DC Photographers Resource

Using examples from the extensive analog collections of the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., as well as more recent digital accessions, this workshop will offer tips on how to organize your digital photography files; best practices for digital storage; and strategies for compiling the documentation necessary to make your contemporary photography work a possible resource for your descendants, future historians, and repositories such as the Historical Society.

Advance registration and ticket purchase recommended. Onsite registration is subject to availability.

Date and Time:

Sat, October 15, 2016

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location:

The George Washington University Museum / The Textile Museum

701 21st St NW

B-1 level classroom

Washington, DC 20052

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In this class you’ll learn the basics of shooting with a DSLR or Mirrorless camera.  We will cover the basic controls of the camera and the meaning of different photographic terms.  Topics covered will include Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, Depth of Field and White Balance. This class will also touch on some basic rules of composition.  There will be two hours of instruction followed by a one hour question-and -answer session.

Please bring your camera.  If you have examples of images you need help with it can be discussed during the Q&A session.

Price $49.00 + handling fee

3 Hour Class – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Wednesday, Sept 21st

Register Here

In this iteration, we’ll be exploring the use of lighting gels for both color correction and creative expression; powering up a custom built RAIN MACHINE for a demo shoot; and, as always, exploring different lighting mods and techniques.

BUY SELL TRADE!

Do you have gear collecting dust? It might be time to take inventory and unload your underused gear.  Entry to this event includes a table for you to participate in the gear swap. PLEASE RSVP to let us know if you’ll be selling anything.

All sales are between the private sellers and buyers. APA will not take a cut of any transactions and is not responsible for items sold. No dealers, please.

More information at www.apadc.com

When     Sunday, August 28th from 11 am – 5 pm.

Where   HOIST Studio – 2807 Merrilee Drive Suite E,Fairfax, VA

Cost

$10 (APA members)

$20 (ASMP, WPOW, NPPA, WHNPA)

$30 general public

Please note that all prices will be +$10 at the door.

You can get your tickets HERE

• Have you ever asked yourself why you are drawn to photographing certain subjects ?
• Is there a common thread that is woven through your body of work ?

This three-hour class will explore the use of personal photographs to understand what lies hidden within the self.

A Professional Photographer and Art Therapist will help each class member with various tools to assist in their discovery.

• What story can be told of our images?
• What hidden treasures can we unlock by looking at the patterns that are woven throughout our work?This class will go beyond the functions of the camera and look at how each participant can begin learning new methods of exploring the world around them.  The camera is a bridge that provides a way to cross over and explore our imagery up close and personal. Participants will be asked provide their own images, which will be used as a starting point for the class.

Participants will be asked provide their own images, which will be used as a starting point for the class.

We will look at three specific types of images that you have taken. A subject, a passageway (windows, doors, openings) and a landscape. Theses three images will form the cornerstone of our class and be used as tool toward uncovering hidden treasures. Each class member will create an actual map using provided art material and by compositing their images to form a picture.

This map will serve as a symbol and help ignite a personal transformation. Please bring to class examples of these images that you have taken and your camera. The images should be printed at least 8×10 and can be printed with any printer. The images will be cut and glued onto the map

Where: 44710 Cape Ct, Ashburn, VA 20147

When: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Register: Here

If you are struggling with off camera lighting and want to increase your confidence in being able to shoot any where any time then this class is for you.
This class will give you a firm foundation on how to control any light you have available. This class uses off camera speed lights, studio lights and maybe even a construction work light to improve your photography.

Just a few of the topics that will be covered:

• One light Portraits
• Mastering Flash Settings
• Balancing Ambient light with Flash
• Shooting with High-Speed Sync
• Manipulating Color Temperature
• TTL vs Manual
• Selecting the Right Light Modifier
• Umbrella, Softbox, Octabox, etc.
• Hard Light vs Softlight
• Using Constant Light vs Flash

Instructor Lee Love is a commercial photographer that specializes in advertising and editorial photography. This class will take a real world approach to lighting and he will share examples of how he solved difficult on-location lighting issues.
Saturday July 9th – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Ace Photo

Register Here

Washington Photo Focus Presents

Lightroom in a Day with Eliot Cohen this Saturday, March 21th

Adobe Lightroom is now the most important software used for organizing and editing images. It is appropriate for all photographers, amateur or professional, and it’s very easy to use. In this one-day class, you will learn how to use Lightroom’s Library and Develop modules to organize and edit your files. You’ll build a systematic approach to using Lightroom with easy step-by-step procedures to follow. With Lightroom, you’ll have your photo library at your fingertips and will be producing even better-looking pictures.

Complete Description

Location: Fountains Condominiums: 1540 Lincoln Way, McLean, VA 22102
Class Fee: $169

Class Schedules:

Saturday, March 21, 9:00AM-4:30PM Register

Sunday, April 12 9:00AM-4:30PM Register

Washington Photo Focus Presents

Photography at the Zoo with Eliot Cohen

Join Eliot for an instructive and enjoyable morning with the animals at the National Zoo. Animal behaviors can be unpredictable and charming. With its range of creatures, the zoo is a great setting to learn how to photograph animals or to practice photography skills that have been previously introduced. With the animals as your subjects, you can refine techniques for sharpness and clarity. You will also learn to consider ways to handle movement with tracking focus and panning. SLR or Mirror-less cameras would be good for the class along with telephoto lenses (200mm or longer).

Complete Description

Location: National Zoo: 3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20008
Class Fee: $89.00

Class Schedule:

Saturday, April 11,  8:00AM-11:30AM

Washington Photo Focus Presents

Lightroom in a Day with Eliot Cohen

Adobe Lightroom is now the most important software used for organizing and editing images. It is appropriate for all photographers, amateur or professional, and it’s very easy to use. In this one-day class, you will learn how to use Lightroom’s Library and Develop modules to organize and edit your files. You’ll build a systematic approach to using Lightroom with easy step-by-step procedures to follow. With Lightroom, you’ll have your photo library at your fingertips and will be producing even better-looking pictures.

Complete Description

Location: Fountains Condominiums: 1540 Lincoln Way, McLean, VA 22102
Class Fee: $169

Class Schedules:

Saturday, March 14, 9:00AM-4:30PM SOLD OUT

Saturday, March 21, 9:00AM-4:30PM Register

Sunday, April 12 9:00AM-4:30PM Register

Washington Photo Focus Presents
Digital Camera Basics with Eliot Cohen