Exploring Gettysburg National Park Workshop
Join us on the hallowed grounds of historic Gettysburg Battlefield for a Photo Workshop!
We’ll explore the historic battlefields, live re-enactments, the Gettysburg National Cemetery, and areas not open to the public through our special access arrangement.
If that weren’t enough, we’ll be driven to each of the locations on the property by a Gettysburg Foundation guide who will share a bit of history and the significance of each spot we visit.
Throughout the workshop Michael will be giving tips on composition techniques to help you frame thoughtful and compelling photos of cannons, historic structures and monuments to the fallen, as well as camera settings and exposure tips.
Gettysburg National Military Park is where the battle of Gettysburg changed the course of the Civil War. Five months after the battle Abraham Lincoln would deliver the Gettysburg Address as a dedication to the fallen soldiers from that battle.
We will visit:
- The Gettysburg National Cemetery (Soldiers National Cemetery), with rows of more than 3500 gravestones memorializing many Union soldiers’ final resting place and the location of Lincoln’s famous Address.
- The living history program area featuring people in period dress that bring the past to life with demonstrations of tools, weapons and battle-camp life.
- Special access to Spangler Farm & Field Hospital. We'll photograph the exterior of the historic stone house which was used as a filed hospitapl during the war. On this property we'll also have the opportunity to photograph the summer kitchen, smoke house and the meticulously restored Pennsylvania bank barn.
A box lunch is also included in the price of the workshop and more details will be in the confirmation email.
Walking will be minimal as each area is easily accessible from our drop off point.
Note: This is a rain or shine event.
A digital SLR or Mirrorless camera with a zoom lens with the range of 18-200mm will be fine. Smartphones and compact cameras are welcome too. A tripod with a cable release or remote is optional and may be cumbersome.
Questions can be directed to Marie Joabar at info@capitalphotographycenter.com.
Class limit: 8-10
What People Are Saying About Michael
"He is excellent with adult learners — great deal of patience, humor, and kindness. I would love to take another class with him!"
"Michael is fantastic. So articulate, instructive, and patient!! We all were saying at the end of the class how amazing the afternoon had been!"
"I was blown away by the class!!! Much more then I expected it to be! I can’t wait to take more! I loved the way he explained things and the order he did stuff in made lots of sense. You can tell he is a seasoned teacher, and an experienced photographer who also loves it! Can’t wait to squeeze more of his classes into my schedule...."
“I thought the class was a good mix of class time with history, concepts, guidance, how-to-approach and then practice time on the streets of DC. Michael provided very good direction as well as hands-on tutoring in the field. Very happy with the class.”
“I wanted to write to say how much I enjoyed the class. My first experience going around with a photographer seeing what catches his eye and it was so great you were pointing out pictures I could get. So relaxing!”
“Michael's presentation was comprehensive and very instructive. He provided excellent suggestions for finding opportunities while in the field, including how to use background, shadows, gestures, etc.”
"This was a great class! I am a beginner and I never felt intimidated or overwhelmed. The class was a lot of fun and I feel like I learned so much. I’m looking forward to taking another one soon"
"Michael gave great advice and feedback on composition, framing, and focus. He did a great job of reinforcing the importance of slowing down to stop, think and re-think about everything in the frame or as he put it, the "what" and "why" for each frame."
Instructor: Michael Koren
Michael Koren is a free-lance sports and event photographer in the Washington/Baltimore metro area specializing in youth sports game-time action and team portraits. Prior to this Michael worked professionally shooting model portfolios, corporate portraits, product photography for catalogs, and client advertising campaigns.
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.
