Classes

October 21, 2024: Tuscany Photography Workshop

Time: This is a multi-day event:
October 21-29, 2024
Fee: $3975
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Travel Workshops
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Plan your dream vacation! Join Marie Joabar in Tuscany, Italy from October 21 to 29, 2024 for an exciting 8 days photographing this picturesque region!

Historic walled cities, charming villages, sprawling wineries and ancient cathedrals, these are just some of the places we will visit on this fall photography workshop in beautiful Tuscany. Italy is gorgeous any time of year but autumn provides some of the best photographic opportunities and we’ll enjoy capturing them all.

October 25, 2024: Sports Photography - On the Sidelines

Time: VARIOUS DATES AND TIMES
Fee: $145-$370 based on number of games
Instructor: Rafael Suanes
Category: Sports Photography
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Join Pro Sports Shooter Rafael Suanes and learn hands-on how to capture the excitement of college sports games. This is a one-on-one opportunity. 

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: 3

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. 

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: 5

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.

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: 5

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.  

November 2, 2024: Mid Atlantic Photo Visions

Time: 2 Day Event
Fee: $0

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The Live and In-Person Mid Atlantic Photo Visions event featuring so many great speakers, workshops, vendors, and gallery of incredible images is almost here! The big event is to be held on Saturday–Sunday, November 2–3, at the Hylton Center in Manassas, VA.

This is a Mid Atlantic Photo Visions event that we are happy to support. It is not a Capital Photography Center event.

November 3, 2024: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 5

This class is also offered on 11/16.

Whether you want to capture cherished moments with loved ones, document game-winning action, or preserve the beauty of your travels, this beginner photography basics class provides the tools you need with hands-on practice.

Location: Silver Spring, MD
 

November 3, 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.

November 8, 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.

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. 

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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NEW OFFERING

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. 

November 11, 2024: Luxury Interiors Photography Workshop

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fee: $285
Instructor: Tammy Loverdos
Category: In the Field ShootingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 8

Join us for a unique opportunity to photograph a luxury model home that showcases craftsmanship and style. Each room is a masterpiece in itself with exceptional design that is sure to inspire your creativity.

Tammy will lead a light presentation on composition and lighting techniques. Afterwards, follow her guidance as you set up your shot, learning to position your camera to capture straight and compelling lines, arrange elements in the frame, and master the art of balancing light within a space.

November 12, 2024: How To Be A Photography Business Owner

Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Fee: $235
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Learn from the Pros
Spaces left: 7

This class meets on Zoom on November 12 & 14, 2024 from 7-9:30pm.  

Join Laura Hatcher and to learn how to lay a solid foundation and build an actionable plan towards legally making money with your camera.

This 2 session class is designed to provide experienced photographers, who aspire to earn money from photography, with accurate and relevant resources, lessons learned, and advice on establishing a legitimate photography business.
 

November 15, 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.

November 16, 2024: Creating A Photography Website

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Rick Frankle
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 6

Whether you want to showcase your skills as a photographer or are a photo hobbyist who wants to share your work on a personal website, Adobe Portfolio gives you the tools you need with a professional look. Bring your best photographs and join Rick Frankle as he guides you through the creation of your website from start to finish.

This class also Includes a 1 to1.5 hour follow up Zoom session.  Date to be determined.   

Location: Falls Church 

November 16, 2024: Exploring Headshot Photography

Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Fee: $185
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Flash and LightingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 8

Join Laura Hatcher in her photography studio in Old Town, Alexandria and learn the basics of how to conduct an indoor-studio headshot session. This hands-on class provides photographers an opportunity to learn how to light, photograph, pose, and interact with headshot clients.

November 16, 2024: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 7

Whether you want to capture cherished moments with loved ones, document game-winning action, or preserve the beauty of your travels, this beginner photography basics class provides the tools you need with hands-on practice.

Location: Falls Church

November 17, 2024: Photoshop For Photographers

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $175
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 5

Join Corey Hilz for a day of hands-on Photoshop training geared towards the new or limited experience Photoshop user.

The class begins with an introduction to the Photoshop workspace and then explores techniques that only Photoshop offers, such as layers, masks, selections and creating composites. Photoshop's most exciting techniques require the use of layers so ample time is spent explaining how they operate and why you would want to use them.

