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Monuments at Night

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Capture the majesty of Washington, DC's iconic monuments as they come to life under the night sky. Join us for a guided photo tour that will teach you essential nighttime photography techniques and help you achieve postcard-quality images of the Nation's Capital. Don't miss this opportunity to create stunning, black-and-white photographs that truly capture the meaning of each memorial and statue.

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Library of Congress Open House at the Main Reading Room

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Explore the opulence of the Library of Congress' Main Reading Room on a photography excursion in Washington, D.C. Capture stunning architectural shots and discover the secrets of interior photography with our team's expert guidance. Don't miss the chance to photograph the priceless Stradivarius Violin, Viola, and Cello on display in its exhibit rooms.

(7) All levels 16 and older

National Building Museum: An Architectural Photography

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Explore the elegance of Washington’s hidden gem through the lens of architectural photography. Capture the grandeur of historical structures and master the art of depth and detail in a captivating workshop led by expert photographer E. David Luria.

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DC At Night By Smartphone

Washington Photo Safari @ 5114 Ritchie Rd #644, Bealeton, VA , USA, Bealeton, VA

Capture the beauty of Washington, D.C.'s famous monuments at night with your smartphone. Join this special photo safari and learn how to take stunning nighttime pictures using the latest smartphone technology. Explore the illuminated US Capitol, White House, Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and more in this unforgettable photography experience.

(7) All levels 18 and older

Spring at Brookside Gardens

Capital Photography Center @ 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD

Unleash your creativity and capture the vibrant beauty of spring with Corey Hilz at an enchanting garden. Master the art of emphasizing details, utilizing depth of field, modifying light, and composing impactful shots. Recommended equipment includes a DSLR or mirrorless camera, lenses in the range of 18-200mm, a Polarizer filter, and a tripod.

(10) All levels 16 and older
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National Airport Photo Safari

  • All levels
  • 16 and older
  • $74
  • Thomas Ave, Arlington, VA
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes

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  • $74
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport @ Thomas Ave, Arlington, VA 22202
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes
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What you'll learn in this on location photography class:

The huge picture windows, the Monticello-style arching domes, and the built-in artwork of Argentinian architect Cesar Pelli’s $300 million Terminal B/C at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport provide many opportunities for good exterior and interior architectural photography. And the BEST time of day to capture all of this is at twilight, that period of deep blue-sky lighting which takes place shortly after sunset.

On this Safari on architectural photography, we will discuss how to balance indoor and outdoor lighting inside of buildings by waiting until the sun goes down! We will first capture the exterior of the airport as seen from the roof of Garage C in the golden hour just before sunset, then move inside to get twilight shots with a deep blue sky contrasting the yellow-tinged vaulting columns and ribs of the airport interior. It is SO much prettier at this time than it is in the daytime!

We will also use the low light to show you how to make all the moving people in the airport inside of the airport DISAPPEAR! How cool is THAT?

Our safari will conclude with nighttime shots of the planes taking off and landing as we view them through the huge picture window of Terminal A, the original National Airport terminal, and we will also visit the interesting art-deco corridors of Terminal A.

With exclusive permission we have obtained from the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority, we can use tripods to photograph the vaulting ceilings, the built-in artwork and the long views down the main concourse, a good exercise in mixed lighting work.

Any camera will do, from point and shoot to SLR. But for best results we suggest you bring a wide angle lens equivalent to about 18 or 28 mm, a telephoto of at least 100mm and a circular polarizing filter. Tripods are allowed and are recommended for the indoor shots of this safari.

School Notes: Mailing address:PO Box 855 Alexandria, VA 22313

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Capital Photography Center was created by Marie Joabar who for more than a decade was the Education Programs Manager and Corporate Trainer at Penn Camera, one of Washington D.C.’s long standing photography retailers. Marie developed that company’s educational program growing it from...

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