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Abstract Photography: Creating Abstract Images

Explore creative ways to transform everyday subjects into striking abstract images through oil and water, water drop, and bottled light photography. Learn specialized equipment, camera settings, and lighting techniques through demonstrations and hands-on practice. Discover how to refine your images in Lightroom or Photoshop and recreate these imaginative setups at home.

  • Intermediate
  • Small class sizes
  • 16 and older
  • Earn 10% back in points
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    If you find the same class on the same dates for less within 48 hours of booking, send us the link. We match the price as credit or the difference.

  • 8130 Porter Rd, Falls Church, VA
  • 3 hours & 30 minutes

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Sat. Feb 6, 2027, 1:30pm ET


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Description

Abstract photography is one way to capture simple, everyday subjects in different contexts allowing the photographer to create compelling images where the subject is often unrecognizable.

The techniques used in abstract photography provides a fresh approach to crafting unique images. They may also help the photographer develop a stronger eye and view subjects with a fresh perspective. Using a variety of techniques the photographer finds limitless options and is easily entertained as each frame gives a different result.

Join us in this hands-on class as we share our 3 favorite techniques to create abstract images with:

  • Oil & Water photography
  • Water Drop photography
  • Bottled Light photography
The combination of presentation, demonstration, and hands-on photo shooting sessions is sure to spark the imagination and ultimately produce some unique and beautiful abstract images. Participants will come away with the know-how to replicate the set-ups in their own home.

Learn the essentials including:

  • The tools and equipment needed
  • Camera and exposure settings for the particular abstracts covered
  • Post processing – Use tools in Lightroom (or Photoshop) for the final touches and polished look.
Recommended Equipment:

  • DSLR/mirrorless camera
  • Macro lens or zoom lens in range of 24-120mm
  • Macro lens, extension tubes or close-up filters (oil & water/water drop photography)
  • Tripod and remote trigger or cable release
Prerequisites:

  • This class is best suited for experienced hobbyists, intermediate or advanced photographers. It's not recommended for beginners.
  • Participants should be familiar with basic camera operation, including setting the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
This class is not suitable for Smartphones.
School Notes: Mailing address:PO Box 855 Alexandria, VA 22313

Refund Policy

  • A refund or a credit towards another class (less a $20 processing fee) can be given if cancellation notice is given more than 6 business days from the scheduled class.
  • If there is no cancellation notice, or it is given 6 business days or less, no refund or credit will be given.

Please check the name and date of the class carefully.

  • Requests to reschedule a class will incur a $20 processing fee provided notice is given more than 6 business days prior to the class.
  • If request to reschedule is given less than 6 business days prior to the class, no refund or credit will be given.

If the school cancels or postpones a class due to weather or low enrollment, you can choose a full refund or a credit towards a future class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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