Beginner Photography Classes in Washington, DC

Digital Photography I is an introductory run-down of the technical knowledge you need to get up and running in digital photography. This class is all about getting to know the ins and outs of your camera. We will start by covering the basics of camera operation with topics like ISO, aperture, depth of field, and shutter speed. Then we will cover proper...

We are holding our signature Beginner's Photography Class online. Learn how to use your camera manually in 2.5 hours. No camera needed. _________________ Become a better photographer in just 1 class! Have you ever wondered why, after spending hundreds of dollars on the latest cameras, you still can't get photos that really make you proud? We're...

In this beginning workshop, students will learn all the controls and functions on their digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) or mirrorless cameras, basic camera operation (including f-stop, shutter speed and ISO), fundamental concepts of photography, and how to control the photograph’s final look. Discussions include composition and light, how to get...

This class is an introduction to the understanding of photography as technology, medium of expression, and creative practice. It covers basic concepts and techniques: camera operation, exposure, composition, resolution, and preparation of image files for on-screen and print use. Students will look closely at historically significant photographs as...

Nothing compares to the thrill of taking professional looking photographs. Learn photography in this comprehensive course specifically designed to have you taking incredible shots in almost no time at all. Step-by-step, you'll learn how to operate a camera to achieve maximum creativity. Topics will include in-depth knowledge of shutter speeds, metering,...

Have you had a digital camera for years and still get dark blurry pictures? Or perhaps you have purchased a new camera and are excited to learn the new functions? Well PhotoUno’s Introduction to your Camera is a great way to get started. Our Introduction to Photography Class will help you start to feel more comfortable with your camera. It is great...

This is our beginner photography class, which we have designed to be: Fun: We have prepared both indoor and outdoor exercises to make sure you are constantly practicing what you learn. Effective: You won't believe how much you will learn in this 9 student class. Your satisfaction is guaranteed after attending...

This 3-week course helps students improve the way they compose/frame an image. They will explore by, following useful composition guidelines that will help their creativity & understand the importance of surveying how to approach a scene before we photograph it. This class has been designed to present the students with visuals and understand...

This is a 1 hr Zoom technical refresher class. I will review ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed and how they work together.  This class is for students who have taken our Introduction for Beginners class or for those who have a little knowledge about photographing in manual mode. $20 suggested price

In the Basics, we’ll talk about composing your portraits to make them more interesting, how to capture the character of your subject and how to use outdoor and artificial light and backgrounds.

This class dives into photography’s journey for its roots to the present day. The 19th century covers the inception of photography: the inventors, processes, rapid growth, the American Civil War, and the post-war years up until about 1900. The early 20th century covers Modernism and its photographers between 1900 – 1960. The late 20th century...

This one-day introduction to art writing allows you to articulate the unique nature of your own photographic practice. It is ideal for those who are building a website or submitting applications for grants, residencies, colleges, or graduate schools, and may be uncomfortable writing about their work. Through in-class exercises, students will use myriad...

Have you been shooting images on a DSLR and are trying to figure out what to do with them? Learn how to organize, edit and share your images using Lightroom Classic. You’ll take your archive of images and create a digital catalog where you can easily locate images.  We’ll go over metadata, cropping, exposure adjustments, and exporting images...

Are you spending all your time on camera right now, wondering how to get the right lighting for your videoconferencing? Are you shy in front of a camera or hate most of your pictures? Time to take a new headshot and can't find the right angle? Then this workshop is for you. Learn exercises for how to look great in every picture and rehearse in front...

In this online program for teens, we will introduce students to different photographic techniques, such as lighting, editing and processing, alternative processes, color management, and printing. Perfect for teens between the ages of 12–17 (7th-12th grade) and all levels of experience. Students will learn new and different techniques each day as...