Schools For Photography in Washington, DC

Center for Digital Imaging Arts

• The Professional Photography certificate program at the Center for Digital Imaging Arts prepares students for careers in advertising, commercial, portrait and event photography. The program is offered on both a full- and part-time basis and requires two semesters full-time or four semesters in part-time study to complete. The program utilizes digital cameras and equipment to instruct students in the fundamentals of acquiring and developing professional images. The program also familiarizes students with equipment used by professionals, including Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, ProFoto lighting equipment and Apple Final Cut Pro. Students learn techniques in the classroom and then apply those learned skills at non-profit organizations such as Children's Hospital Cancer Care. This real life experience provides students with portfolio building and networking opportunities.

  Center for Digital Imaging Arts

  1055 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW

  Washington, DC 20007

  202-625-1110

  cdiabu.com

New Vision Photography Program, Inc

• The New Vision Photography Program was designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program is available to individuals with no previous photography experience and instructs students in the functions of a digital camera, using a memory card to store, downloading images and building a photography portfolio. Students obtain hands-on experience, and, upon completion of the program, New Vision assists participants with resume building and job search and placement.

  New Vision Photography Program, Inc

  680 Rhode Island Ave

  Washington, DC 20002

  202-269-6723

  newvisionphotoprogram.com

Washington Photo Safari

• The Washington Photo Safari provides single-session photography workshops that instruct students on location photography. Students learn the fundamentals of capturing still-life images at a variety of locations within Washington and out if state. The program helps students determine when to utilize black and white photography, how to use composition lines and how to best capture night images and nature scenes. Students visit monuments and other distinctive area buildings, such as Lafayette Park, Union Station and the White House. Individuals may participate in as many workshops as they like, since each includes trips to different venues.

  Washington Photo Safari

  4545 Connecticut Ave. NW #620

  Washington, DC 20008

  202-537-0937

  washingtonphotosafari.com