We offer different photography classes each season dealing with the key elements of photography.  We have introductory classes aimed at beginners; those classes provide a very gentle overview of all aspects of photography in a 1 to 2 hour lecture.  Intermediate classes help beginners to understand the basics of photography (lighting, equipment, composition) and are also helpful to those who wish to become better photographers.  Some of the advanced classes can also be taken by beginners once they have some experience in photography.  Advanced techniques, such as understanding aperture, shutter speed, and exposure are useful for those who wish to advance beyond the "point-and-shoot" style of photography. If the weather cooperates, we frequently head outside to photograph in the Gardens for an hour or so after each class.

Photography Workshops

We are currently offering two workshops in 2008. 

We are working to develop two additional workshops, one tentatively scheduled for the Labor Day weekend (August 30-September 1, 2008) and the other for the Veterans Day weekend (November 8-11, 2008).  Current thinking is to hold an event on the Eastern Shore of Maryland over Labor Day and possibly a fall foliage event over the Veterans Day weekend.  Details will be posted as soon as arrangements can be finalized.

STUDIO LIGHTING & POSING - FUTURE CLASSES

The first workshop at the Digipixart Studio in the Pan Am Plaza, 3085 Nutley Street, Fairfax, VA - 22031 (tel: 703-426-5100) was very successful. Each student attending the workshop gained first-hand experience with studio lighting, posing, and  photographing models with their own camera.

Future classes will require a minimum/maximum of 4 students (to allow each student 30 minutes to photograph the different models).  If you are interested, please send me an email and I'll put your name on a waiting list.  Once I have 4 students, we can scheduled another class.

The Studio Lighting and Posing Workshop costs $100.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND - May 23-26, 2008

Join William B. Folsom, Corey Hilz, Joseph Rossbach and Mark DiLallo for an action-packed weekend at Meadowlark Botanical Garden featuring lots of nature photography.

Register for the Memorial Day Weekend workshop at Meadowlark by clicking on the link shown below:

REGISTER HERE
 

Our plans are:                                                                                            (Final details and schedules will be mailed or emailed to all registered students)

FRIDAY, MAY 22:

Join the instructors for a wine-and-cheese introduction in the Visitors Center at Meadowlark Botanical Garden at 7:00 PM.  We'll give you an updated briefing about the program and offer a brief introductory lesson on photography basics.

SATURDAY, MAY 23:

You'll have access to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens staring at 6:00 AM with a photo session to capture acres of dew drops glistening in the early morning light.  You'll quickly understand the meaning of "golden light" (weather permitting).  We'll provide you with a breakfast of pastries and fruit and hot coffee or tea.  Then it's time for the first class.  Following lunch (included in the price) there will be a second class followed by another photo session in Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.  You'll have a lot of learn! You will also need to choose the best/worst images you took for the critique session that takes place on Sunday. 

SUNDAY, MAY 24:

Meet Joe Rossbach at the parking lot at Great Falls National Park in Great Falls at 6:00 AM for a session photographing the Potomac River at sunrise. After breakfast (at a fast-food restaurant in Great Falls) you will return to Meadowlark to begin your first class of the day at 9:00 AM. You'll have lunch (included in the price) and then will have your next class, followed by a photo session in the Gardens.  The day will end with an overview of what was learned and a critique of your work by Corey Hilz.

MONDAY, MAY 25: (OPTIONAL)

We will break the group into two sessions (maximum of 10 persons) and you will have the option to begin with either a 9:00 AM class or a 10:00 AM class, offered by Mark DiLallo, a local bird photographer with tips on how to take great bird photos.  At 10:00 AM the first group will head outside to photograph live hawks and owls while the second group will begin their class.  At 11:00 AM the second class will have a change to photograph these living raptors for an hour. We charge $25 for this optional session with all proceeds going to help support these injured raptors.

UNSCHEDULED WORKSHOPS

STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY

JPG Photo Events in Vienna, Virginia offers a small (maximum of two students) 2-hour class on studio photography, including lighting, camera operations, backdrops, and practical experience
photographing a live model for $100 per session. Interested students should contact James Goodridge to arrange a class.

Web: www.jpgphotoevents.com

Tel: 703-281-5441 or 703-340-9592

GLAMOUR-BEAUTY-BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY

FOR WOMEN ONLY!

Female photographers interested in learning about Glamour-Beauty-Boudoir Photography will be interested in attending a new class offered by "Tweety" Thuy Dong a photographer specializing in Boudoir images.  The class will cover the entire process, from what to do during the first meeting, to the proper words to use when dealing with a client, to what the client should wear, props, questions about makeup, hairstyles, lighting, positions, and many other aspects of this business.

For dates, additional details, and to register for this class please click on this link: Thuy Dong Photography

TOURS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
By Corey Hilz & Joe Rossbach

Canaan Valley, West Virginia - Feb 22-25, 2008

IRELAND - March 10-20, 2008

Charleston, SC - April 3-6, 2008

Garden Photography In Gainesville, VA - May 24-25, 2008

St. Michaels, MD - June 5-8, 2008

Shenandoah NP - June 6-8, 2008

Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD - June -22, 2008

Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria, VA - June 21 & 28, 2008

Great Falls NP, Great Falls, VA - July 19-20, 2008

Blackwater NWR, Cambridge, MD - August 9-10, 2008

St. Michaels, MD - September 6-7, 2008

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN - September 18-21, 2008

Fall Foliage in Davis, WV - October 9-12, 2008

Canaan Valley, WV - October 10-14, 2008

Mather Gorge, Great Falls NP, - November 1-2, 2008

Individual or Group Tutoring

Busy?  It might be best to receive individual instruction on how to effectively use a specific camera, to prepare for a trip, or other photographic requirement. Sometimes clubs or other groups would enjoy listening to a specific presentation at Meadowlark or their own facility.

William B. Folsom or Corey Hilz are available for instruction for individuals or groups interested in personalized photography instruction. Instruction can cover topics listed in class descriptions or can be tailored to the students specific requirements (sufficient time must be allowed).

For information on our fee structure, please follow the link shown below:

  Individual/Group Instruction

Photo Critiques

Photography critiques gives you the opportunity to have your work reviewed by a published, professional photographer. You will receive an honest appraisal of your photographs as well as constructive suggestions for how to improve your images. Participants are encouraged to bring in the best and the worst of their photographs. Participants should have some ideas of what they would like to improve in their photography skills.

You will need to contact one of the instructors to schedule an appointment. Cost is $50.00 for a half an hour critique.