Monuments at Night

Name: Monuments at Night
Start: 2026-10-23T17:45:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-23T19:45:00-04:00
Location: Washington Photo Safari

Washington Photo Safari

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Explore Washington, D.C.'s most iconic monuments through the lens of your camera as darkness transforms them into dramatic subjects. This guided photo tour teaches essential nighttime photography techniques, including long exposure and composition strategies, to help you capture postcard-worthy images of the nation's most storied memorials and statues.

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2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC
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After providing instruction on foundational nighttime photography techniques, instructor E. David Luria will lead you through the most picturesque locations along the western National Mall. Starting at the Lincoln Memorial with its iconic statue of President Lincoln, you'll walk the length of the Mall photographing the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Three Servicemen Statue, and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.

At every location during this photography experience, David will review exposure settings, techniques for capturing night scenes without flash photography, white balance adjustments, and composition strategies that reveal the profound meaning and beauty of each memorial and statue. These landmarks are particularly photogenic during evening hours compared to daytime, and this guided session helps you create stunning, museum-quality images of America's capital. These techniques work beautifully for black and white photography as well.

What to Bring:

A digital camera or capable photography equipment
A sturdy tripod for stable night photography
A lens with a focal length range from 18 to 100 millimeters
A fully charged backup battery
An additional memory card
Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions

Refund Policy

Cancellations must be made in writing via email at least 10 business days prior to Safari date to [email protected]
Cancellations received 9 business days or more in advance of Safari date receive a refund of 75% of the amount paid.
No refund is made for cancellations received less than 9 business days before the Safari date.

Washington Photo Safari operates rain or shine. A separate itinerary is followed on rain or snow days, utilizing landmarks with unique photogenic interiors, such as The National Building Museum, Union Station, The National Postal Museum, The Lincoln Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial.

In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel last minute, students will receive a refund less a 5% non refundable registration fee.

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.

Reviews of Classes at Washington Photo Safari (10)

(4.2-star rating across 10 reviews)

This class: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews

Monuments at Night

Emily C. • May 23, 2021
Monuments at Night

Jan K. • May 22, 2021

Great class. Learned a lot. David was a great instructor and a lot of fun.

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Washington Photo Safari

Washington Photo Safari offers half-day and full-day photo courses in Washington, D.C. and other cities, providing participants with extensive tips on camera use, composition, lighting, and more. Both beginner and advanced photographers are welcome, and any type of camera, including smartphones, is acceptable.

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Monuments at Night

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