2026 PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES- Look below for my upcoming classes with several different arts organizations:
JOEYABLONSKY.com (Zoom & in-person)
PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORING (Zoom & in-person)
SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES (Zoom & in-person)
MARYLAND HALL (in-person)
VISARTS (Zoom & in-person)
DELAPLAINE ARTS CENTER (Zoom & in-person)
JOEYABLONSKY.com (Class Policies)
WASHINGTON, DC- NO KINGS MARCH TO DC (in-person)
We'll shoot around the Arlington Memorial Bridge, Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
DC IN FOCUS: NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL EVENTS (in-person & Zoom)
We'll meet at the Blossom Kite Festival, Petalpalooza, the Cherry Blossom Parade (all metro accessible locations and subject to change based on weather and city events) and have a Zoom photo review. (A trip to the Tidal Basin is not included in this class- participants are encouraged to shoot there if their schedule permits, as close to peak bloom as possible.)
INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (Zoom)
Whether you're new to photography or desire a logical, thorough refresher- learn how to use your new camera to it's fullest potential! Topics covered in-depth include: lens apertures, depth of field, shutter speeds, motion effects, focusing, lenses, ISO, exposure modes (P, A/Av, S/Tv and M), exposure compensation, histograms, white balance, image size, image quality (RAW vs. JPG) and more. All participants will be shown how to adjust all of the above items on their specific camera.
GEORGETOWN FRENCH MARKET (in-person)
The Georgetown French Market is held on Wisconsin Avenue, from O Street to Reservoir Road, and will feature plenty of unique photojournalism opportunities: sidewalk sales, live music, stilt-walkers, a mime and more.
BALTIMORE KINETIC SCULPTURE RACE (in-person)
The Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race features human-powered, all-terrain sculptures that race over land, water, mud and sand. We may also take photos in nearby Federal Hill. Receive real-time advice on photo opportunities, compositions, camera controls and lighting.
PHOTO CHALLENGE: SYMMETRY, REPETITION & GEOMETRIC SHAPES (Zoom)
Need motivation to get out and shoot? If so, get a list of photo opportunities in/near DC to create a body of work that includes photos of lines, planes, triangles, squares, cubes, circles, curves, spheres and repeating shapes- seen in architectural interiors/exteriors, public art, skylights, roofs, staircases, vehicles and just about everwhere else!The second session will be a photo review.
FIESTA ASIA, DC (in-person)
Held on Pennsylvania Avenue, Fiesta Asia will feature plenty of photojournalistic opportunities: the Dragon & Lion Parade, performances by vocalists and musicians, the shopping bazaar, dancing, street cuisine and more. Receive real-time advice on photo opportunities, compositions, camera controls and lighting.
DC IN FOCUS: MAY & JUNE EVENTS (in-person & Zoom)
We'll meet at Rededicate 250: National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving, the Breakthrough T1D Walk, the Spirit of Independence Festival, the Army Birthday Festival, the Capital Pride Festival and the Great American State Fair (all metro accessible locations and subject to change based on weather and city events). We'll also take photos in nearby areas if the event is shorter. The last session will be a Zoom photo review.
PHOTO CHALLENGE: RENT-A-LENS (Zoom)
Need motivation to get out and shoot? The simplest way to get out of a rut is to use a different lens. Remove the pressure of buying a new lens and rent one for a week. We'll discuss macro lenses (great for small subjects), fixed lenses (provide much shallower depth of field) and long focal lenghts (perfect for architectural details, wildlife and more). The second session will be a photo review.
WASHINGTON, DC- NATIONAL GALLERY BLOCK PARTY (in-person)
The National Gallery’s largest-ever public program, the entire campus will come alive with artmaking, food, music, film screenings and more.
PHOTO CHALLENGE: MACRO (Zoom)
Need motivation to get out and shoot? If so, we'll discuss the tips, tricks and techniques to take incredible macro photos of flowers, plants, pollinators, fruits & vegetables, patterns in nature, rust, textures, abstracts, household items and more. The second session will be a photo review.
PHOTO CHALLENGE: PATTERNS IN NATURE & MACRO (Zoom)
Need motivation to get out and shoot? If so, get tips, tricks and time of day recommendations to create a body of work that includes photos of flowers, foliage, tree bark/branches/eyes, pareidolia, produce, animal patterns and more- while learning about the golden ratio, fibonacci sequence, different types of symmetry, branching, fractal geometry, spirals, meanders, waves, bubbles, tessellation, cracks, phyllotaxy, leaf venation and other concepts. The second session will be a photo review. A macro lens or extension tubes are recommended for this class.
KENILWORTH AQUATIC GARDENS, MD (in-person)
Highlights include: The Lotus and Water Lily Festival, with peak bloom of the lotus and lily flowers! Receive real-time advice on photo opportunities, compositions, camera controls and lighting.
WASHINGTON, DC- GREAT AMERICAN FARMERS MARKET (in-person)
PHOTO CHALLENGE: REFLECTIONS, REFRACTION & PRISM PHOTOGRAPHY (Zoom)
Need motivation to get out and shoot? If so, get tips, tricks and recommendations to create awesome photos of reflections on any surface, reflections in street photography, light refracting through glass to obtain inverted images, rainbow effects and more. The second session will be a photo review.
PHOTO CHALLENGE: TEMPUS FUGIT (Zoom)
Need motivation to get out and shoot since time is absolutely flying by? We'll concentrate on winged hourglasses, sundials, vintage street clocks, macro photos of watch faces, cemeteries (monuments, mausolea and carvings), entropy, metronomes, pendulums and anything weathered or dilapidated- along with any slow shutter speed photos. The second session will be a photo review.
PHOTO CHALLENGE: ALL ABOUT TREES (Zoom)
Need motivation to get out and shoot? We'll cover roots, tree bark, branching, leaves, fruit, tree eyes, knots and much more. The class takes place over 3+ months so all can document the changing seasons. The second session will be a photo review.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS WALK PARADE (in-person)
The Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade- dozens of Scottish clans dressed in colorful tartans parade through the streets of Old Town, joined by pipe and drum bands, as well as terriers and hounds, community groups and more. Receive real-time advice on photo opportunities, compositions, camera controls and lighting.
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PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORING
Get the knowledge you need, when you need it, with private instruction. Tutoring will be tailored to your individual needs and is available in a wide range of digital and film photography topics, such as: periodic mentoring, camera use, camera/lens choices, creativity, flash photography, portfolio creation, photo critiques, aspect ratios, film developing, printing enlargements in a traditional darkroom, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, website/portfolio review and more. Contact me with your desired topics.
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MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY (Zoom)- Wednesdays, July 1 & 8, 6:30-9:30pm
PHOTO 101 (Zoom)- Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16 & 23, 6:30-9:30pm
ON LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person & a Zoom review)- Sundays, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9 & 16, 1:45-4:45pm
BOTANIC GARDENS & ARBORETUMS (Zoom)- Thursdays, July 30 & August 6, 6:30-9:30pm
ONE HOUR PHOTO (Zoom)- Wednesdays, August 5, 12 & 19, 6:30-9:30pm
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MARYLAND HALL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS
ANNAPOLIS IN BLACK & WHITE (in-person)- Wednesdays, May 6, 13 & 20, 6:30-9:30pm
COMPOSITION & CREATIVITY (in-person)- Wednesdays, July 15, 22 & 29, 6:30-9:30pm
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VISARTS
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)- Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26, 6:30-9:30pm
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DELAPLAINE ARTS CENTER
FREDERICK IN BLACK & WHITE (in-person)- Saturdays, July 25 (10am-2pm) & August 1 (10am-1pm)
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