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In this off-site workshop addressing studio portraiture, the goal is to teach the student how to quickly produce a saleable, flattering photograph. Topics include lighting principles, use of strobes, portraiture posing, and flaws. Sample sheets, educational resources, reviews, and critiques are made available. This workshop is taught off-site in a...

National Portrait Gallery/American Art Museum By Smartphone Learn to Photograph the Artwork on Display as Well as Spectacular Architecture! You could spend a day in here and not see all of the spectacular exhibits this museum has to offer. Renovated and reopened in 2006, the National Portrait Gallery/ American Museum of Art is a photographer’s delight,...

Candid Photography of Your Kid This DC photography workshop, conducted right in a playground, looks at basic techniques of informal child portraiture and candid action shots. Being your family’s photographer is a very important job. Only your photos will truly capture the most important milestones and intimate moments in your children’s lives...

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 or Manual modes so now it’s time for some hands-on. We’ll review the exposure...

Creative Smartphone Photography Field Shoot - Chinatown/Penn Quarter See the world in a new way with the camera that’s always with you, your Smartphone.  Enjoy capturing images on your phone on a photo walk that’s designed to spark creativity!  We begin outdoors at the National Portrait Gallery and then explore the surrounding Chinatown/Penn...

Learn Luminar 4's revolutionary tools and AI technologies for photo editing with instructor Lori Lankford. A beginner level course that will walk you through all the editing tools available in this revolutionary editing program.  In this course, you will learn how to use all the features of Luminar, including the Essentials, Creative, Portrait,...

Shooting in a studio provides a special opportunity to control light for portraits and full-body photography and is something that can be set up in the home. Learn what's involved to make a small studio and how to equip it with the right gear. Spend the morning with Professional Photographer Roy Sewall exploring his small studio that has helped him...

With careful planning, while you keep your day job, you CAN turn your hobby and your love of photography into a lucrative profession. Many people facing retirement, reduced pensions or job layoffs have successfully become full-time or part-time photographers, earning a significant income with their photo skills. This talk given by professional photographer...