Photography Classes in Washington, DC

Shooting in a studio provides a special opportunity to control light for portraits and full-body photography and is something that can be set up in the home. Learn what's involved to make a small studio and how to equip it with the right gear. Spend the morning with Professional Photographer Roy Sewall exploring his small studio that has helped him...

Appropriate for DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras with manual exposure settings. Today’s cameras offer the photographer a wealth of tools that can lead to beautiful photographs. Capturing the perfect portrait of a loved one, a fleeting moment leading to the winning goal, or a stunning travel photo takes practice and know-how. Learn how YOU, not the...

Is your camera smarter than you?  Are you confused by all those weird "Av," "Tv" "S", "A" or "P" choices on the mode dial, causing you to take refuge on "Auto?" Are you only using $100 worth of the features on your $800 camera? Are your photos too blurry, dark, or the wrong color? Or do you just want your pictures to be more interesting and artistic?...

Each winter thousands of ducks call the Chesapeake Bay area their home. Join us at Constitution Gardens in our Nation’s Capital and enjoy wintering waterfowl with the Washington Monument in the backdrop. You’ll enjoy several different species of ducks and learn how to photograph birds in the wild. Learn the concepts of bird photography and field...

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. Find out 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...

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...

See the world in a new way with the camera that’s always with you, your Smartphone. Enjoy capturing images on your phone on a photo walk that’s designed to spark creativity! We begin at the National Portrait Gallery and then explore the surrounding areas, Penn Quarter and Chinatown. The class will start with basic instruction on the operation...

Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a half day, 3 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field...

Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a full day, 7 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field...

This workshop will offer instruction for people who want to learn the ins and outs of their cameras. Improve your skills no matter which camera model you own! Take this Course if you: Just purchased a Digital SLR Camera/Point and shoot camera Want to learn to make simple and creative changes to your pictures using the functions of your camera ...

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...

With careful planning, while you keep your day job, you CAN turn your hobby and your love of photography into a lucrative profession. Many people facing retirement, reduced pensions or job layoffs have successfully become full-time or part-time photographers, earning a significant income with their photo skills. This talk given by professional photographer...

College Sports - Wrestling at American University vs. Brown Join Pro Sports Photographer Mitchell Layton and learn the dynamics of shooting college sports. Here’s your chance to shoot an Olympic collegiate sport and capture the nationally-ranked American University wrestling team as they take on Brown. Shoot around the mat and learn how to capture...

Capture incredible nighttime images the exciting GLOW art installation in Georgetown. Join Instructor Geoff Livingston for this unique nighttime photography class. You can feel the excitement when the sun goes down and the colorful lights spread their cheer across the historic streets of Georgetown. Capture the seasonal spirit and share the joy....

Smartphone Photography - Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art Learn to use the camera that’s always with you and go beyond taking a simple snapshot to create 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....