All upcoming Studio Arts: Photography classes

Explore the possibilities of portraiture in photography by creating self-portraits, then moving on to photograph friends or acquaintances and finally people on the street or just those you don’t know.

How many times do your digital prints not reflect the image on your monitor? Learn why this occurs as well as the information you need to accurately execute a digital print.

Great shoots start with great locations—and Washington, D.C., offers plenty of unbeatable visual inspiration. Learn to capture this vibrant city and sharpen your way of thinking about shooting outdoors as you deploy a minimal amount of equipment and a lot of fresh perspective.

Neutral-density filters can be used to achieve very slow shutter-speed photos in bright sunshine. Learn these controls in the classroom and then head out to practice in the field.

Designed for beginners who want to learn how to use their digital or mirrorless camera as a creative tool, this class gives students the opportunity to learn about technical aspects of photography so they can concentrate on composing beautiful images.

Learn how to create a photo essay, a set of photographs that tell a story or evoke a series of emotions. Homework assignments are designed to encourage students to explore their interests.

Great shoots start with great locations—and Washington, D.C., offers plenty of unbeatable visual inspiration. Learn to capture this vibrant city and sharpen your way of thinking about shooting outdoors as you deploy a minimal amount of equipment and a lot of fresh perspective.

Learn to harness digital tools to create powerful black-and-white images with the emotive power seen in works by Edward Weston, Paul Strand, and Alfred Hitchcock.

This photography course offers a better understanding of compositional elements and practices—such as simplicity, balance, and natural lighting—that promote taking better and more distinctive photographs.