Classes Washington, DC

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...

Join us in-studio for a safe, socially-distanced 1 hour class - great for ALL LEVELS of dancers. All DivaDance classes start with community time to get to know the squad and kick off with a high energy warmup/stretch. Then you'll get sexy and sweaty while you learn an all levels, low-impact cardio dance choreo routine featuring original, fierce choreography...

“Learning to Move Like a Salsero from the Ground UP!” This course is designed for students with little or no salsa dance experience. This class will teach basic fundamentals of salsa timing, rhythm, footwork and an introduction to partner dancing helping you build a SOLID Salsa foundation. Our goal will be to raise your awareness of timing, technique...

You love your camera, but you always keep it on a nice, safe “Auto” or “P” and let the camera do the thinking? Or do you put it on “M” because you see the pros doing that and still your pictures come out poorly exposed? Are you are intimidated by the letters “A”, “S”, “M”, or “ASM”, or “Av” and “Tv”? How do the pros...

Join us in-studio for a safe, socially-distanced 1 hour class - great for ALL LEVELS of dancers. All DivaDance classes start with community time to get to know the squad and kick off with a high energy warmup/stretch. Then you'll get sexy and sweaty while you learn an all levels, low-impact cardio dance choreo routine featuring original, fierce choreography...

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...

Does threading your serger still stump you? What about tension and stitch variations? No matter what brand you own (your serger does not have to be a BERNINA model but must be in good working order), this class will give you the information and confidence you need to drag it out of the closet and put it to use! This class serves as the Mastery class...

The composition of a photograph is the single most important element a photographer uses to convey an artistic statement.  What’s included, excluded and the arrangement of elements within the frame is all part of composition.   In this field shoot class, you will learn techniques to improve a photograph’s composition in Baltimore’s...

Appropriate for DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras with manual exposure settings. Today’s cameras offer the photographer a wealth of tools that can lead to beautiful photographs. Capturing the perfect portrait of a loved one, a fleeting moment leading to the winning goal, or a stunning travel photo takes practice and know-how. Learn how YOU, not the...

Capture incredible nighttime images of DC's most exciting area, Georgetown! Join Instructor Marie Joabar for this unique nighttime class. We'll look for colorful lights to make exciting compositions. We'll practice car trails, learn how to capture long exposures, and frame iconic scenes of this popular area. We’ll capture beautiful images of the...

Learn how to get the most out of your external flash unit. The class will help you understand the modes and functions of your flash, as well as how aperture, shutter speed and ISO affect your flash photos. From adjusting the power of the flash to choosing how to position the flash, this class will help you become more skilled when using your external...

Take your flash skills to the next level by expanding your creative options in the studio and on location. External flashes are versatile enabling you to produce high quality results without the expense and bulk of studio lighting. Learn to use your external flash off-camera (wirelessly or wired) and how to use multiple flashes. We will also cover...

Morning Light on the Cherry Blossoms The early sun filtering through the blossoms gives them a lovely, golden light, much nicer than the harsh white light of mid-day. We meet at 6:15 am (sorry!), and then the sun comes up about 6:50 am on the east side of the Tidal Basin. Thus, with the sun behind us, we photograph our way around the Tidal Basin,...

Feeling overwhelmed? What if you could learn a process for thinking to make better decisions and create better solutions? In this course, you’ll learn and practice techniques to generate breakthrough ideas and solve your most pressing problems. You’ll also discover how to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions and see others’ viewpoints...

Unleash your personal power to negotiate, influence and persuade Who Should Attend: This persuasion and influencing course is ideal for those who need to have work done through others—or who need to convince another person to buy into an idea or follow up on a request. Whether you’re dealing with bosses, colleagues, staff members or senior...