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Monuments at Night

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Library of Congress Open House at the Main Reading Room

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Explore the opulence of the Library of Congress' Main Reading Room on a photography excursion in Washington, D.C. Capture stunning architectural shots and discover the secrets of interior photography with our team's expert guidance. Don't miss the chance to photograph the priceless Stradivarius Violin, Viola, and Cello on display in its exhibit rooms.

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Ridin’ The Rails With Your Camera: A Photo Safari on the Washington Metro!

Washington Photo Safari See all classes by this school @ Terminal C, Arlington, VA

Capture the iconic sights of Washington, D.C.'s Metro system with expert guidance from a professional photographer. Learn techniques for low-light photography, action shots of moving trains, and capturing stunning architectural details at key stations. This immersive journey offers unique photo opportunities, from escalators at Dupont Circle to panoramic views at National Airport.

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Botanical Imagery

Capital Photography Center See all classes by this school @ 3100 Swann Drive, Baltimore, MD

Step into a lush tropical haven at the Rawlings Conservatory and elevate your botanical photography. Explore techniques for close-up artistry, master camera settings in variable light, and refine your compositional skills. Capture the beauty of orchids, desert plants, and more while learning to create striking and evocative images.

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Creative Composition at the Renwick Gallery

Capital Photography Center See all classes by this school @ 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW #1, Washington, DC

Discover the art of creative photography at the Renwick Gallery. Explore unique angles, abstract techniques, and subject isolation while drawing inspiration from fiber, ceramics, glass, and metal art. Gain hands-on experience transforming everyday scenes into extraordinary images, all through innovative approaches to perspective and focus.

(15) All levels 16 and older
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Fieldwork: Photo Basics at The National Building Museum

Enhance your photography skills with a hands-on fieldwork experience that builds on your foundational knowledge. Explore camera controls, fine-tune exposure settings, and master composition techniques as you capture stunning images. This immersive session is designed to solidify your understanding and empower you to confidently move beyond auto settings, creating photographs with intention and precision.

  • Beginner
  • Small class sizes
  • 16 and older
  • $84
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  • 401 F St NW, Washington, DC
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes

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What you'll learn in this on location photography class:

This class is designed for those who have taken any of the Photography Basics classes and want the opportunity to work in the field to reinforce the material covered in the classroom. We’ve encouraged you to leave the Auto settings behind and to shoot in the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority or Manual modes so now it’s time for some hands-on.

We’ll review the camera and exposure settings and then photograph around our location and practice using various settings to achieve the look you want in the image.

We'll be working with you to reinforce:

  • Camera Controls
  • ISO Settings
  • Depth of field and setting the aperture for the 'look' you want
  • Playback tools such as the histogram to eveluate your exposures
  • White balance
  • Focus settings and controling the focus area
  • Composition - Framing an interesting photograph

Come away with stronger skills for setting exposure and capturing exciting images that you’ll be proud to show off.

Our location at the Museum gives us plenty of photo opportunities to practice exposure settings and creative captures, from the impressive architecture and design of the building, to the iconic Corinthian columns and children & families enjoying the Great Hall. There’s even a fountain that we can practice long exposures with. Join us and come away with stronger skills for setting exposure and capturing exciting images that you’re proud to show off.

Any camera with the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority or Manual modes is appropriate. Bring your camera and any or all of your lenses. We’ll work with what you have in your bag.

Please note: It is assumed you have already taken a Basics class or are somewhat familiar with the manual exposure modes. We will not be able to introduce you to this material at this class.

School Notes: Mailing address:PO Box 855 Alexandria, VA 22313

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  • 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.
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  • 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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Capital Photography Center was created by Marie Joabar who for more than a decade was the Education Programs Manager and Corporate Trainer at Penn Camera, one of Washington D.C.’s long standing photography retailers. Marie developed that company’s educational program growing it from...

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