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Capital Photography Center
Upcoming Classes in Washington, D.C.

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Capital Photography Center is a photography school founded by Marie Joabar, offering a wide variety of classes taught by skilled and passionate instructors. With single-session classes and small class sizes, the school provides a flexible and enjoyable learning experience for photographers of all skill levels.

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Capital Photography Center

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Using Lightpads to Create Magical Floral Images

Capital Photography Center

Join Lori Lankford and learn hands-on how to creatively photograph using a light pad or lightbox. Lori will share her techniques for floral displays, shooting techniques and post-processing. The course will be a combination of presentation, hands-on shooting, and demonstrations of post-processing techniques. Lightpads will be provided and two people will share one, students are welcome to bring their own lightpad or lightbox if they have one....

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Composition Field Shoot In Baltimore’s Harbor Area

Capital Photography Center @ 1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD

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.   In this field shoot class, you will learn techniques to improve a photograph’s composition in Baltimore’s iconic harbor area. We’ll have expansive views of the harbor and see weathered industrial machinery....

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Spring Compositions at Dumbarton Oaks Gardens

Capital Photography Center @ 1703 32nd St NW, Washington, DC

Join Judy Graham for an afternoon photographing the hidden gems and intimate scenes of the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC.  We will explore the sixteen acres of terraced gardens, fountains, vistas, orchards and kitchen gardens, and meadows and wooded pathways. We'll explore the gardens concentrating on making dynamic images using the available light, selective depth of field, applying the rule of thirds,...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Phone Photography - Covered Bridges Field Shoot

Capital Photography Center

See the world in a new way with your phone's camera and learn how to photograph historic landmarks with artistic vision! We’ll explore all the photographic possibilities at two historic covered bridges in Frederick County, MD. We’ll go beyond the tourist snapshot and turn the mobile camera’s constraints (such as limited lenses, fixed aperture, no zoom, and a small sensor) to advantages using creative techniques of focus, exposure and composition....

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Phone Photography - Chinatown/Penn Quarter

Capital Photography Center @ 8th St NW & F St NW, Washington, DC

See the world in a new way with the camera that’s always with you, your phone.  Enjoy capturing images on your phone on a photo walk that’s designed to spark creativity!  We begin outdoors at the National Portrait Gallery and then explore the surrounding Chinatown/Penn Quarter area with its quirky architecture and street scenes.  The class will start with basic instruction on the operation of the native mobile phone’s camera....

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Lotus and Lilies at Kenilworth Gardens

Capital Photography Center @ 1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC

The elgant beauty of a Lotus flower is enhanced by its simplistic lines and is a true joy to photograh in all of its many stages. Each July, at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens along the Anacositia River, these floral beauties come into bloom.  Join Kim Kelly for an early mornig visit to capture Lotus flowers and other aquatic blooms, along with several winged visitors such as butterflies, bees and dragonflies in morning light. Learn creative...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Seeing Stronger Compositions at the US Botanical

Capital Photography Center @ 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC

Seeing Stronger Compositions at the US Botanical Gardens The Conservatory at the Botanic Gardens offer plenty of options for thinking thru your compositions and seeing stronger images. We'll focus on storytelling with larger landscape shots as well as filling the frame with the details. We'll look for the less obvious ways to compose striking images. We'll photograph throughout the Conservatory and use various settings to achieve the creative...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Eclectic Hampden Field Shoot

Capital Photography Center

Hampden is a close-knit neighborhood in Baltimore that is known for housing many of the mill workers along the Jones Falls at the turn of the century. Join Instructor Michael Koren and explore a Hampden neighborhood in transition where the past and present collide. We’ll have opportunities to photograph the older fading industrial areas as well as the colorful stone homes in the area. Michael will also lead the group to a hidden area filled...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Chesapeake Watermen Heritage Days

Capital Photography Center

The seafood industry of the Chesapeake Bay has a long and storied past. Each year in St. Michaels, Maryland, the Chesapeake watermen and their heritage is celebrated through food, crafts, entertainment and the much anticipated Boat Docking Competition. In addition, on display around the campus are examples of the old wooden boats that harvested the Bay’s bounty. Come along with Kim Kelly and learn how to capture this fun event whether it’s...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Shooting Classic Cars

