We've Gone Virtual!

For 8 years Capital Photography Center has served the DC/VA/MD communities with face to face photography classes. We are excited to be able to offer the same level of quality courses in an online learning environment!

Our courses are a combination of professional instruction, live learning sessions and rich discussion, all in a robust online learning platform.

Explore Our Online Courses

Creating Black and White Images With Lightroom

Instructor: Lewis Katz
November 10 - November 17

Learn how to unleash the various tools in Lightroom to create powerful and emotive black and white images. 


Live Zoom Sessions:
Tuesdays, November 10, 17 at 7:00 pm

Full Participation $110
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Getting started with Luminar 4

Instructor: Lori Lankford
November 12 - December 3

Jump into this revolutionary editing program. Learn how to use all the features of Luminar 4, including the Essentials, Creative, Portrait, Pro and Canvas editing panels.

Course material is available on November 11
Full Participation Live Zoom Sessions:
Thursdays, Nov, 12, 19, Dec 3 at 7:00pm

Full Participation $120
Independent Learning $90
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Take Your Photography 
to the Next Level

Instructor: Roy Sewall
November 11

Learn how to assess your photographic results 
with instructor Roy Sewall in this self-paced course
 along with an hour of instructor-led discussion.

Course available on November 11
Live Zoom Session on November 16 at 7:00 pm via Zoom

Full Participation $85
Independent Learning $55
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Lightroom Classic
LIBRARY Module

Instructor: Marie Joabar
November 11 - December 16

Learn best practices to organize and manage your images in the Lightroom Classic Library Module.

Course material is available on November 11

Full Participation Live Sessions:
Wednesdays, Nov 18, Dec 2, 9, 16 at 7:00 pm

Full Participation $160
Independent Learning $110
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Lightroom Classic
DEVELOP Module

Instructor: Marie Joabar
November 12 - December 17

Learn how you can get the most out of your image files with the powerful editing tools in the
Lightroom Classic Develop Module.

Course material is available on November 12

Full Participation Live Zoom Sessions:
Thursdays, Nov 19, Dec 3, 10, 17 at 7:00 pm

Full Participation $160
Independent Learning $110

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Magic of Winter

Instructor: Lori Lankford
November 18 - December 2

Explore how to photograph the season of winter in a creative and magical way. This course is filled with lessons focused on how to capture and enhance the sights, sounds, and smells of winter. A set of Winter Presets and Overlays are also included.

Course material is available on November 18
Full Participation Live Zoom Session:
Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00pm

Full Participation $130
Independent Learning $100
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Creative Editing with Photoshop

Instructor: Lori Lankford
November 24 - December 22

Learn how to use the powerful editing tools within Photoshop to add creative elements to your close up photos.

Prerequisite: A basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop and using layers.

Course material is available on November 24

Full Participation Live Zoom Sessions:
Tuesdays, Dec 1,  8, 15, 22

Full Participation $160
Independent Learning $110
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Getting Started with Photoshop

Instructor: Catherine Simmons
November 30 - January 4

Are you “afraid” of Photoshop? Join instructor Catherine Simmons for a five-week introduction to the wonders of Photoshop. Even the most beginner level participants will finish the course with a solid understanding and usable set of skills in the program.

No previous experience in Photoshop is required.
Course material is available on November 30

Full Participation Live Zoom Sessions:
Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21 and Jan 4
1:00-2:00pm - Spaces Available
7:00-8:00pm - Sold Out


Full Participation $175
Independent Learning $125

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Photographic Composition - Essential Techniques

Instructor: Michael Koren
December 4 - December 15

The composition of a photograph is the single most important element a photographer uses to convey an artistic statement. Learn the elements and techniques of composition to frame stronger images.

Course material is available on December 4
Full Participation Live Zoom Sessions:
Tuesdays, December 8 and 15 at 7:00pm


Full Participation $120
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Meet and Critique

Instructor: Roy Sewall
December 7

Join Professional Photographer and Judge, Roy Sewall for a meet and critique group photo session. Roy will critique the photos using the same criteria he uses as a frequent photography judge, but will go into much greater depth than a competition would allow.

Course and Live Zoom Session
on December 7 at 7:00-9:00pm via Zoom

Full Participation $110
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Magic of Winter

Instructor: Lori Lankford
December 2 - December 16

Explore how to photograph the season of winter in a creative and magical way. This course is filled with lessons focused on how to capture and enhance the sights, sounds, and smells of winter. A set of Winter Presets and Overlays are also included.

Course material is available on December 2
Full Participation Live Zoom Session:
Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00pm

Full Participation $130
Independent Learning $100
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Creative Close Ups

Instructor: Lori Lankford
January 5 - January 30

Explore how to add creative, artistic elements
to your nature photography.

