Photographers of the Washington/Baltimore Metro Area

This class is offered thru Capital Photography Center. PLEASE REGISTER WITH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER, NOT MEETUP!
https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2026-11-01-rock-creek-park-photo-hike

Join Corey Hilz for a morning photo hike in beautifully wild yet local Rock Creek Park. Expand your creative nature photography by getting off the beaten track and find the hidden treasures on the trail.

Along the rapids area of Rock Creek Park the road is closed on the weekends to auto traffic bringing peace and quiet along the water. With a meandering trail along the river this adventure allows us to slow down and create compelling compositions of bridges, granite boulders and flowing waters.

This class will focus on learning to use camera settings and filters for slow exposures that create silky water effects. We’ll photograph along the rapids section with historic bridges as backdrops. Along with developing your slow exposure skills, compositional techniques for nature photography will be emphasized.

Designed for any level of photographer, we will concentrate on making thoughtful choices for compelling compositions and creating slow exposure captures.

Topics Include:

• How Neutral Density and Circular Polarizer filters are used in nature photography.
• Technical aspects including camera settings, the histogram, understanding light and composition.
• Creative composition for compelling nature captures.

This class is on uneven and rocky terrain. Boulder stepping is necessary near the water’s edge. Estimated distance is 1½ miles on both paved, unpaved and rocky trails.

Recommended Equipment: Digital camera with a zoom lens in the 16 – 105mm range and a sturdy tripod. A circular polarizer filter and if you have it, a neutral density filter (6 stops or variable).

This class is offered thru Capital Photography Center. PLEASE REGISTER WITH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER, NOT MEETUP!
https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2026-11-01-rock-creek-park-photo-hike

Questions can be directed to Marie Joabar at info@capitalphotographycenter.com.

This class is offered thru Capital Photography Center. PLEASE REGISTER WITH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER, NOT MEETUP!
https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2026-11-01-getting-started-in-architecture-interiors-real-estate-photography

Learn the fundamentals of Architecture and Interior photography and develop a strong foundation of skills that can be applied to Real Estate, Interior Design, and Hospitality photography.

Tammy will guide you through the core techniques used in architectural and interior photography, including working with natural light and HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging. The course will explore composition theory and how it applies to photographing spaces, helping you create images that are both visually compelling and technically strong. You'll also learn practical approaches to managing a range of lighting situations, from straightforward interiors to more complex environments with mixed and challenging light.

By the end of the course, you'll have a deeper understanding of how to photograph interiors with accuracy, intention, and impact.

Topics include:

• How to approach a building and rooms
• Looking for problems and how to solve them
• Camera angles for interior shots
• Composition rules and tips
• Methods to balance indoor shots with window light
• Lighting conditions for exteriors
• Color accuracy and color casts
• Tips and tricks for dynamic photos
• Gear recommendations from simple equipment for a basic shoot and options for upgrading
• Camera and exposure settings
• Application of photography skills real estate

After the discussion portion, we’ll have a hands-on practice session taking photos of interiors and exteriors (weather dependent).
Any camera will do, but for best results we recommend a digital SLR camera or a mirrorless camera with manual exposure controls with a wide-angle lens (10-20mm for digital DX SLR's, 12-24 mm for full frame/FX SLR's), a circular polarizer filter, an external flash unit if you have one, and a sturdy tripod with adjustable head.

It's recommended that you have knowledge of exposure basics and can adjust the exposure settings with your camera. If not, consider taking the Photo Basics - Getting Off Auto class first.

The Business of Real Estate Photography - Optional 90 minute Add-On ($100) at 1:45 - 3:15pm

Tammy will share a lot of valuable information. There is a very active Real Estate Photography community and Tammy will introduce you to various paths for getting involved and learning more. Join us for an hour intensive discussion about the business of real estate photography - learn how to make these photography skills work for you and start earning with your camera.

