Capital Photography Center
Offers a wide variety of classes taught online, in a classroom, field or studio setting. Upcoming classes include:
- Springtime Tulips at Burnside Gardens – April 6
- Historic Fells Point Field Shoot – April 7
- Creating a Photography Workshop – April 6
- Exploring Headshot Photography – April 7
- Photo Basics at Dumbarton Oaks Gardens – April 14
- Waterfalls of the Potomac – April 20
- iPhone Photography: Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art – April 20
- Lightroom in a Day – April 21
- Covered Bridges Field Shoot – April 27
- Night Photography in Georgetown – April 27
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 Art of Black & White Photography – April 2-23 (4 Zoom sessions)
- Aspect Ratios – April 3 (Zoom)
- Achieving Balanced Compositions in Photography – April 4 (Zoom)
- The Joy of Photography – April 8-May 20 (6 Zoom Sessions)
- Wildlife Photography in the Field @ Huntley Meadows – April 17
- On-Location Photography – April 21- June 2 (6 in-field 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:
- Working with Digital Photos in Adobe Lightroom Classic – April 3 – May 15
- Building a Better Picture Story – April 6 – May 4
- Home Photography – April 17 – May 15
- Digital Camera Clinic – April 20
- Intro to Platinum/Palladium Printing – April 27 -28
For additional offerings visit: glenechophotoworks.org
Montgomery College Lifelong Learning Institute, Workforce Development & Continuing Education
Numerous classes beginning Summer 2024 under Art + Design include:
- Adobe Photoshop: Imaging Basics – May 30 – Aug 8 (in person); May 29-July 31 (Remote)
- Adobe Lightroom: Photo Editing – July 8 – Aug. 5 (Remote)
- Smartphone Photography – May 29 – July 10 (in person); June 3 – July 1 (remote)
- Amazing Photos with Your Phones & Tablets – July 10-31 (Remote)
- Landscape & Cityscape Photography – June 3-24 (Remote)
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
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:
- Monuments & Memorials: Travel Photography Half Day – April 5 and numerous dates
- Monument Pillow Fight Safari – April 6
- A Tiny Adventure: Let’s Do Macro Photography – April 7
- Natural Light Portrait Photography: Baltimore – April 13
- Georgetown by Land & Sea – April 14
- Library of Congress Open House Meeting Room – April 16
- Estates & Architecture – April 20
- Early Morning at the Zoo – April 21
- Full Moonrise over Nation’s Capital – April 23
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:
- Historic Fells Point Photo Shoot – April 7 (offered through Capital Photography Center)
- IPhone Photography: Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art – April 20 (offered through Capital Photography Center)
- Covered Bridges Field Shoot – April 27 (offered through Capital Photography Centre)
- 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
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
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.