OFFERED ON VARIOUS DATES
Join Pro Sports Shooter Rafael Suanes and learn hands-on how to capture the excitement of college sports in this one-on-one opportunity.
Shoot Spectacular Moments
Learn how to capture those active and restive moments at any sport. Whether it is a fast-paced action-packed sporting event or your child’s little league game, learn the skills and techniques necessary for capturing fantastic shots.
Master Sports Photography
Learn the right tools and the best ways to use them; the right lens, camera settings, and exposure.
Become a pro at using light and backgrounds in an active setting. Improve your skills and reaction time to get the best shots at the right time.
Engage in Hands-on Learning
With a one-on-one approach in the heat of the moment with an instructor by your side, you'll learn the art of timing, anticipating the shots, how to react, what the best angles are, and the right use of lighting.
Individualized Approach
Because this is a one-on-one opportunity, all skill levels are welcome.
- Parents wanting to capture their kids sporting activities
- Amateurs who want to go pro
- Professionals who want to branch out into sports photography and build a strong portfolio
Choose one of three pricing options.
1 game: $145
2 games: $270
3 games: $375
- Attending more than one session can help reinforce what was covered in the initial session and further hone your skills for capturing the fast action of the game.
- It also gives you the opportunity to learn how to capture different types of sports.
Clicking on the REGISTER NOW button for the availability of the following games.
02/22 - Georgetown Women's Basketball vs Marquette, (McDonough Arena) time TBD
02/23 - Mason Women’s Lacrosse vs Lindenwood 12 pm
02/26 - Mason Men's Basketball vs Fordham, (EagleBank Arena) time TBD
02/29 - Georgetown Men's Lacrosse vs Providence 12 pm
03/01 - Georgetown Women's Basketball vs Providence, (McDonough Arena) time TBD
03/05 - Mason Men's Basketball vs La Salle, (EagleBank Arena) time TBD
03/22 - Mason Men's Volleyball* vs UC Irvine 5 pm
03/26 - Mason Women’s Lacrosse vs Davidson 4 pm
03/29 - Mason Softball vs UMass 12 pm (Taught by Rafael's assistant)
04/02 - Georgetown Women's Lacrosse vs Villanova 4 pm
04/11 - Georgetown Baseball vs Oregon 11 am
04/11 - Mason Men's Volleyball* vs Penn State 6 pm
04/12 - Georgetown Women's Lacrosse vs Butler 12 pm
04/12 - Georgetown Men's Lacrosse vs Denver 3 pm
04/13 - Mason Softball vs St. Joseph's 12 pm
04/15 - George Mason Baseball vs JMU 3 pm
04/19 - Mason Women’s Lacrosse vs LaSalle 12 pm
04/19 - Georgetown Women's Lacrosse vs Marquette 12pm (Taught by Rafael's assistant)
04/19 - Mason Men's Volleyball* vs Charleston 4 pm
05/04 - Baseball vs St. John's 1 pm (Taught by Rafael's assistant)
* NOTE: Men's volleyball is a very advanced sport and previous experience photographing sports is highly recommended.
Recommended gear: A telephoto lens with focal range up to of 200mm is good. Longer lenses such as a 300mm-600mm would also work well (depending on the sport). A wide lens of 18 or 24mm is good for full field or team shots.
Consider renting lenses, we recommend Aperturent in DC. Use CPC10 for 10% off your purchase.
Age Limit: There is no age limit for people to attend games EXCEPT for basketball games. Students must be at least 18 years old to attend a basketball game.
Find more details will be in the confirmation email.
Questions about this class can be directed to Marie Joabar at info@capitalphotographycenter.com
Class Limit: 1 per game
What people are saying about Rafael
"It was amazing! I hope to sign up for another class with Rafael (basketball maybe) as I learned a lot - not just about taking photos, but about what's involved with someone who works as a photographer for a college/university."
"I had a great time and look forward to my next class."
"Rafael was great! He got a feel for my experience level, answered all my questions thoroughly and provided great tips on additional equipment, software and workflow. During the game I was next to him and could ask anything. I had fun and learned a lot and will sign up for additional classes."
Instructor: Rafael Suanes
Rafael Suanes is a seasoned sports photographer with over 20 years of experience capturing the intensity and emotion of both college and professional sports.
As the staff photographer for George Mason and Georgetown Universities, he has chronicled countless memorable moments in college athletics. His expertise extends to the professional arena as a contributor to USA Today Sports Images, where his work has been widely recognized and featured in leading sports publications.
With a background in photojournalism and a passion for storytelling, Rafael’s images not only showcase the action on the field but also the narratives that define athletes' careers.
He is passionate about helping others fall in love with the excitement of shooting sports!
* Rafael teaches the Sports on the Sidelines classes for Capital Photography Center.