Capital Photography Center Classes, Washington DC

Learn best practices to organize and manage your images in the Lightroom Classic Library Module with Instructor Marie Joabar. Lightroom is the industry standard for photographers for organizing and editing our images. At the heart of this program lies the Library Module. Tap into this powerhouse and set up a system to organize and manage your images....

Learn to use the iPhone camera that’s always with you and go beyond taking a simple snapshot to creating a photograph that’s an artistic expression unique to your vision. We’ll start with the basics of learning to use iPhone’s camera and review the settings for optimal image capture as well as pro tips and techniques of exposure, composition...

This course illustrates each of these Attractors and Detractors with specific examples. Learn how to identify these in your images and then take your photography to the next level. Course Content Course includes videos with audio, a PDF handout, and a live student participation session. Lesson 1: Major Concepts and Attractors Lessons 2: Detractors...

Learn how you can get the most out of your image files with the powerful editing tools in the Lightroom Classic Develop Module. This is an in-depth course which covers just about all of the editing tools available. It is broken down into easy to follow along chapters which you can review and play back as many times as you like during the course time...

Explore how to add creative, artistic elements to your nature photography with instructor Lori Lankford. In this four week class, you will learn creative techniques to enhance your close up photography. Simple creative techniques that will help you create a stronger image, break through creative boundaries, and create images that showcase the fine...

Join Professional Photographer and Judge, Roy Sewall for a meet and critique photo session. Roy will critique the photos using the same criteria he uses as a frequent photography judge, but will go into much greater depth than a competition would allow. This course is designed for the intermediate level photographer. Knowledge of editing software...

This course is all about "seeing" stronger images and will help you develop your eye when composing your own photographs. This course includes video units from the instructor and a one-hour Live Zoom session to review student's images from the shooting assignments (Full Participation). The composition of a photograph is the single most important...

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,...

Learn how to use the powerful editing tools within Photoshop to add creative elements to your close up photos. Prerequisite: A basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop and using layers. Create magical photos with the Photoshop techniques you will learn in this course. This course gives you the tools needed to add creative elements to your photos...

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...

Sunset and Moonrise Over The Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum Join us for this exclusive and exciting opportunity to photograph the full moon rising over the lighted Capitol Columns. We’ll start the class by capturing the Capital Columns bathed in the warm golden light of late afternoon. Then after sunset, we'll see a beautifully colored...

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 antiques stores in Lucketts offer unique collections of décor, furniture, and knickknacks, making them a goldmine for photographers. We will be shooting outdoors at two stores that offer distinctly different types of photographic opportunities. From quirky and creative to unusual and hip, you will find that the antiques have their own personality....

Designed exclusively for photographers, Adobe Lightroom’s Develop Module offers incredible tools for editing our digital images. Join Marie Joabar as she provides in-depth explanations of these tools and shows you various ways to edit your photos whether you shoot Raw or JPEG. Lightroom’s Develop module provides the platform to make each image...

Join us at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and learn how to photograph birds in the wild. Learn the concepts of digital photography, field skills and equipment needed capture our feathered friends.  Designed for the beginning/novice photographer, this course will get you well on your way in photographing nature and wildlife at its best. Learn some...