Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions – Nov. 2-3, 2024
Hylon Performing Arts Center
Manassas Campus of George Mason University
MidAtlanticPhotoVisions.org
Two days of renowned speakers, presentations, photo shoots, and photography vendors. Speakers include Steve Gettle, Mike Moats, Robert Fawcett, Angie McMonigal, Art Wolfe, Nick Sinnott, Lester Picker and more.
Capital Photography Center
Offers a wide variety of classes taught online, in a classroom, field or studio setting. Upcoming classes include:
- Majestic Tall Ships in Chestertown – Nov. 2
- Exploring Street Photography – Nov. 9
- Birding, Wildlife and Nature Photography at Bombay Hook – Nov. 9
- Creating a Photography Website – Nov. 16
- Exploring Headshot Photography – Nov. 16
- Photoshop for Photographers – Nov. 17
- iPhone Photography – Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art – Nov. 17
For additional offerings, including online courses, visit: https://capitalphotographycenter.com/
Smithsonian Associates
Members receive a discounted rate. Classes are taught in the studio, online, and on location. Upcoming classes include:
- Night Photography in Washington, DC – Nov. 7 Online
- The Camera Obscura: Hands-On History of Photography – Nov. 9 Online
For additional classes visit: smithsonianassociates.org
Glen Echo Photoworks
Offers a diverse combination of educational programs and gallery exhibitions for student and professional photographers. Upcoming classes:
- Foundation: Oil Printing Weekend Workshop – Nov. 9 – 10
- Foundation: East Wing Photo Field Trip – Nov. 10
- Foundation: Take a photo or Make a Portrait – Nov. 10
- Foundations: Night Visions: Glen Echo Night Photo Workshop – Nov. 17
- Foundation: Intro to Darkroom Printing Crash Course – Dec. 7 – 14
For additional offerings visit: glenechophotoworks.org
Montgomery College Lifelong Learning Institute, Workforce Development & Continuing Education
Fall Classes are currently in progress. Winter photography classes will be shown when listed by the college.
Montgomery College: Semester-Long Regular Courses
Students aged 60 years and older may be eligible for a tuition waiver! Seniors who wish to take advantage of the tuition waiver must register during the Senior Registration period (the final three days of registration).
Waiver requirements:
- You will still be responsible for paying required fees.
- You need to check the Important Dates and Deadlines page for the date the waiver goes into effect. You will be responsible for full tuition and fees if you register prior to the listed date.
- Waivers are given on a space-available basis.
Montgomery County College offers the following Degrees and Certificates:
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/programs/photography
AAS Degree in Photography
Electronic Photography Certificate
Photography Master Certificate
Portrait, Fashion and Photojournalism Certificate
The photography department provides equipment loans, great printers, Macs, the latest software, and flash studios as part of the courses.
Plan ahead in order to apply in time, before registration.
Washington Photo Safari
Offers private tutoring, critiques, Zoom, and field classes in and around the Washington, DC area. Upcoming classes include:
- Dupont Circle Architectural Photography – Nov. 2
- Monuments at Night – Nov. 10
- Outsmarting your Smartphone at DC’s Monuments – Nov. 16
- Hillwood Museum and Gardens – Nov. 16
- Full Moonrise over the Nation’s Capital from the Skydome – Nov. 17
- Street Photography and the Art of Seeing at the National Monuments – Nov. 23
- Early Morning at the Zoo – Nov. 24
- Library of Congress – Nov. 30
For the full calendar of classes visit: https://washingtonphotosafari.com/
Michael Koren Photography
Michael Koren offers classes through Capital Photography Center and Montgomery College LifeLong Learning Institute. He also offers personal instruction to individuals and small groups. Upcoming classes:
- iPhone Photography – Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art – Nov. 19 (offered through Capital Photography Center Workshop
Classes, private tutoring and additional information may be found at:
https://www.michaelkorenphotography.com/teaching-schedule
Meetup Group: Photographers of the Washington/Baltimore Metro Area
Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA)
The Maryland Photography Alliance has announced three (3) new workshops as part of their 2024 MPA Adventures in Light series. MPA members receive a $30 discount off the public price. Tickets are limited so act quickly.
Here is a brief synopsis of the workshops that are offered. To learn more, visit www.mdphotoalliance.org/grant-program-1
Beyond the Frame Workshop: An Exploration of Creative Photography – Nov, 10 11:30AM – 4:30 PM
Photograph with Robert Sullivan and Liz Guertin. Learn settings, composition, technique, and breaking the rules. Includes post-workshop image review.