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Real Estate and Architectural Photography

Uncover the stunning architecture of Washington, DC as you embark on a unique guided photography experience led by a professional photographer. Capture the beauty and history of iconic landmarks, including the US Capitol, White House, and Lincoln Memorial, in the soft morning light. Bring your camera and let your creativity soar on this architectural safari through the nation's capital.

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  • 5114 Ritchie Rd #644, Bealeton, VA , USA, Bealeton, VA
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes

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What you'll learn in this photography class:

Good pictures sell houses and condominiums via the web, or in brochures and publications. This class, designed for people wishing to photograph their own homes or real estate agents shooting listed properties, is taught by professional architectural photographer, E. David Luria, and will take place in a private home, providing hands-on training in exterior and interior architectural photography.

Any camera will do, but for best results we recommend a digital SLR camera or a mirrorless camera with manual exposure controls with a wide-angle lens (10-20mm for digital DX SLR’s, 12-24 mm for full frame/FX SLR’s), circular polarizer filter, auxiliary bounce/swivel flash unit, tall, sturdy, heavy tripod with adjustable head, bubble level for horizontal/vertical readings.

Topics include:

Exterior Photography:

  • how and when to shoot exterior views of homes, based on the position of the sun
  • how to shoot north-facing homes that are always in shade
  • color filtration/ white balance and exposure tips for exterior photography
  • how to use flowers trees and bushes to enhance the exterior views;
  • how to keep exterior vertical lines perfectly aligned with the vertical edges of camera viewfinders
  • twilight vs. daylight for shooting of exterior views
  • how to eliminate cars and people from exterior views without Photoshop

Interior Photography:

  • how to choose lenses for interior photography
  • camera angles for interior shooting
  • how to shoot furnished, and unfurnished, interiors
  • how to achieve extreme or shallow depth of field in image focus
  • how to highlight interesting built-in interior details such as sconces or door hardware
  • how to balance indoor light with outdoor sunlight to avoid overexposed window views
  • how to extend the range of your flash unit and how to light up adjoining rooms
  • how to achieve correct exposure on interior photography
  • how and when to shoot using only the existing ambient light
  • how to choose correct white balance settings for interior photography
  • how to shoot interior views at twilight

E. David Luria has photographed over 2,600 apartment building exteriors and interiors as official photographer for the Washington Post’s Apartment Showcase Magazine, and he has served as contributing photographer of luxury homes for Washington Spaces Magazine. His images of Washington DC landmarks appear in over 100 publications, on guidebooks and postcards sold throughout the DC area. Three of his DC images appeared in the 2015 Calendar of the US Capitol Historical Society, including the calendar’s cover photo.

What to bring

  • Any camera will do, but for best results we recommend:
  • a digital SLR camera or a mirrorless camera with manual exposure controls
  • a wide-angle lens (10-20mm for digital DX SLR’s, 12-24 mm for full frame/FX SLR’s),
  • circular polarizer filter,
  • auxiliary bounce/swivel flash unit,
  • tall, sturdy, heavy tripod with adjustable head, bubble level for horizontal/vertical readings.

Refund Policy

  • Cancellations must be made in writing via email at least 10 business days prior to Safari date to [email protected]
  • Cancellations received 9 business days or more in advance of Safari date receive a refund of 75% of the amount paid.
  • No refund is made for cancellations received less than 9 business days before the Safari date.

Washington Photo Safari operates rain or shine. A separate itinerary is followed on rain or snow days, utilizing landmarks with unique photogenic interiors, such as The National Building Museum, Union Station, The National Postal Museum, The Lincoln Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial.

In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel last minute, students will receive a refund less a 5% non refundable registration fee.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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