Oct 14th
2:30–6:30pm EDT
Capital Photography Center Classes, Washington, D.C.
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Photo Basics – Getting Off Auto
Capital Photography Center @ 1616 H St NW, Washington, DC 20006
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 camera, can control the final image by choosing the appropriate setting for the look you want. Understanding...
Saturday Oct 14th, 2:30–6:30pm Eastern Time
iPhone Photography - Getting Started
Capital Photography Center @ 4th & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565
Learn to use the iPhone camera and go beyond taking a simple snapshot to creating a photograph that’s an artistic expression unique to your vision. Join us at the National Gallery of Art and tap into your creative side through mobile photography. Using our iPhone cameras, we’ll explore the Museum's offerings from abstract sculptures, colorful paintings and wall hangings, to the architecture of the building as well. We’ll find endless photographic...
Saturday Oct 21st, 10:30am–2:30pm Eastern Time
Waterfalls of the Potomac
Capital Photography Center @ 9200 Old Dominion Dr, Virginia, DC 22102
Great Falls of the Potomac River is truly the greatest natural wonder of the DC area, and there is no better time to photograph it than at dawn. Join Corey Hilz and photograph the early morning splendor of the falls from the overlook in Maryland, as well as some of the nearby sights such as the C&O Canal and Great Falls Tavern. Learn how to shoot in low light, capture flowing water, exploit the rising sun, compose waterscapes, and more. We...
Saturday Oct 28th, 6:30–9:30am Eastern Time
The FUNdamentals of Food Photography
Capital Photography Center @ 1616 H St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Have fun with your food! LC will share her creative process in an inspiring and image rich presentation and discuss the technical details, equipment basics and creative aspects to consider to help build your food photography portfolio and develop your own style and vision. She'll also discuss and demonstrate how to build a shot from the very beginning using available light (like what we might have at home in our own kitchens), as well as using...
Sunday Nov 5th, 2:30–6:30pm Eastern Time
Exploring The Capitol Fountains and Gardens
Capital Photography Center @ 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540
The area surrounding the Capitol has many beautiful fountains and exquisitely maintained gardens. Join us as we explore the grounds around the Capitol building, fountains at the Library of Congress and the lovely outdoor gardens of the U. S. Botanical Gardens. Learn techniques to capture colorful images within the gardens as well how to use long exposure of the flowing fountains. We’ll find opportunities for creatively faming the Capitol...
Sunday Oct 22nd, 8:30–11:30am Eastern Time
Lightroom In A Day
Capital Photography Center @ 8130 Porter Rd, Virginia, DC 22042
Learn Lightroom in a day. We'll look at the 2 most powerful modules, the Library and the Develop Modules. Learn how to use Lightroom to take charge of your digital workflow. This class is designed to make Lightroom easy to understand and put you in control of all it has to offer. It will cover your workflow from beginning to end: from importing and organizing to adjusting, sharing and exporting your images. Find out how to choose which adjustments...
Saturday Nov 4th, 9am–5pm Eastern Time
Moonset and Sunrise Over Capitol Columns
Capital Photography Center @ At 24th & R Streets NE, Washington, DC 20002
Moonset and Sunrise Over Capitol Columns At National Arboretum Join us in the wee hours of the morning for this special access opportunity to photograph the moonset and sunrise over the lighted Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum. We’ll start the class by capturing the full moon over the lighted Capitol Columns. After the moon has set we'll frame the columns with the pink glow in the sky before sunrise as well as the sun rising through...
Friday Sep 29th, 5:30–7:45am Eastern Time
Night Photography on the National Mall
Capital Photography Center @ 1501 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
Capture incredible nighttime images of DC's most exciting monuments and memorials! Join Instructor Geoff Livingston for this unique nighttime photography class. You will learn how to capture long exposures, tips and techniques for framing interesting compositions, tips for street photography at night and more. We’ll be capturing compelling images of the following monuments; the Jefferson Memorial, the WWII Memorial, the Washington Monument,...
Saturday Sep 30th, 6:30–9:30pm Eastern Time
Exploring Headshot Photography
Capital Photography Center @ 218 N Lee St, Washington, DC 22314
Join Laura Hatcher in her photography studio in Old Town, Alexandria and learn the basics of how to conduct an indoor-studio headshot session. This hands-on class provides photographers an opportunity to learn how to light, photograph, pose, and interact with headshot clients. Topics include: Gear considerations to include camera, lighting, modifiers and post production software How to build a headshot portfolio and generate leads Posing,...
Sunday Oct 1st, 1:30–5pm Eastern Time
Fieldwork - Late Afternoon On The Mall
Capital Photography Center @ 1501 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
Fieldwork Photo Basics - Late Afternoon On The Mall 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 begin near the Jefferson and will make our...
Sunday Oct 1st, 5–7:30pm Eastern Time
Long Exposure Photography
Capital Photography Center @ 1850 West Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242
Join Marie Joabar on the Tidal Basin and other key spots on the National Mall for a fun morning learning techniques for capturing long exposures. We'll smooth out water, blur the clouds, slow the water in fountains, practice panning, and capture some creative, abstract shots by moving the camera while exposing. Long Exposure Photography is all about using a slow shutter speed. Since the shutter speed controls motion, we can slow it or “drag”...
Saturday Oct 7th, 7–10am Eastern Time
Exploring Macro Photography
Capital Photography Center @ 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001
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 of macro photography, at home or in the field. Learn about: Equipment options Choosing the best...
Saturday Oct 14th, 10am–1:30pm Eastern Time
Photoshop For Photographers
Capital Photography Center @ 1616 H St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Although Photoshop is powerful enough for the pros, it offers many options and opportunities for the digital enthusiast. Join Corey Hilz for a full day of hands on Photoshop training geared towards the new or limited experience Photoshop user. This class focuses on the features of Photoshop that are useful for photographers and you'll learn skills that enable will you to use the program confidently and effectively. Corey will also share plenty...
Sunday Oct 15th, 9am–5pm Eastern Time
Fieldwork - Photography Basics @ Dumbarton Oaks Gardens
Capital Photography Center @ 1703 32nd St NW, Washington, DC 20007
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 review the exposure settings and then photograph around our location and practice using various...
Sunday Oct 29th, 2:30–5pm Eastern Time
Getting Started In Studio Lighting
Capital Photography Center @ 218 N Lee St, Washington, DC 22314
Join Laura Hatcher in her Old Town, Alexandria photography studio and learn what gear is best for creating your own studio. This hands-on class provides photographers an opportunity to learn how to set up various types of lighting equipment to create portraits in a studio setting. Students will set up and configure the lighting and modifiers, and will practice photographing each other to see in real time how they can control and shape the light....
Saturday Nov 4th, 1:30–5pm Eastern Time
