Classes Washington, DC

Undoubtedly the National Cathedral in all its grandeur has been photographed millions of times over the years, from locals to international travelers. Why not, it is an amazing structure both inside and outside and resulting photographs likely hang on walls and grace portfolios of favorite images. However, these images herein clearly convey that...

Portraiture is one of today’s most valued genres of photography. Whether it is a timeless portrait of a loved one or a headshot for the corporate world, portraiture is relevant across the broad spectrum of photography. Having the ability to take your own professional looking portraits can not only serve as a way to save some money on expensive...

Learn the basics of Real Estate Photography and start developing a strong set skills in this field. Tammy will take you through a variety of methods that are used in Real Estate-including lighting and HDR issues (high dynamic range). We will also focus on composition theory and how it applies to spaces as well as various methods for dealing with lighting...

Dedicated in 1913, the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle (which honors the patron saint of civil servants) plays a major role in the Catholic life of the nation’s capital. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Washington, Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979, and President John F. Kennedy’s funeral was celebrated here on November 25,...

Like to get up early? Want to learn how to photograph sunrises? Then you have to get out there long before the sun comes up! And one of the best places to do that in DC is from a choice location in Arlington, right across the Potomac River! This safari conducted by Washington Photo Safari Director E. David Luria gives participants the opportunity to...

Learn Lightroom in a day. We'll look at the 2 most powerful modules, the Library and the Develop Modules. Learn how to use Lightroom to take charge of your digital workflow. This class is designed to make Lightroom easy to understand and put you in control of all it has to offer. It will cover your workflow from beginning to end: from importing and...

This safari is especially designed for smartphone users!  Guided by DC resident and WPS director E. David Luria, we will begin our photo Safari at 8th Street and Florida Avenue Northwest and make our way slowly through the streets, photographing all of the colorful mural art that greets us along the way. We will find, for example, a memorial to...

Communication and Interpersonal Skills for Technical Professionals Who Should Attend All technical and IT professionals who need to develop the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to effectively convey their knowledge to those around them. Whether you’re an IT professional, engineer, scientist, or researcher, communicating with others—both...

Learn how to adopt the right leadership style that generates heightened performance and improved productivity. SLII® is the most widely taught leadership model in the world. It teaches leaders to use the appropriate leadership style in response to the needs of the person and the situation. Our learning design—The SLII Experience™—uses game-changing...

There is enough time in a day! Learn the most effective ways to manage it. Do you find yourself overloaded with work? Feel so stretched to the limit you can't set priorities? Exhaust yourself daily without accomplishing your goals? Remember, every minute of your day impacts the business. If you answer yes to one or more of the above, it's time to...

Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers Can you demonstrate your value and ROI to your boss? Are you able to interpret financial reports and make decisions based on the data they provide? Can you draft an accurate budget? Can you justify your ideas in dollars and cents? You didn’t get to this...

Put the best concepts, tools and techniques available for multi-project management to work for you and your organization! Ace multiple-project assignments by balancing time and resources. This updated seminar provides you with examples of best practices within the profession. Learn how to develop a culture for consistent, standardized Multi-Project...

Georgetown is a prestigious neighborhood in DC well known for being home to some of the city’s most notable residents, embassies, local commerce, and culinary gems. This is the perfect neighborhood to eat your way through! Your local expert guide will take you off of the main M Street drag where you will be surprised to learn about the significant...

The DC After Dark 3 hour Tour is a guided tour with a guide to take you to all the memorials while giving facts to make your visits a memorable one. You will love the DC After Dark tour!  TOUR INCLUDES:  The White House  Jefferson Memorial  MLK Memorial  Lincoln Memorial  Vietnam Memorial  Korean War Memorial...

Students here are expected to have a good level of communication (lead /follow) , and musicality. The skills develop on this class relate to musicality, communication,  tango feeling, elegance, and fluidity of movement, generating the ability to create better interpretation of the music, and the usage of more complex figures for better enjoyment...