Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms at Sunrise

If you don’t mind getting up REAL early and tromping around the Tidal Basin on a COLD April morning, this photo Safari’s for you. The early sun filtering through the blossoms gives them a lovely, golden light, much nicer than the harsh white light of mid-day.

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All-Digital Cherry Blossom Sunrise Special

OK, so you have your fancy digital camera. Have you tried using it in the brisk cold of an early spring morning on the beautiful cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin BEFORE the sun comes up? If not, here is your chance to do it under the direction of professional digital photographer Melanie Otto.

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Cherry Blossoms By Land and Sea!

A Floating Photo Flotilla By Paddleboat! As we prepare for the BIG Centennial of the Cherry Blossoms in 2012, we want you to see and photograph the cherry blossom trees from ALL sides, from the land AND from the water!

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Afternoon Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin

Springtime in Washington DC means cherry blossoms! And one of the best places to shoot them is at the FDR Memorial along the Tidal Basin, where we begin our Safari with an orientation on travel photography and camera use. We then give you an EXCLUSIVE-for-Washington-Photo-Safari-clients-ONLY peek at our secret spot!

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Recent Comments

“I hope to be able to shoot with you again in the future. You provide a very nice service to photographers crossing your path, and I will be sure to recommend your class to others.”
—W.D. (professional photographer)

“I really appreciated the opportunity to learn more photography tips, see new sights that I ordinarily wouldn’t see, meet new people and—as an extra bonus—hang out with my Dad. He loved the Safari too, and I think he’ll be using his camera more often.”
—K.R.

“Tom and I had a fantastic time on the Yellowstone Safari. The trip, John, and Sean far exceeded our expectations. The guys complemented each other very well. They were wonderful teachers, full of patience and information. They were generous with their time and lenses! Thanks for everything. We are looking forward to our next Safari.”
—N.B.

“My husband and I took your digital photo class recently at the Scottsdale Art Center. What a fabulous experience! My husband said he learned more in that hour and a half than in an entire semester he took at a local college. As for me—all I ever wanted was to point and shoot. But now? A whole new world has opened up for me. I’m not at all sure it was seemly for a 68-year-old grandmother to be crawling around on her belly at the Greek Fest trying to get good angles, and my thighs are still sore, but who cares? I had a grand time.”
—C.K.

“Today I took the Canon Safari with Melanie Otto this morning and I wanted to let you know that it was a GREAT class!!! As, I’m sure you have been told before, Melanie was an EXCELLENT teacher. She was very personable and knowledgeable and did a great job explaining the ins and outs of my camera (something I have been trying unsuccessfully to do on my own for almost a year!) I know that my photography skills will improve greatly after learning all she taught us. I would recommend that class to anyone who wants to learn more about the camera or just photo skills in general. Thank you for organizing such a great experience!”
—N.R.