Monuments and Memorials: Travel Photography

Washington Photo Safari

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Develop your travel photography expertise while exploring Washington, D.C.'s most iconic landmarks and memorials. Learn composition techniques, exposure control, and camera settings to photograph beautiful landscapes and compelling portraits. Ideal for photographers at any skill level looking to expand their capabilities.

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1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC
3 hours & 30 minutes

Monuments and Memorials: Travel Photography

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David was very knowledgeable, an incredible storyteller, and accommodating to our group.

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Description

The Monuments and Memorials photo safari offers foundational instruction across all essential aspects of travel photography. You will explore technical concepts, including aperture settings (F-stops), shutter speed controls, white balance adjustment, ISO sensitivity settings, and composition strategies for photographing diverse subjects such as people, sweeping landscapes, and urban cityscapes. Learn to operate your camera confidently in real-world shooting environments with this Washington, DC photography experience, moving beyond classroom theory into practical application.

Following an initial 45-minute orientation covering travel photography techniques and fundamentals, your guided itinerary will take you through the scenic Lafayette Park and past the iconic White House. Your group will then travel by vehicle to the Albert Einstein Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and Korean War Memorial; each location provides compelling photographic subjects and learning opportunities. The morning session concludes at Union Station, where you will explore interior photography without flash equipment or tripods. Your instructor will demonstrate advanced techniques, including making busy crowds seemingly disappear from your images and transforming your friends into artistic ghost-like figures. This is a spectacular photography trick.

What to Bring:

Camera with full functionality
Extra memory cards or storage devices
Extra battery packs in full charge
Clothing suitable for current weather conditions

Refund Policy

Cancellations must be made in writing via email at least 10 business days prior to Safari date to [email protected]
Cancellations received 9 business days or more in advance of Safari date receive a refund of 75% of the amount paid.
No refund is made for cancellations received less than 9 business days before the Safari date.

Washington Photo Safari operates rain or shine. A separate itinerary is followed on rain or snow days, utilizing landmarks with unique photogenic interiors, such as The National Building Museum, Union Station, The National Postal Museum, The Lincoln Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial.

In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel last minute, students will receive a refund less a 5% non refundable registration fee.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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This class: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews

Monuments and Memorials: Travel Photography

Katherine L. • September 1, 2019

David was very knowledgeable, an incredible storyteller, and accommodating to our group.
Monuments and Memorials: Travel Photography

Anonymous • September 2, 2018

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Washington Photo Safari offers half-day and full-day photo courses in Washington, D.C. and other cities, providing participants with extensive tips on camera use, composition, lighting, and more. Both beginner and advanced photographers are welcome, and any type of camera, including smartphones, is acceptable.

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