Beginner Photography Classes in Washington, DC

By working your camera in fully manual exposure mode throughout the class, you will become thoroughly familiar with basic camera operation and will learn to use your camera settings and features as elements of effective photographic composition. Class includes in-class lectures/discussion, in-class practical application exercises, homework assignments...

Build on your already acquired basic SLR technique while adding skills and increasing your visual attention. You’ll strengthen your understanding and application of the craft of photography.  The intent of the class is to deepen the participant’s visual vocabulary and sensitivity while making personal and distinctive photographs. Already...

Learn how to get out of Auto mode and use your camera to its fullest potential! Students will learn how to adjust the lens aperture and shutter speed to manipulate depth of field and motion effects. Other topics include: lenses ISO exposure modes histograms exposure compensation the rules of composition and more. Students will leave...

This class will start one week later than originally listed. Learn the basics of traditional black and white photography including proper film exposure, film development, and printing of negatives.  Any skill level is welcome from beginner to advanced. 35mm and medium format cameras are welcome, but not required. There is also an opportunity...

This hands-on, three-hour workshop is intended to introduce basic photographic principals that will allow the participant to understand how their camera works. Aperture, shutter speed, light sensitivity (ISO/ASA), lenses, focusing modes, camera metering and automatic vs. manual exposure settings will be explained and related to the participant’s...

This hands-on, 90 minute class, is intended to get the participants familiar with light and the tool that we use to make a photograph (a camera). We’ll talk about light as subject and what we do with our camera on a base level (Framing, focusing, metering and exposure.) to create photographic compositions with intention. This is a very basic class...

Today’s digital cameras offer the photographer a wealth of tools that can lead to beautiful photographs. Capturing the perfect portrait of a loved one, a fleeting moment leading to the winning goal, or a stunning travel photo takes practice and know-how.  Learn how YOU, not the camera, can control the final image by choosing the appropriate...

This series will help you through the process of creating a watercolor landscape from life.  Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced painter, these classes will sharpen your skills and help you along your way to becoming a more complete artist. First Class :: Basic Drawing in Preparation for Painting Watercolor paper (types) and...

Photography is a great way to record day-to-day activities and express one’s feelings about them. Through various modes of sharing, photography has become part of our daily experience. Although today’s cameras are packed with Auto features, most people find that their pictures are more expressive and interesting if they take control of the exposure...