Photography Classes in Washington, DC

Digital Photography I is an introductory run-down of the technical knowledge you need to get up and running in digital photography. This class is all about getting to know the ins and outs of your camera. We will start by covering the basics of camera operation with topics like ISO, aperture, depth of field, and shutter speed. Then we will cover proper...

Continue learning about your camera in our follow up to Digital Photography I. PhotoUno Photography School will help you learn to create mood in your photographs and improve your composition with the use of different visual elements. Students will discuss how to find interesting points of view while “making” photographs. In this course, students...

Join Professional Photographer and Judge, Roy Sewall for a meet and critique photo session. Roy will critique the photos using the same criteria he uses as a frequent photography judge, but will go into much greater depth than a competition would allow. This course is designed for the intermediate level photographer. Knowledge of editing software...

Are you an admirer of vintage, black and white photography? Have you worked with black and white film in the past, but find yourself dissatisfied with the results you get using your digital camera?  Learn to visualize your world in black and white and produce striking images in black and white with this 3-week course. In this course we will discuss...

In this beginning workshop, students will learn all the controls and functions on their digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) or mirrorless cameras, basic camera operation (including f-stop, shutter speed and ISO), fundamental concepts of photography, and how to control the photograph’s final look. Discussions include composition and light, how to get...

We have modified our in studio class to be done completely online. In this 5 week course you will learn the photography essentials we cover in our Digital Photography I. Learn to go beyond automatic mode with one of our knowledgeable instructors. Learn to capture beautiful landscapes and portraits. We will take you step by step to show you the ins...

Photography is an exciting art to learn. With the use of smart phones photography has become of great interest to teenagers. PhotoUno wants to give teenagers a space to grow and learn with photography. This course is ideal for any teen who wants to express themselves through a camera lens. What is the purpose of this class? This photography class...

Many of the great masters talk about photography as awareness of the present moment in which we forget ourselves. We let go of goals, desires, expectations, techniques, and anxieties to more fully immerse ourselves into the experience of seeing.  You will gain a new perspective through meditative photo exercises, discussions, and weekly reviews....

This class dives into photography’s journey for its roots to the present day. The 19th century covers the inception of photography: the inventors, processes, rapid growth, the American Civil War, and the post-war years up until about 1900. The early 20th century covers Modernism and its photographers between 1900 – 1960. The late 20th century...

This class is an introduction to the understanding of photography as technology, medium of expression, and creative practice. It covers basic concepts and techniques: camera operation, exposure, composition, resolution, and preparation of image files for on-screen and print use. Students will look closely at historically significant photographs as...

In this sequential class to Beginning Photography, students will receive reinforcement in the concepts learned from the previous class and push toward the next level of photographic expression. Emphasis will be on image capture while practicing sound technical fundamentals, including camera settings, metering techniques, and white balance selection....

Visual Earthquakes: How Photography Changed the Course of Art When in 1839, photography was first presented to the world, it caused a storm of excitement and an undercurrent of disquiet. Photographers and artists spent decades experimenting with techniques while critics debated the nature of this new, world-changing invention. This course maps the...

Our memories are part of what forms us and helps us understand who we are. They are embedded in the landscape, our relationships and even the objects we surround ourselves with. How does an object or particular landscape convey its history and suggest that echo of past experience? How do we use the tools we have as photographers, to help us transform...

A poignant photo book conveys the story and concept of the artist through design, acting as a mirror for the photographer showing the strength and limitations of the photographs, story, concept and emotional tenor. It is a self-contained expression of a moment in a photographer’s journey and each book influences the photographer’s future. This...

This six-session workshop will explore and create the many genres of still life photography through concept, lighting, styling and editing. The topics covered include product, white on white, black on black, chrome, nature and botanical, narrative, and an introduction to food photography. We will look at planning a successful shoot from idea to sketch...