Tammy will cover:

• Types of real estate work
• How to find clients
• What realtors expect
• Adding additional services (floorpans, virtual tours, video, drone)
• Licensing and pricing for real estate
• Scheduling, delivery and invoicing solutions
• The difference between freelancing and a business

What people are saying about this class.
"The topics that were most useful to me were learning the best ways to photograph different rooms and how to work with different lighting and set-ups."
"The instructor has a good balance of the amount of information and was always showing examples which was helpful. "
"Tammy was really thorough and gave some very good information that I will definitely use."

This class is offered thru Capital Photography Center. PLEASE REGISTER WITH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER, NOT MEETUP!
https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2026-11-01-getting-started-in-architecture-interiors-real-estate-photography

Questions can be directed to Marie Joabar at info@capitalphotographycenter.com.

This class is offered thru Capital Photography Center. PLEASE REGISTER WITH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER, NOT MEETUP!
https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2026-11-01-photo-basics-getting-off-auto
Whether you want to capture cherished moments with loved ones, document game-winning action, or preserve the beauty of your travels, this beginner photography basics class provides the tools you need with hands-on practice.

Learn how YOU, not the camera, can control the ‘look’ of an image by choosing the appropriate settings. Understand which tools you can use to freeze or blur motion, and how to beautifully blur backgrounds to make your subject stand out.

This class is designed for those who want to learn more about photo basics to comfortably get off the Auto mode.

Topics Include:

• Camera Controls – Learn the most important settings that affect exposure
• ISO Settings
• Shutter Speeds – Control motion to add emphasis
• Aperture Settings – To affect the ‘Depth of Field’ (the amount of blurring in the background)
• Manual Shooting Modes
• Focus Settings – Learn how to get tack-sharp focus in your photos.
• Resolution & Compression – Set your camera to capture the best quality images
• White Balance – Capture accurate and vibrant colors
• Lenses – Understand your lens options
• Composition – Learn tips for captivating photographs
• Students are encouraged to bring their cameras.

Students are encouraged to bring their cameras. As we discuss camera features and menu settings, you can follow along and learn how to adjust them.

An extra battery, memory card, and your instruction manual are also very helpful to have on hand at the class.

People who like this class might also enjoy the In-the-Field-Photography classes, especially the FIELDWORK classes, as a way to reinforce the material covered in the classroom.

Appropriate for DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras with manual exposure controls.

Questions about this class can be directed to Marie Joabar at info@capitalphotographycenter.com

This class is offered thru Capital Photography Center. PLEASE REGISTER WITH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER, NOT MEETUP!
https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2026-11-04-photoshop-for-photographers-layers-masks-more

This class is held with Corey Hilz on Zoom on Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 19, 2026. We will meet from 7:00pm-8:30pm for the first session, then 7:00pm-9:00pm for the last 2 sessions. All sessions will be recorded in case you miss a date.

Learn about the features of Photoshop that are useful to photographers, and gain the ability to confidently and effectively edit your photos. This class is designed to take away the mystery and make Photoshop easy to understand. Corey will share plenty of tips and tricks to save you time and effort!

The class begins with an introduction to the Photoshop workspace and then explores features including adjustment layers, masks, selections and composites. The foundation of Photoshop is using layers, yet layers can be difficult to understand. You’ll gain confidence as we progress from basic use of layers to more complex applications, giving you extensive repetition to solidify your understanding.

This class is appropriate for people with little or no experience using Photoshop. It is designed to introduce you to the fundamental tools to get you up and running, not to cover everything Photoshop can do.
Class topics include:

• Layers and Adjustment Layers
• Selective adjustments using masks
• Retouching tools and techniques
• Selection tools
• Creating simple composites
• Brush settings
• Non-destructive color and tone adjustment
• Blending two exposures of the same composition

This class is held live on Zoom and the Zoom link will be sent a few days prior to the first session.

This class is offered thru Capital Photography Center. PLEASE REGISTER WITH CAPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER, NOT MEETUP!
https://capitalphotographycenter.com/classes/class/2026-11-04-photoshop-for-photographers-layers-masks-more

Questions can be directed to Marie Joabar at info@capitalphotographycenter.com.