A Year of CPC Photography - 2025


Join us for the YEAR!
Program runs Jan 8 thru Dec 2025.
Taught by a variety of CPC Instructors

Stay immersed in photography throughout the year with monthly themed topics, 12 exciting presentations by various CPC instructors and taking part in the Community group. If that weren't enough, enjoy 4 in-person meetups.

Each month will offer a new topic which will be introduced with an image rich presentation (on Zoom) covering tips, techniques, ideas, and inspiration for capturing the themed topic.

As with the 2024 Year program, the 2025 program offers students the opportunity to learn from many different instructors.

Stay motivated to get out and photograph and enjoy the community of like minded photographers!

All skill levels are welcome from the novice to the advanced.
Program Fee $375

Program Details

  • Each month will offer a new themed topic with an exciting presentation by a CPC instructor! Students can then practice the new theme using the tips and techniques shared in the presentation. All presentation will be recorded and available for you to access for the entire year in case you miss a month.

  • Throughout the year, students can upload images to the “Community” section and can enjoy commenting on each other’s work as well as sharing their own photos and getting feedback and support from their peers.

  • Students will have access to an online photo sharing site to post their favorite image from the month's theme. The instructor will then give a review of these via Zoom.

  • Zoom sessions will be held on the second Wednesday
    of each month from 7-8:30pm and will be recorded in case you can't make it.

Topic Examples

We're still finalizing our topics list but below will give you an idea of topics we've done in the past.

  • Topics Have Included:
    Capturing Stronger Compositions
    Creating Beautiful Abstracts
    People Pictures, NOT Portraits
    Architectural Photography
    Shooting the Moon
    Sunrise and Sunsets
    A Guide to Street Photography
    Capturing Waterfalls and Reflections
    Creating a Storytelling Project
    Editing With Snapseed
    Event and Documentary Photography
    Black and White Photography
    Flower and Garden Opportunities
    And more

What People Are Saying About Past
'Year of CPC Photography' Programs

  • "This program is getting me out there with my camera!! And although I miss some of the Zoom sessions, I really appreciate that they're recorded so I can watch them after the fact. They are so helpful, and I've been known to watch them more than once! They're so good!"
    Leslee B.

    "I loved the CPC Year Program! It's a unique format that combines group instruction with individual feedback. It covered a wide range of topics presented by excellent instructors. In short, it's a fun course at a great price!"
    Mark M.

    "If you’d like to raise your game as a photographer a couple of notches, sign up for A Year in CPC Photography! The monthly online courses and critiques and quarterly photo shoots are a great way to expand your horizons. I’m primarily a travel and wildlife photographer but I found it stimulating and skill-building to plunge into such other related genres as macro, portrait, black & white, street photography and so forth. I also greatly improved my post-processing skills. I can’t recommend A Year in Photography highly enough. You won’t be disappointed."
    Gene G.

    "Love the year in Photography course! It keeps me on my toes and gives me the push I need. Very professional and always interesting."
    Laurie H.

    "What I like most about the Year program is that it keeps me using my camera every month. Plus I love the presentations by the different instructors!"
    Susan W.

    "... It motivates me to get out and see things I might not have thought of photographing." Terry D.

    "Each month I find a different topic to inspire me. Thanks for offering this!"
    Robert M.

Required Gear

What materials are needed for this class?

  • A DSLR, Mirrorless or Smartphone Camera

  • Access to a computer or tablet for the live zoom sessions..

Capital Photography Center Instructors

Marie Joabar
Corey Hilz
Michael Koren
Kim Kelly
Aaron Clamage
Laura Hatcher
Beth Haubach
Judy Graham
Tammy Loverdos
And Others Joining Soon!