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December 21, 2024 – Holiday Field Shoot at the Library of Congress

$99.00

Date: 12/21/2024

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Our location at the Library of Congress gives us plenty of photo opportunities. From exciting holiday themed photos, to architectural shots, to creatively using intentional camera movement.

We begin photographing in the Great Hall and capture the beautiful architecture and sculptures as well as the gorgeous Holiday tree. We’ll then explore some of the hidden gems in the building interior. covering tips on exposure, composition and framing.

We’ll also be looking at Exposure Bracketing for high dynamic range shots and how to use in-camera level (if your offers it).

If the weather is good, we’ll do a bit of shooting outdoors on the long staircases, the fountain sculptures, as well as some shots of the Capitol. Bring a circular polarizer if you have one for our outdoor shots (weather permitting).

Recommended Gear
– A DLSR or a mirrorless camera is ideal but smartphone cameras are welcome too.
– Lenses: We’ll be emphasizing architecture so bring a wide-angle lens.  Ideally a 16mm on a full frame camera or a 12mm on a crop sensor camera. If you don’t have that range, don’t despair, just bring your widest focal length.
– It will also be good to have a normal zoom range of 18-105mm.
– No tripods allowed. Indoors we’ll be adjusting the ISO according to the light.

Timed entry tickets have been reserved for the group, you will not need to get your own.

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

Class Limit: 7-8

What People Are Saying About Marie

“Marie is very friendly and was able to put herself in the mind of the beginner using clear and concise communication!”

“Marie clearly knows photography and comes from a technical perspective, but she has a talent for translating that technical information into understandable content and not everyone can do that! She was terrific!”

“She encouraged trial and error and was great at giving feedback to individuals on their efforts as well as pointing out great shots for the class to try. She was incredibly encouraging and the class was informative and fun!”

Jefferson Building - 10 First Street SE, Washington, DC 20540

  • A refund or a credit towards another class (less a $20 processing fee) can be given if cancellation notice is given more than 5 business days from the scheduled class.
  • If there is no cancellation notice, or it is given 5 business days or less, no refund or credit will be given.
  • Please check the name and date of the class carefully. Requests to reschedule a class will incur a $20 processing fee provided notice is given more than 5 business days prior to the class. If request to reschedule is given less than business 5 days prior to the class, no refund or credit will be given.
  • If Capital Photography Center cancels or postpones a class due to weather or low enrollment, you can choose a full refund or a credit towards a future class.
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