Capturing Historic Mount Vernon
We'll step back in time to the mid 1700’s and imagine what it would be like to live and work on Mount Vernon, the historic estate of George & Martha Washington. Join Kim Kelly as she shares her knowledge about capturing historic venues and telling a story through images.
This extensive and majestic property sits on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River. The mansion, while currently undergoing preservation work, is the cornerstone of the estate which features numerous supporting buildings with displays & demonstrations of life in colonial times as well .as a working farm.
Come along with Kim Kelly as she shares her knowledge about capturing historic venues and telling a story through
As we stroll about the estate, Kim will point out interesting elements to capture such as architectural details, historic artifacts, extensive gardens, demonstrations and displays, and many of the livestock (some of whose breeds date back to Washington’s time).
Topics Include:
- Different perspectives in shooting
- How to handle mixed lighting situations
- Implementing good compositional techniques
Recommended Equipment: DSLR or Mirrorless camera, lenses in the range of 18 – 200mm. A polarizing filter if you have one for reducing glare and enhancing the sky.
Entry fee to Mt Vernon is not coverd in the price of the class. Tikcets run $26 and will allow for re-enrty through 2025
Questions can be directed to Marie Joabar at info@capitalphotographycenter.com
Class Limit : 8-9
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Kim’s interest in photography took root when she received her first camera, a Canon AT-1 (film) as a college graduation gift and she has continued to shoot ever since. She eventually migrated over to digital technology and her passion for capturing images continued to grow. Kim served as the Field Trip Director for three years for the Digital Photography Club of Annapolis and serves as the club’s liaison to the Maryland Photography Alliance.
Class Cancellation Policy
- A refund or a credit towards another class (less a $20 processing fee) can be given if cancellation notice is given more than 5 business days from the scheduled class.
- If there is no cancellation notice, or it is given 5 business days or less, no refund or credit will be given.
- Please check the name and date of the class carefully. Requests to reschedule a class will incur a $20 processing fee provided notice is given more than 5 business days prior to the class. If request to reschedule is given less than business 5 days prior to the class, no refund or credit will be given.
- If Capital Photography Center cancels or postpones a class due to weather or low enrollment, you can choose a full refund or a credit towards a future class.
