Classes : In the Field Shooting
December 5, 2023: Brookside Garden of Lights
Time: 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Fee: $89
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 1
Brookside’s Garden of Lights features more than a million lights enveloping the gardens creating a twinkling and whimsical wonderland. You’ll find trees and gazebos wrapped in lights, as well as lights crafted into original art forms of flowers, animals and other natural elements.
Our class begins with Corey discussing the strategies for night photography and how to best capture the displays and colorful lights. You will learn what camera settings to use for capturing high quality images, with special attention on aperture, shutter speed and autofocus.
December 10, 2023: Fieldwork - Photography Basics at U.S. Botanical Gardens
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!
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.
Our location is the U.S. Botanical Gardens Conservatory and with the beautiful holiday decorations, we'll find 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.
December 10, 2023: Holiday Time in Annapolis
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 3
Join Kim Kelly for a stroll around historic Annapolis and capture holiday themed images of the old homes, storefronts and boats festively adorned for the season.
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December 16, 2023: Library of Congress Field Shoot
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!
Our location at the Library of Congress gives us plenty of photo opportunities. From exciting holiday themed photos, to architectural shots, to creatively using intentional camera movement.
We begin photographing in the Great Hall and capture the beautiful architecture and sculptures as well as the gorgeous Holiday tree. We'll then explore some of the hidden gems in the building interior.
Timed entry tickets have been reserved for the group, you will not need to get your own.
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December 16, 2023: Holiday Photos Around the U.S. Capitol
Time: 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 1
Join Corey Hilz at this special holiday themed photo walk to photograph the Capitol Christmas tree and the area around the Capitol building in the late afternoon light, at twilight, and into the night.
We’ll begin photographing at the reflecting pool and Capitol with the beautiful afternoon light. This will be the perfect time to photograph the iconic view of the Capitol and the Reflecting Pool during the golden hour thru the blue hour. Moving closer at twilight will give us picture perfect shots of the Capitol with the lighted tree in the foreground.
December 17, 2023: Holiday Photos Around the U.S. Capitol
Time: 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: SOLD OUT!
Join Corey Hilz at this special holiday themed photo walk to photograph the Capitol Christmas tree and the area around the Capitol building in the late afternoon light, at twilight, and into the night.
We’ll begin photographing at the reflecting pool and Capitol with the beautiful afternoon light. This will be the perfect time to photograph the iconic view of the Capitol and the Reflecting Pool during the golden hour thru the blue hour. Moving closer at twilight will give us picture perfect shots of the Capitol with the lighted tree in the foreground.
December 17, 2023: Tree to Tree - National Holiday Lights Field Shoot
Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Geoff Livingston
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 6
Our special National Christmas Tree tour with Geoff Livingston is back, but this time with a special twist. We’re going to see both national trees, walking from the U. S. Capitol Christmas Tree to the National Christmas Tree at the National Ellipse.
December 31, 2023: Out With The Old, In With The New Photo Walk
Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7
End the year on a high-note and join Michael Koren on this easy paced photo walk in Downtown Silver Spring, MD. We'll explore architecture, urban scenes, candid street photography and serendipity as we walk along this vibrant area.
If you've just gotten a new camera as a holiday gift, this is the perfect time to try it out. All cameras are welcome; old, new, DSLRs, Mirrorless, and phone cameras.
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January 6, 2024: Exploring Macro Photography
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 5
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 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.
January 7, 2024: Photographic Composition – Essential Techniques
Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 5
The composition of a photograph is the single most important element a photographer uses to convey an artistic statement. What’s included, excluded and the arrangement of elements within the frame is all part of composition.
This class will teach you techniques to improve the composition of your photos with hands-on shooting experience coupled with feedback.
January 28, 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: 8
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.
January 28, 2024: Fieldwork - Photo Basics at American Art Museum
Time: 11:40 AM - 2:10 PM
Fee: $84
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.
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February 10, 2024: Getting Started In Real Estate Photography
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Fee: $109
Instructor: Tammy Loverdos
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the Pros
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: TBD
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February 25, 2024: Exploring Macro Photography
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8
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.
August 22, 2024: New York City Photo Workshop
Time: This is a multi-day event: August 22 thru 25, 2024
Instructors: Michael Koren and Marie Joabar
Fee: $2260
Instructor: Marie Joabar and Michael Koren
Category: In the Field ShootingTravel Workshops
Spaces left: 5
Join two talented instructors covering two exciting photography genres. Instructors Michael Koren and Marie Joabar lead you thru New York City in this unique Photo Workshop focused on both Street Photography as well as Night Photography.
Includes 3 nights accomodations.