Capital Photography Center 

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

  • Creative Phone Photography in Chinatown/Penn Quarter – Sept. 6
  • Abstract Photography – Creating Abstract Images – Sept. 7
  • DC Skyline and Moonrise Photo Shoot – Sept. 8
  • Bird & Wildlife Photography on the Patuxent River – Sept.12; also Sept. 24
  • The Thrill of Horse Racing Photography – Sept. 12; also Sept. 19 & 26
  • Night Photography in Georgetown – Sept. 13
  • iPhone Photography – Getting Stared at the Nat’l. Gallery of Art – Sept.14
  • Exploring Street Photography – Sept.21
  • Landscape Photography at Piscataway Park – Sept. 27
  • Great Shots in the Urban World – Oct. 4
  • Exploring Gettysburg National Park – Oct. 5

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.

  • Cyanotype Photography with the Sun – Sept. 20 In Person
  • On-Location Photography – Oct. 12 – Nov, 16 In Person
  • On Location Photography at the Smithsonian on the Nat’l. Mall – Oct. 18 In Person

For additional classes visit: smithsonianassociates.org


Glen Echo Photoworks

Offers diverse educational programs and gallery exhibitions for student and professional photographers. Upcoming classes include:

  • Creative Photography – Darkness + Time – Sept. 3 – Oct. 15
  • Long Exposure Photography Workshop – Sept. 12
  • Street Photography:Taking it to the Streets – Sept. 13 – Oct. 18
  • Abstract, Light and Design – Sept. 17 – Oct. 18

For additional offerings visit: glenechophotoworks.org


Montgomery College Lifelong Learning Institute, Workforce Development & Continuing Education

Fall offerings include:

  • History of Photography – Sept. 2 – Dec. 21 (Online)
  • Adobe Photoshop: Imaging Basics – Sept. 24 – Nov. 19 (Online)
  • Adobe Lightroom: Photo Editing – Sept. 15 – Oct. 13 (Online)
  • Digital Photography for Fine Arts I – Sept. 2 – Oct. 20 (Online) & In Person at Tacoma Park – Sept, 2- Dec. 18
  • Amazing Photos with Your Phones and Tablets – Nov. 3 – Nov. 24 (Online)

For additional classes 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 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:

  • Monuments at Night – Sept. 5
  • Tiny Adventure: Let’s do Macro Photography – Sept. 6
  • Great Falls: Making Silky Waters with Neutral Density Filters – Sept. 7; also Sept. 27
  • DC at Night by Smartphone – Sept. 12
  • Abstracts and Still Lives Photo Safari – Sept. 14
  • Autumnal Equinox Sunrise on the National Mall – Sept. 23

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:

  • Creative Smartphone Field Shoot – Chinatown/Penn Quarter – Sept. 6
  • iPhone Photography: Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art – Sept. 14
  • Exploring Street Photography – Sept. 21
  • Great Shots in the Urban World – Oct. 4
  • Exploring Gettysburg National Park – Oct. 4
  • Montgomery College Class – Amazing Photos with Your Phones and Tablets – Nov. 3 – Nov. 24 (Online)

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

  • 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



Member, Photographic Society of America