniques that turn a single, long exposure photo with moving lights into an other-worldly image caught entirely in-camera.
Location: Falls Church
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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: 7
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.
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April 27, 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: DC
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May 3, 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: 9
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
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May 18, 2025: Outdoor Studio Portraiture
Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Fee: $195
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Flash and LightingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 5
Step outside the studio and learn how to create beautiful natural light portraits by balancing the outdoor light with a studio light set-up. This hands-on class teaches you how to create professional-quality outdoor portraits and headshots using a simple one light setup. Learn to harness natural surroundings, scout ideal locations, and adapt studio techniques to outdoor environments.
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