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Discover a variety of photography classes in Washington, D.C.. From beginner courses on DSLR basics to advanced workshops on editing and composition, these classes provide the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and unleash your creative potential.

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Real Estate and Architectural Photography

Capital Photography Center @ Glen Meadow Rd, Centreville, VA

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...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Bald Eagles at Conowingo Dam

Capital Photography Center

The majesty of the American Bald Eagle captivates everyone’s spirit. A representative of freedom with their six foot wingspans and sharp talons, these birds of prey inspire us all. During the wintering months between November and January, a large number of Bald Eagles are known to gather on the Susquehanna River at Conowingo Dam. Located on the border of Pennsylvania and Maryland, this is one of the best places to photograph them on the east coast....

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Garden of Lights at the Mormon Temple

Capital Photography Center

The Mormon Temple in Kensington, MD puts on a spectacular display of lights during the holiday season, with trees, bushes, reindeer, crèches, and other Biblical scenes, some with live models. These lights and the unique architecture of the Temple itself at night make for great photography. Our shooting itinerary will take us to all the lighted displays put out by the Mormon Church each year in December. The bushes are decorated with 300,000 lights,...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Street Art and Mural Photography

Capital Photography Center @ Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC

There is no better place to photograph fantastic murals, street art, and neighborhood architecture than DC’s historic U Street and Shaw districts. Join Instructor Geoff Livingston and explore some of the most interesting and visually rich residential locations in the city. We will start in Blagden Alley and then hop on the metro to the Shaw Station, one of the most colorful neighborhoods in the city with incredible murals and great street scenes....

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Close Up Textures in the Gardens

Capital Photography Center

Join instructor Lori Lankford for Close Up Textures in the Garden. Learn how to add more creativity and depth to your images by focusing on textures. This is a hands-on outdoor class where we will explore fall texture in the gardens, learning how to discover small details, depth, pattern, and color. Students will come away with techniques to use in any natural setting. Lori will cover: The key elements of texture photography and how to find...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Family and Children Photography

Capital Photography Center @ Online, Washington, DC

Photographing families and children can be both meaningful and artistically rewarding as well as financially beneficial. Family portraiture is a beautiful way to celebrate the gift of togetherness, strengthen relational bonds, build self-esteem in children, and document the family unit.  Whether photographing children for the family album or creating timeless portraits for future generations to enjoy, this class will help you build the skills...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Miracle on 34th Street Holiday Lights

Capital Photography Center

Since 1947, 34th St. in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, lights up an entire city block with a colorful display of holiday decorations. Nationally recognized by the Travel Channel, Home and Garden, and others, about 25 houses are covered with Holiday lights and decorations from the ground to the roof.   Join us and we will creatively photograph the famous Hubcap Christmas Tree, the Hanukkah house, the Utz Lady – Natty Boh house,...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Wildlife Photography Field Practice

Capital Photography Center

Becoming successful as a wildlife photographer requires practice and time in the field. Join Emily Carter Mitchell in a community park near Joppa, Maryland that has an abundance of cooperative wildlife. On a paved walkway you’ll have the opportunity to photograph a variety of bird species including Tufted titmouse, Carolina chickadee, Northern Cardinals and more. Both Eastern gray squirrels and Black squirrels will run up to you asking for a peanut,...

(10) Beginner 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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Bealeton Flying Circus Air Show: A Photo Safari

Washington Photo Safari @ 5114 Ritchie Rd #644, Bealeton, VA , USA, Bealeton, VA

The Flying Circus is the longest continuously running airshow in Virginia, and perhaps the world, with hundreds of thrilling performances over its 44- year history. The Flying Circus Airshow features a host of antique airplanes including Stearmans, WACOs, Fleets, Cubs, Champs and others. Performances include formation flying demonstrations, world class aerobatics, death defying wing walkers, classic comedy routines and more, providing an afternoon...

(7) All levels 18 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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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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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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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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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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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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Photographing Holiday Illuminations at Mount Vernon

Washington Photo Safari @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, DC

During this nighttime workshop, participants have the unique opportunity to learn from an expert how to photograph the nighttime radiance of bonfires, candles, and lanterns, as well as Mount Vernon’s spectacular holiday fireworks over the Potomac River. Washington Photo Safari director E. David Luria will give hands-on photography tips as well as camera techniques. Participants should bring a camera with adjustable shutter speeds and apertures...

(7) All levels 18 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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Photographic Composition – Essential Techniques

Capital Photography Center @ 2 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC

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. Join instructor Michael Koren as you learn about composition in the Postal...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Fieldwork - Photography Basics at Union Station

Capital Photography Center @ 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC

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. We'll find the U.S. Botanical Gardens Conservatory beautifully decorated with holiday trim so we'll...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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