Photography Techniques

F-Stops and Shutter Speeds: How To Make This Relationship Work for YOU

F-Stops and Shutter Speeds:  How To Make This Relationship Work for YOU

You will learn how YOU—not the camera—can control the final image. We conduct a special therapeutic intervention to get you OFF of the Ugly Green Automatic Thing! In short, we will make YOU the boss of your camera, not the other way around!

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Wait! Don’t Quit Your Day Job! Photography As A Second Career Workshop

Wait! Don’t Quit Your Day Job! Photography As A Second Career Workshop

Photography is a profession that can NOT be easily outsourced to other countries. Why? Because you have to be HERE to take the picture! With careful planning while you keep your day job, you CAN turn your hobby and your love of photography into a lucrative profession.

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Fine Art Photography: A Photo Safari with Michael DeAngelis

Fine Art Photography: A Photo Safari with Michael DeAngelis

Want to take a stab at making your own fine art? Well, don’t hesitate! Creating fine art of any kind is not just for the masters - anyone with a creative eye (everyone has one!) and a good understanding of how to use a camera can take beautiful and unique photos.

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Purrfect Pawtrait Pet Photography

Purrfect Pawtrait Pet Photography

Woof! Meow! Want to learn how to take better pictures of your pet or other animals?  Professional pet photographer Judy Reisman will show you how.

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Macro Magic

Macro Magic

Like to get REAL close to your subject?  Let nature photographer Judy Reisman show you how to create striking and unusual macro images, using everyday materials such as glass paperweights, leaves, tissue paper and ribbon.

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Abstracts and Still Lifes

Abstracts and Still Lifes

See that wrinkled red leaf on the sidewalk? It’s a picture. See the cross-hatched shadows on the wall made by the fire escape railing? It’s a picture. If you want to develop your eye for the weird and unusual close-up, come join us in the colorful Adams-Morgan entertainment neighborhood for a walking Safari that will sharpen your eyes for pictures you never knew were there!

Next Safari: Saturday, April 28, 2012

Macro/ Micro Machinations with Melanie!

Macro/ Micro Machinations with Melanie!

Here is a great opportunity to learn how to use the Macro and Micro features of your camera or camera lens: a workshop on close-up imaging with professional photographer Melanie Otto!

Next Safari: Saturday, May 5, 2012

Recent Comments

“I have been showing off my photographs since I returned and singing your praises. I certainly wish I was a bit closer to DC so I could do more of your Safaris on a regular basis. But I will return! Thanks for a wonderful day and the terrific advice.”
—S.A.

“I just love your photo Safaris. They get my husband out of the house so I can get some work done!”
—L.H.

“Many thanks for the great day. You have the ability to talk to each person naturally at their level of ability and knowledge.”
—Henry Doggart, Northern Ireland

“Just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed your class today.  The information you shared today will help me improve my composition and make my scenes tell a story instead of just being a snapshot.”

“I really enjoyed the advanced digital Safari today with Melanie. I got more out of the 3 hours + than 6 months of shooting on my own. I look forward to participating in more.(Hopefully warmer) Thanks to you both.”
—Art