What we’re about
Capital Photography Center offers the perfect blend of expertise, convenience, and personalized learning that will take your photography skills to the next level.
Founded in 2012 by Marie Joabar, a veteran in photography education, Capital Photography Center has a long-standing reputation in the Metro DC area for the quality and effectiveness of our classes.
With class sizes limited to 8 to 10 students, you'll receive the individual attention you need to learn at whatever level you’re at.
Theory is important but nothing beats hands-on experience. Our in-the-field classes take you to exciting locations across the DC area, from urban landscapes to nature settings.
From basic to advanced, from capture to edit, we've got you covered!
Class topics Offered:
-Photo basics to get you off auto mode
-Specialized classes in portrait, landscape, nature, street, and night photography as well as many other topics.
-Post-processing (editing) classes in Lightroom and Photoshop
-Flash and studio lighting and techniques
-Smartphone photography to tap into your creative side
-And more!
When you take a class with us, you're not just gaining knowledge - you're joining a community of passionate photographers. Share experiences, make connections, and find inspiration among like-minded individuals.
We look forward meeting you in a class or a Private Session and helping you along your photographic journey!
Upcoming events
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Majestic Tall Ships in Chestertown
Location not specified yetTHIS CLASS IS OFFERED THROUGH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER.
PLEASE REGISTER WITH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER, NOT MEETUP! https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2025-11-01-majestic-tall-ships-in-chestertown
Step back in time when tall ships were the maritime vessels gracing the waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
Celebrate these ships at the Sultana Education/Chestertown Downrigging Weekend. The waterfront area welcomes between 6-8 tall ships from as far away as New England to some of Maryland’s local treasures including the Pride of Baltimore II and the newly built Maryland Dove.
Join Kim Kelly as she leads you around the festival sharing her knowledge of the different ways to capture these magnificent vessels and other wooden boats on display.
We will have opportunities to board and tour the tall ships.
Topics Include:
- Storytelling through your images; from the big picture down to the little details
- How to use the lines and shapes to enhance your photos
- Composing waterscapes
Recommended Gear: A DSLR or Mirrorless camera with lenses in the range of wide to telephoto 16mm to 300 or 400mm if you have that.
Limit 8
PLEASE REGISTER WITH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER, NOT MEETUP! https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2025-11-01-majestic-tall-ships-in-chestertown
1 attendee
Photo Class: Painting with Light In The Field
Alexandria, VA, https://maps.app.goo.gl/ijd16wNPRtafHRAj9, VA, USTHIS CLASS IS OFFERED THROUGH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER
PLEASE REGISTER WITH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER, NOT MEETUP!https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2025-november-8-painting-with-light-in-the-field
Painting with light is an exciting and artistic way to portray your subject in a completely unique manner. Using the darkness as the backdrop, the photographer works like a painter using a flashlight to illuminate, highlight, and emphasize their subject.
Bring your creativity to capture otherworldly light designs outdoors in the dark! Join instructor Lori Saunders to learn light painting techniques and skills in the field.
With special nighttime access to the historic Ivy Hill Cemetery in Alexandria, we’ll light paint some of the older tombstones, some dating back to the 1800s, as well as the old crypt. We'll begin around sunset to go over introductory information about light painting -- including recommended camera settings, focusing, and considerations for working with light pollution.
Lori will give step-by-step demonstrations of multiple light painting approaches, including how to incorporate outdoor elements with light designs. Then, everyone will have the opportunity to practice painting with light using Lori's hand-held tools to experiment and see what works best. You are also welcome to bring your own light painting tools!
Participants should be comfortable with their cameras and know how to change basic settings (shooting mode, focus, ISO, speed, F-stop).Shooting will be in manual mode and setting guidance will be provided.
Recommended Gear: A digital camera with manual exposure controls and the bulb setting. Lenses in the range of 12-70mm. A sturdy tripod and a remote trigger that can use Bulb.NOTE! There will be bright flashing and strobing lights. Make sure you are comfortable with this before signing up.
More information about the cemetery can be found on their website, https://ivyhillcemetery.net/
Questions can be directed to Marie Joabar at info@capitalphotographycenter.com.
Class limit: 8-9***
THIS CLASS IS OFFERED THROUGH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER
https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2025-november-8-painting-with-light-in-the-field2 attendees
Past events
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