Classes and Workshops in the Washington DC Area October 2024

Capital Photography Center 

Offers a wide variety of classes taught online, in a classroom, field or studio setting. Upcoming classes include:

  • Exploring Macro Photography – Oct. 5
  • Getting Started in Real Estate Photography – Oct. 5
  • Photo Basics at the US Botanic Gardens – Oct. 5
  • Photo Basics at the National Building Museum – Oct. 6
  • Sunset and Moonrise Over the Capital Columns at the National Arboretum – Oct. 16
  • The Thrill of Horse Racing Photography – Offered Oct. 18 and Oct. 20
  • Waterfalls of the Potomac – Oct. 19
  • Harper’s Ferry in Autumn – Oct. 19
  • Exploring Antietam Battlefield – Oct. 20
  • Fall Photography at Brookside Gardens – Oct. 26
  • Rock Creek Park Photo Hike – Oct. 27
  • Majestic Ships in Chesterton – Nov. 2

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:

  • The Joy of Photography – Oct. 8 Online
  • Geometric Shapes, Pattern, Repetition and Lines – Oct. 10 Online
  • The Photo Essay – Oct. 16 In Person
  • On-Location Photography – Oct. 20 In Person
  • Legendary Creatures, Mythological Beasts and More – Oct. 24 Online
  • The Art of Black and White Photography – Oct. 26 Online
  • Night Photography in Washington, DC – Nov. 7 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:

  • Finding Your Photo Voice – Oct. 1 – Nov. 15, 2024
  • Foundation: 30 Days of Photography – Oct. 1 – Nov. 1, 2024
  • Focus: Eastern Shore Photo Retreat – Oct. 4 – Oct. 6, 2024
  • Foundation: Gum Bichromate Weekend Workshop – Oct. 5 -ct. 6, 2024
  • Focus: Exploring Light – Day and Night – Oct. 8 – Oct. 29, 2024
  • Foundation: Digital Printing on Alternative Papers – Oct. 17, 1024
  • Foundation: Practical LIghtroom: Getting it to do what you want – Oct. 17 – Dec. 12, 2024
  • Focus: Sequence is Key – Storytelling with Photographs -m Oct. 19 – Nov. 23, 2023
  • Focus: Shoot lie Capa – Intro into Photojournalism – Oct. 30 – Dec. 4, 2024
  • Focus: ‘La Faccia’ – Photographing the Face – Oct. 30 – Nov. 20, 2024

For additional offerings visit: glenechophotoworks.org

Montgomery College Lifelong Learning Institute, Workforce Development & Continuing Education

Numerous classes beginning Fall 2024 under Art + Design and Lifelong Learning Institute include:

  • Adobe Lightroom: Photo Editing – Oct. 21- Nov. 18 Online
  • Digital Photography Basics – Oct. 31 – Dec. 5 Rockville Campus
  • Serial Photography – Oct. 22 – Nov. 19 Rockville Campus

    Students 60+ pay fee only for courses.

Visit: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/_documents/workforce-development-continuing-education/wdce-brochures/wdce-schedule.pdf

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:

  • DC at Night by Smartphone – Oct. 4
  • World War II Memorial at Night – Oct. 6
  • Samsung Galaxy Owners – Virtual Photo Safari – Oct. 8
  • Library of Congress – Oct. 12
  • Street Photography at an Amtique Car Show – Oct. 19
  • Abstracts and Still Lifes Photo Safari – Oct. 27
  • Dupont Circle Architectural Photography – Nov. 2

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 offered workshops. 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.