Southwest Washington, D.C. Classes Washington, DC

Creative Smartphone Photography Field Shoot - On the Mall Learn to use the camera that’s always with you and go beyond taking a simple snapshot to using apps and creating a photograph that’s an artistic expression unique to your vision. Join Michael Koren on the Mall around the WWII Memorial, Washington Monument, and other iconic buildings in...

Small subjects or little pieces of a larger subject are fascinating to explore with your camera. This class will teach you about the technical and creative aspects of successful close-ups. Find out how to work with different natural lighting conditions, as well what equipment is most useful. The skills you will learn can be applied to any subject...

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....

For beginners with little or no past experience with soccer. The sport is new to you, or you have not played it in years. This class will review basic technique, soccer skills, and rules of the game. Covers dribbling, passing, shooting, offense, and defense.

Capture incredible nighttime images of DC's most exciting monuments and memorials! Join Instructor Geoff Livingston for this unique nighttime photography class. You will learn how to capture long exposures, tips and techniques for framing interesting compositions, tips for street photography at night and more. We’ll be capturing compelling...

After giving an orientation on the basic techniques of nighttime photography, Instructor E. David Luria takes you to the most photogenic areas on the western end of the National Mall. We begin our DC at night photo tour along the Mall at the Lincoln Memorial with its majestic statue of President Lincoln. From there we walk along the Mall and visit...

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....

Smartphone Photography - Getting Started at the American Indian Museum Learn to use the camera that’s always with you and go beyond taking a simple snapshot to using apps and creating a photograph that’s an artistic expression unique to your vision. Join Michael Koren at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC and tap into...

Going on a big trip with your new camera? You MUST do this safari before you go! You love your  camera,  BUT  – out of fear of doing the wrong thing – you always keep it on a nice, safe “Auto” or “P” and let the camera  do the thinking.  Or you put it on “M” because you see the pros doing that and STILL your...

For those who played soccer in high school or college, or been playing in an intramural league for past 2+ years. Looking to improve upon their technical and tactical speed of play. Covers more advanced elements of dribbling, passing, shooting, and all around footskills and moves. Must possess a moderate to advanced knowledge of the rules of the...

For those who want to improve their power and accuracy in front of goal. This class focuses on proper form when shooting, types of shots, and building strength and composure in front of goal.  

For those who played soccer in high school or college, or been playing in an intramural league for past 2+ years. Or those looking to improve upon their technical and tactical speed of play. Class covers more advanced elements of dribbling, passing, shooting, and all around footskills and moves. You must possess a moderate to advanced knowledge of...

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....

The Tidal Basin in the early morning light is a special place and surrounded with Cherry Blossoms even more so. Spend the morning capturing the photos to prove it. We'll begin photographing the Jefferson against the deep blue sky of twilight and framed with cherry blossoms. From there we’ll work our way around the Tidal Basin, capturing the Jefferson...