Location: DC

November 17, 2024: Fieldwork - Photo Basics at Union Station

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $84
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

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 Washington Union Station 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.

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: SOLD OUT!

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.
 

November 17, 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.

December 1, 2024: A Year of CPC Photography 2025!

Time: Starting Jan 2025, Multiple dates - In-Person and On Zoom
Fee: $375
Instructor: A Variety of CPC Instructors
Category:
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This program begins on January 8 with our first month's live presentation on Zoom. We record each of the presentations and they are avaialble to watch the entire year. 

Stay immersed in photography throughout the year with monthly themed topics, 12 exciting presentations by various CPC instructors, 4 in-person meetups, and taking part in the Community group.

Registration is open!

December 7, 2024: Lightroom In A Day

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $159
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 7

Learn Lightroom in a day with instructor Corey Hilz. We'll look at the 2 most powerful modules, the Library and the Develop Modules. This class is designed to make Lightroom easy to understand and put you in control of all it has to offer. It will cover your workflow from beginning to end: from importing and organizing to adjusting, sharing and exporting your images..

Location: DC

December 7, 2024: Fieldwork - Photo Basics at U.S. Botanic Gardens

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $89
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

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 8, 2024: Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Photo Basics & Misc Classroom
Spaces left: 9

Whether you want to capture cherished moments with loved ones, document game-winning action, or preserve the beauty of your travels, this beginner photography basics class provides the tools you need with hands-on practice.

Location: DC

December 8, 2024: Photographic Composition – Essential Techniques

Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Michael Koren
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 7

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.
 

December 8, 2024: Getting Started In Studio Lighting

Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Fee: $185
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Flash and LightingLearn from the Pros
Spaces left: 6

Join Laura Hatcher in her Old Town, Alexandria photography studio and learn what gear is best for creating your own studio. This hands-on class provides photographers an opportunity to learn how to set up various types of lighting equipment to create portraits in a studio setting. 

December 12, 2024: Holiday Garden of Lights at Brookside

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30PM
Fee: $89
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Our class begins with Corey discussing the techniques 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 14, 2024: Holiday Photography in St. Michaels

Time: 9:45am - 12:45pm
Fee: $99
Instructor: Kim Kelly
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 9

Join Kim Kelly and learn how to capture holiday photos and shoot with a purpose. Build a holiday themed image collection suitable for making holiday cards or just for adding a little magic to your season.

December 14, 2024: Holiday Photos Around the U.S. Capitol

Time: 4:30PM - 7:00PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Join Corey Hilz at this special holiday themed photo walk to photograph the Capitol Christmas tree and the area around the Capitol building from sunset to twilight, then into the night.

We’ll begin photographing at the reflecting pool and Capitol with the beautiful light at the end of the day. 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 21, 2024: Holiday Field Shoot at the Library of Congress

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $99
Instructor: Marie Joabar
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

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. 

December 21, 2024: Meadowlark’s Winter Walk Of Lights

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fee: $89
Instructor: Corey Hilz
Category: Holiday ClassesIn the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

Meadowlark Garden’s Winter Walk of Lights features 500,000 lights and colorful holiday displays and is a special treat to photograph.  Join instructor Corey Hilz for a special evening wandering among this vibrant and whimsical wonderland.

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 to capture high quality images, with special attention on White Balance, ISO and Autofocus. Focusing in the dark can a challenge and Corey will share tips and techniques that will improve your focusing accuracy.

January 12, 2025: Wildlife Photography Field Shoot

Time: 7:00am -10:30am
Fee: $115
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Category: In the Field Shooting
Spaces left: 8

NEW OFFERING

Join naturalist Matt Felperin for a wildlife photography field shoot at Huntley Meadows Park, one of the more magical natural areas in the region.

We will have a pre-class Zoom session to cover tips and settings. 

February 23, 2025: Portrait Editing - Tools and Techniques

Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fee: $185
Instructor: Laura Hatcher
Category: Editing/Post Processing
Spaces left: 5

Step into the portrait editing workflow of a professional headshot photographer and learn how to unleash the powerful editing tools available in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop!