Capital Photography Center
Offers a wide variety of classes taught online, in a classroom, field or studio setting. Upcoming classes include:
- Botanical Imagery at Rawlings Conservatory – March 2
- iPhone Photography-Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art – March 3
- Getting Started in Portraiture – March 9
- Photoshop for Photographers – March 10
- Photography at the Amazing Kennedy Center – March 10
- Creative Composition at the Renwick Gallery – March 16
- External Flash Made Easy – March 17
- B&O Railroad Museum Photo Shoot – March 30
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:
- Architecture and Public Art Photography – March 7-24 (3 Zoom sessions)
- Photographing Industrial Items – March 13-20 (2 Zoom sessions)
- The Art of Black & White Photography – April 2-23 (4 Zoom sessions)
- Aspect Ratios – April 3 (Zoom)
- Achieving Balanced Compositions in Photography – April 4 (Zoom)
- Wildlife Photography: A Crash Course for Success – April 10-24 (2 Zoom sessions)
- Wildlife Photography in the Field @ Huntley Meadows – April 17
- On-Location Photography – April 21- June 2 (6 sessions)
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:
- Hand Made Photo Group March 4 – May 27
- Intermediate Dark Room Photography – March 4 – May 6
- Digital Editing and Printing with Photoshop & Lightroom – March 7 – April 25
- Sequence is Key – Storytelling with Photographs – March 9 – April 20
- Bare Bones for Beginners – Digital Printing Workshop – March 23
- iPhone in the Garden – March 26 – April 4
- Storytelling with Street Photography – March 30 – May 4
For additional offerings visit: glenechophotoworks.org
Montgomery College Lifelong Learning Institute, Workforce Development & Continuing Education
Numerous classes beginning in Spring 2024 under Art + Design include:
- Adobe Lightroom: Photo Editing – Mar. 19 – April 16
- Amazing Photos with Your Phones and Tablets – Mar. 20 – April 10
- Street Photography – Mar. 21- April 18
- Landscape Photography – Mar. 19 – April 16
- Holocaust Photography: History, Analysis & Ethical Considerations – Mar. 4 – April
Students 60+ pay fee only for courses.
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.
The photography department offers equipment loans, great printers, Macs, the latest software, and flash studios as part of the courses. Beginner and intermediate courses include:
- INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – PHOT 161 and Lab PHOT 161L
- PHOTOGRAPHY II – PHOT 201 and lab PHOT 201L
- PHOTOSHOP FOR GRAPHICS & PHOTO – PHOT 214 and lab PHOT 214L
Spring semester is Jan 22 to May 17, 2024. Senior registration starts January 17th, 2024. 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:
- F-Stops and Shutter Speeds: At the National Portrait Gallery – March 2
- Sunrise on the National Mall – March 3
- DC at Night by Smartphone – March 8
- Street Photography and the Art of Seeing at the National Monuments – March 16
- Marketing Your Photography – March 21
- Early Morning at the Zoo – March 24
For the full calendar of classes visit: https://washingtonphotosafari.com/
Annapolis Photography Workshop Group by Positive Negatives (David Blecman)
Offering classes, photo workshop tours, and mentoring. Sign up for free Terrific Tuesday Tips and free Weekend Wisdom by joining the Meetup group. Free Weekend Wisdom classes can also be found under the Training heading at www.posneg.com. Past recordings are available for a fee.
For more information visit: www.posneg.com or https://www.meetup.com/annapolisphoto/
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:
- Fun with Mobile Phone Photography – March 25 (online with Bowie-Crofton Camera Club
- New York City Photo Workshop – Sept. 19-22 (offered through Capital Photography Center)
- Photographic Composition: Essential Techniques – Self-Study course offered through Capital Photography Classes. On Demand
- iPhone Photography – Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art – Mar. 3 (offered through Capital Photography Classes)
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 offered workshops. To learn more, visit www.mdphotoalliance.org/grant-program-1
Get Out of the Auto Mode – March 23, 2024 1:00PM – 7:00PM
Combines classroom training with field shooting at a beautiful location. Topics include exposure triangle, shooting modes, introduction to good composition, shooting in raw, how to use auto ISO, how to use vibration reduction, depth of field, white balance and metering mode.
From Crapo to Crocheron: Moonrise at Farm Creek – August 17, 2024 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Photograph moonrise and sunset at “the end of the world” in southern Dorchester County. Instruction will focus on tips on using a tripod, white balance, using a histogram, long exposures, focusing in the dark and light painting, using a remote and getting a good exposure.
Night Photography on Assateague Island – September 28, 2024 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Learn to photograph sunset on the Bay side of the island and work to the ocean as the light fades. When it’s dark enough, learn how to photograph the Milky Way at some great locations.