Course material is available January 5

Full Participation Live Zoom Sessions:
Saturdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30 at 9:30 am

Full Participation $160
Independent Learning $110

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Getting Started with Photoshop

Instructor: Catherine Simmons
January 11- February 8

Are you “afraid” of Photoshop? Join instructor Catherine Simmons for a five-week introduction to the wonders of Photoshop. Even the most beginner level participants will finish the course with a solid understanding and usable set of skills in the program.

No previous experience in Photoshop is required.
Course material is available on January 11

Full Participation Live Zoom Sessions:
January 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8
7:00-8:00 pm


Full Participation $175
Independent Learning $125

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Mastering Color
Advanced Editing
with Lightroom Classic

Instructor: Lori Lankford

Master the color in your macro, nature and close -up images with the advanced tools found in Lightroom Classic. In this self paced course you will get to explore the many tools available in Lightroom Classic for editing color. Master the HSL panel, RGB Tone Curve, Split-Toning, Filters and Color Profiles.

Course material available on enrollment.
Independent Learning $75
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Creative Class Package

Instructor: Lori Lankford
Open Registration

In this self-study package, get access to both the
Creative Close Up Course
and
Creative Editing In Photoshop Course.
Course material is available with enrollment.

Independent Learning Package Price $180
Savings of $40
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The Zone System: Mastering Light and Exposure

Instructor: Tim Cooper

The Zone System can teach you how to get correct exposures every time. In any situation. Through the study of exposure, you’ll become a master of light-the essential ingredient to every great photograph.

Course material available on enrollment.
Independent Learning $75
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Demystifying Flash Photography

Instructor: Tim Cooper

Flash is easy and this course will show you how and why! We’ll cover all the components of flash photography, from how exposure settings affect the flash, to controlling the power and quality of the flash output, to balancing your flash with the ambient light. We’ll cover light modification, flash triggers and accessories to make your life easier.

Course material available on enrollment.
Independent Learning $85
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iPad/iOS Creative Editing Course

Instructor: Lori Lankford

This self paced course gives you all the tools needed to add creative elements to your photos and make them standout. In this course you will get to explore 10 different applications.

Course material available on enrollment.
Independent Learning $75
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One on One Photo Editing With Lightroom

Instructor: Lewis Katz

Do some of your favorite images lack power and drama? Could improved editing techniques create a more dynamic version? Enjoy a one on one editing session via Zoom with Instructor Lewis Katz. Using Lightroom, Lewis will review 4 to 8 of your images and guide you through editing techniques that may further enhance the image and create a more impactful photo.

1 Hour Editing Session $105
2 Hour Editing Session $210
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One on One
Creative Photo Editing

Instructor: Lori Lankford

Are you editing with Lightroom, Photoshop or Luminar, but not taking full advantage of all the creative tools available? Enjoy a one one editing session via Zoom with instructor, Lori Lankford. She will show you how to maximize the tools available in your editing program to add creative elements to any photo.

1 Hour Editing Session $105
2 Hour Editing Session $210
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One on One Editing Portraiture with Photoshop

Instructor: Catherine Simmons

Enjoy a one on one editing session via Zoom with Instructor Catherine Simmons. Using Photoshop, Catherine will review your images or use her own images to help guide you through editing techniques that may further enhance the image and create a more impactful portraiture photo.

1 Hour Editing Session $105
2 Hour Editing Session $210
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One on One Critique

Instructor: Roy Sewall

This on-line critique is about the photographs themselves – the results - not about how to use equipment and software. Roy will critique the photos using the same criteria he uses as a frequent photography judge, but will go into much greater depth than a competition would allow.

One Hour Live Session $105
Two Hour Live Session $210
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Join our instructors in a dynamic online learning environment!

How Online Courses Work

  • Instructors

    Our instructors are all working professional photographers. They have a passion for their art and are excited to share it with you in this flexible learning environment.

  • Course Contents

    Courses have interactive steps that you will check off as you go. Classes include a combination of virtual lessons, videos, downloadable materials, instructor Q/A sessions. (Interactive sessions with instructor vary by class)

  • Materials

    Course content will be available for 30 days after the class ends, so you have time to complete the course and review the material when it is convenient for you.

by B. Hatoz

I really  appreciate the “approachability” of your instructors.  I’ve taken many of your classes and each of the instructors have been just great to work with. It’s always intimidating as an amateur photographer to work with such accomplished people in their field, however, you have all been so welcoming and warm, and I feel that you truly want to share your bountiful knowledge. I ALWAYS come away from class not only learning so much about the subject matter but also so inspired!

H. Noyes

I’ve enjoyed so many of your classes and I love the opportunities you provide to hone my craft!  

C. Decatur

I really enjoy the classes available through Capital Photography Center, the variety they offer covers anything you could be looking for. The instructors are all extremely knowledge and professional. It does not matter what skill level you may be, they take the time to engage everyone. I have learned so much from each class I have taken so far and use it daily in my photography.