Capital Photography Center

VROOM! VROOM! The streets of Chesapeake City, Maryland will be overflowing with collectible vehicles, street rods, woodies, trucks and more for their annual car show. Stroll around this picturesque town on the C & D Canal and learn the art of car show photography with Kim Kelly. Over 500 cars will be on display throughout the town; providing endless opportunities to capture these colorful, shiny and beautifully maintained vehicles. Teaching...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Great Shots in the Urban World

Capital Photography Center

Founded in 1745, historic downtown Frederick retains its old-world charm with a modern-day way of life. Quaint restaurants and small shops line the historic streets that are filled with activity. As such, urban photography opportunities are everywhere in Frederick. You will photograph the historic urban architecture constructed of brick and stone, and the more modern glass and steel buildings. This class will help you learn: To see juxtapositions...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Sunrise at Meadowlark Gardens

Capital Photography Center @ 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct, Vienna, VA

Enjoy a lovely morning wandering through Meadowlark's extensive gardens starting at sunrise. This is a rare opportunity to enter the gardens at this early hour. We'll capture garden scenes bathed in soft warm light, along with lakes, a fountain and a gazebo. At Meadowlark you can always find fresh photographic material, from landscape details to flower close-ups. The plant life offers opportunities for fine detail photographs as well as dreamy...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Photography Scavenger Hunt at the Naval Academy Campus

Capital Photography Center @ 25 Market Space, Annapolis, MD

Let’s have a little fun with photography while developing the “art of seeing” and learning numerous compositional techniques to bring your images to the next level. Kim Kelly will guide you on this educational adventure around the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Each participant will be given a digital booklet with examples of compositional styles used in creating impactful images. As the group moves around the campus, you will be looking...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Fieldwork - Photography Basics @ Dumbarton Oaks Gardens

Capital Photography Center @ 1703 32nd St NW, Washington, DC

Immerse yourself in hands-on fieldwork to reinforce your photography basics. Capture stunning images in the beautiful gardens of Dumbarton Oaks while practicing exposure settings and creative captures. Strengthen your skills and achieve the perfect look in your photos.

(10) Beginner 16 and older
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Autumn Afternoon At The Tidal Basin

Capital Photography Center @ 1850 West Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC

Capture the stunning beauty of the Tidal Basin in autumn as you learn optimal exposure settings, color techniques, and framing for compelling images. Join us for an unforgettable photo adventure at the Capital Photography Center.

(10) All levels 16 and older
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National Zoo Field Shoot

Capital Photography Center @ 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Discover the secrets of wildlife photography at the renowned National Zoo with this hands-on course. Learn how to capture stunning images of animals in their natural habitats using composition techniques, exposure control, and focusing skills. Unleash your creativity and take your photography to the next level.

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Art and Architecture - Creative Captures

Capital Photography Center @ 4th & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

Unlock the secrets of architectural photography as you explore the National Gallery of Art's stunning design details and three-dimensional artwork. Join Corey in this immersive class where you'll learn how to capture unique and memorable photographs by reimagining lines, shapes, textures, and patterns. All skill levels are welcome!

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Fieldwork - Photography Basics @ U.S. Botanical Gardens

Capital Photography Center @ 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC

Enhance your photography skills and capture stunning images as you explore the beautiful US Botanical Gardens Conservatory in this hands-on photography course at Capital Photography Center. Develop a deeper understanding of exposure settings, camera controls, composition techniques, and more. Join us for an immersive fieldwork experience and take your photography to the next level.

(10) Beginner 16 and older
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Library Of Congress Field Shoot

Capital Photography Center @ 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC

Capture stunning architectural shots and holiday-themed photos, and creatively use intentional camera movement at the Library of Congress. Explore hidden gems inside the building and learn exposure bracketing for high dynamic range shots. Join us for a photo adventure and unleash your creativity in the heart of Washington, D.C.

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Fieldwork - Photography Basics at Library Of Congress

Capital Photography Center @ 10 First Street SE, Washington, DC

Explore the beautiful architecture and hidden gems of the Library of Congress in this hands-on fieldwork class. Reinforce your photography basics as you practice exposure settings, depth of field, and creative captures in Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual modes. Join us to enhance your skills and capture stunning images you'll be proud of.

(10) Beginner 16 and older
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