Capital Photography Center
Offers various classes taught online, in a classroom, field, or studio setting. Upcoming in-person classes include:
- Waterfalls of the Potomac – Sept. 12
- Rock Creek Park Photo Hike -Nov. 1
- Composition Techniques at the Naval Academy – Nov. 8
- Birding, Wildlife and Nature Photo Workshop at Bombay Hook – Nov. 14
- Art and Architecture – Creative Captures – Nov. 14
- Capturing the Past at Waterside Woolen Mill – Nov. 14
- iPhone Photography – Getting Started at the Nat’l Gallery of Art – Nov. 15
- Holiday Field Shoot at the Library of Congress – Dec. 3
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.
- Night Photography in Washington, DC – Nov. 2
For additional classes visit: smithsonianassociates.org
Glen Echo Photoworks
Offers diverse educational programs and gallery exhibitions for student and professional creatives. Upcoming classes include:
- Flash Demystified – Starting from Scratch – Nov. 7 – Nov. 21
- Matting, Framing and Presentation – Nov. 8
- Intermediate/Advanced – Taking Your Digital Photography to the Next Level – Nov. 4 – Nov. 15
- Intermediate – Close to Home – Nov. 16
For additional offerings visit: glenechophotoworks.org
Montgomery College Lifelong Learning Institute, Workforce Development & Continuing Education
Fall 2026
The Fall photography classes are currently in session. Check back for winter 2027 offerings.
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:
- Paris on the Potomac – Nov. 7
- World War I Memorial at Night – Nov. 7
- Fall Foliage on the Nat’l. Mall – Nov. 17
- Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum – Nov. 21
- Full Moonrise over the Nation’s Capital from the Skydive – Nov. 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:
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