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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: 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
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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 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
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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: 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 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 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
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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 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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