Capital Photography Center
Offers various classes taught online, in a classroom, field, or studio setting. Upcoming classes include:
- National Zoo Field Shoot – May 4
- Covered Bridges of Lancaster County PA – May 10
- iPhone Photography Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art – May 10
- Photography Basics in Old Town Alexandria – May 17
- Capturing the Maritime History of the Chesapeake Bay – May 17
- Rock Creek Park Photo Hike – May 18
- Night Photography on the National Mall – May 30
- Barnstorming in Frederick County – June 1
- Eclectic Hampden Field Shoot – June 7
- Lavender Fields Forever – June 14
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.
- On-Location Photography with Neutral Density Filters – May 6 (In-Person)
- The Joy of Photography – June 23 (Online)
- The Photo Essay – June 26 (Online)
- The Art of Black and White Photography – July 9
For additional classes visit: smithsonianassociates.org
Glen Echo Photoworks
Offers diverse educational programs and gallery exhibitions for student and professional photographers. Upcoming classes include:
- Street Photography II – May 3 – June 21
- Polaroid Manipulation Workshop – May 3
- Pinhole Photography – May 10 – 31
- Wet Plate Weekend – May 17 – 18
- Introduction to Salted Paper Printing – May 17
For additional offerings visit: glenechophotoworks.org
Montgomery College Lifelong Learning Institute, Workforce Development & Continuing Education
Summer offerings include:
- Digital Photography for Fine Art – May 27 – June 29 (Online)
- Smartphone Photography – July 9 – Aug. 6 (Online)
- Smartphone Photography May 27 – June 24 (In Person Rockville)
- Adobe Lightroom: Photo Editing – May 28 – June 25 (Online)
- Cyanotype Photography Basics – May 27 – May 30 (In Person Takoma Park)
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 the required fees.
- Please check the Important Dates and Deadlines page for the date the waiver goes into effect. If you register before this date, you will be responsible for full tuition and fees.
- 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 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:
- Macro Photography – May 3
- Abstracts and Still Lifes – May 3
- Spring at Hillwood Museum and Gardens – May 3
- St. Matthews Cathedral – May 4
- Sunrise on the National Mall – May 11
- Moonrise Over the Nation’s Capital – May 12
- Library of Congress Reading Room – May 15
- Alexandria Old Town – May 24
- Georgetown by Land and by Sea – May 25
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 classes:
- iPhone Photography: Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art – May 10
- Philadelphia Street Photography Workshop – May 16 – 18
- Field Shoot: Eclectic Hampden – June 7
- iPhone Photography: Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art – June 22
- iPhone Photography: Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art – July 27
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)
“MPA Adventures in Light” 2025 Workshops
- New Jersey – Pine Barrens – June 7 – 8
- So. Africa Safari – July 5 – 12
- Botswana Safari – July 12 – 19
- Night Photography on Assateague Island – Sept. 20
- Western PA Autumn Workshop – Oct. 11 – 12
- Thailand and Chiang Mai – Nov. 1-9
- Panama Unveiled – Dec. 3 – 11
www.mdphotoalliance.org