Photo Safaris in Washington DC

Come join us for the best view of DC, from the 35th-floor Observation Deck of the CEB Tower in Arlington, at the Golden Hour.

​After giving an orientation on the basic techniques of nighttime photography, Instructor E. David Luria will take you to the most photogenic areas on the western end of the National Mall.

​The Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress is one of the most beautiful buildings in the nation’s capital with its ornate interiors and grand staircases.

Come join the Photography Underground by riding the rails with us on this 3-hour photo safari through the Yellow and Red Lines of the Washington METRO System.

Photograph six of the most iconic monuments and memorials in Washington, DC in the early morning

Photograph spectacular interior and exterior architecture at the U.S. Institute of Peace Building!

Be among the 6 people who can join Alain Gutierrez for an exciting new adventure for street photographers for 7 days in Cuba!

You will be able to capture this scene and many other unique images of the Cathedral by joining this special safari conducted by Washington National Cathedral in cooperation with Washington Photo Safari.

This is your chance to take better pictures than the postcards in the Nations Capital with helpful instruction!

Washington, DC is one of the most photogenic cities in the country, especially at night! We’ll show you how to capture it on your smartphone.

Learn how to use the essential Photoshop Elements’ tools for retouching and color-correcting your photographic images in both Quick Fix and Expert modes.

Some of the best “photo ops” in the nation’s capital are available right outside the door of the Smithsonian Castle!

This Photo Safari will teach you how to photograph church interiors without flash, capturing the architectural beauty of a Cathedral laid out in the form of a 155’ x 136’ Latin cross, with the interior…

Washington DC at twilight is one of the prettiest cities in the country and one of the best places to see it is right from the middle of the city, with the 360- degree views…

If you don’t mind getting up real early and tromping around the Tidal Basin on a cold April morning, then you’ll get great photos on this safari!

On this Safari we teach the principles of travel photography and camera use by wending our way slowly along the Tidal Basin path towards the Jefferson Memorial.

Even if it isn’t snow, here is your chance to learn how to photograph action-packed white stuff flying through the air!

Learn how to use your smartphone to take better photos at the Museum of American Art/National Portrait Gallery

Develop your eye for the weird and unusual close-up, and spend an afternoon inside the right part of your brain learning about abstract photography.

Photograph the Diyanet Center Mosque in the warm glow of the Golden Hour and the velvet blue of Blue Hour

Spend a week in Panama with Panama born and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Essdras M Suarez and truly SEE Panama! Photograph the Panama Canal, indigenous peoples of Panama, small towns as well as the flora…

This Byzantine-style church, modeled after Istanbul’s Hagia Sofia, is a photographer’s dream. Its classic arches, lovely statuary, magnificent gardens and unique inscriptions provide a great training ground for architectural photography and for posing people in…

Learn the fundamentals of the two most important components of Lightroom, the Library and the Develop Modules

Are you only using $100 worth of the features of your $700 camera? If yes, then this safari is for you! Learn to get the most out of your camera.

Photograph the Alexandria waterfront, marina, street activities, colonial architecture, storefronts and Christ Church on Washington Street.

With careful planning, while you keep your day job, you CAN turn your hobby and your love of photography into a lucrative profession!

Capture Great Early Morning Photos of the Animals at the National Zoo!

Photograph the memorials on the National Mall to the “Greatest Generation”: The War Memorials of World War II

Photograph World War II airplanes flying over the National Mall during the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day ceremonies.

Learn the basics of taking stellar photos of pets–your own cats and dogs or others if it’s a business for you. You’ll benefit from this Safari if you want to take better photos of your…

The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines–past, present, and future. Experience What it is Like to be a Marine at the Marine Corps Museum.

The three-day photography package provides basic training in travel photography and includes all the major iconic memorials by day and by night, an afternoon at the Library of Congress, a morning at the Smithsonian national…

Photograph huge picture windows, Jeffersonian-style arching domes, and the built-in artwork of architect Cesar Pelli’s $300 million Terminal B/C at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

The best view of DC, from the 35th-floor Observation Deck of the CEB Tower in Arlington! Join us on a full moon for great lighting and beautiful photos.

Take the water taxi from Alexandria to National Harbor at twilight. Photograph the Capital Ferris Wheel, National Harbor and Alexandria from the water.

Learn how to take great pictures before you go on that expensive trip! Learn how to use your camera in the field, not in a classroom.