Capital Photography Center
Offers various classes taught online, in a classroom, field, or studio setting. Upcoming in-person classes include:
- The Creative Art of Flower Photography – May 2
- Exploring Street Photography – May 9
- Landscape Photography at Piscataway Park – May 16
- Capturing Maritime History of the Chesapeake Bay – May 16
- Chesapeake Bay Morning Photo Shoot – May 19
- Bird & Wildlife Photography on the Patent River – May 30
- Rock Creek Photo Hike – May 31
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.
May classes were not listed at the time of this posting.
For additional classes visit: smithsonianassociates.org
Glen Echo Photoworks
Offers diverse educational programs and gallery exhibitions for student and professional Creat. Upcoming classes include:
- Glen Echo Night Photography Workshop – June 3
- Introduction to Black and White Developing and Printing – June 4
- Lightroom Classic Masterclass – June 8
- Handmade Photobooks – July 11
For additional offerings visit: glenechophotoworks.org
Montgomery College Lifelong Learning Institute, Workforce Development & Continuing Education
Spring classes are currently in session. Fall listings will be listed when they become available.
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.
Montgomery College Non-Credit Courses Summer 2026
- Adobe Lightroom Photo Editing – May 7 – June 24 (Online)
- Digital Photography for Fine Arts I – May 26 – June 28 (Online)
- Smartphone Photography – July 8 – Aug. 5 (Online)
- Amazing Photos with Your Phone and Tablets – June 8 -29 (Online)
- Creating a Photo eBook – June 17 – July 15 (Rockville)
Washington Photo Safari
Offers private tutoring, critiques, Zoom, and field classes in and around the Washington, DC area. Upcoming classes include:
- Basilica of the Nat’l. Shrine of the Immaculate Conception – May 2
- Udvar-Hazy Center Nat’l. Air and Space Museum – May 9
- The Tidal Basin at Night – May 16
- Calvert Maritime Museum, Solomons, MD – May 17
- Georgetown by Land & Sea – May 17
- Hillwood Gardens and Museum – May 24
- Morning Architectural Photography Tour of Washington DC – May 31
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:
- Exploring Street Photography – May 9 (through Capital Photography Center)
- iPhone Photography:Getting Started at the Nat’l. Gallery of Art – June 7 (through Capital Photography Center)
- Amazing Photos with Your Phones & Tablets – June 8-29 Online (through Montgomery College)
- Creative Smartphone Field Shoot in Chinatown/Penn Quarter – June 14 (through Capital Photography Center)
- Creating a Photo eBook – June 17-July 15 (through Montgomery College)
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
