Lighting Classes
Washington, D.C.
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20 classes with availability
Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ The National Building Museum
Digital Photo Academy See all classes by this school @ 401 F St NW, Washington, DC
Train your eye on bold architectural lines and detail inside one of Washington, DC's most visually compelling buildings. You will study repeating patterns, leading lines, and the way natural and artificial light play off each surface. With expert coaching, you will learn to shoot with intent and create images with real visual impact.
Sat. Dec 19th, 11:30am–1:30pm ET
(2 hours)
Getting Started in Portraiture
Capital Photography Center See all classes by this school @ 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC
Discover the artistry and technique behind powerful portrait photography in this practical, hands-on class. Learn how to shape light intentionally, frame each shot with purpose, and draw genuine emotion from your subjects. Explore the creative partnership between photographer and sitter to produce portraits that are technically sharp and emotionally resonant.
Jan 17th
9am–12:30pm ET
$159
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Feb 20th
9am–12:30pm ET
$159
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Sun. Jan 17th, 9am–12:30pm ET
(3 hours & 30 minutes)
External Flash Made Easy
Capital Photography Center See all classes by this school @ 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC
Master flash photography and lift your images through professional lighting technique. Learn how to balance flash with camera settings, control flash strength, and explore creative options like fill flash, bouncing light, and modifiers. Whether you are shooting portraits or dynamic scenes, this hands-on class will reshape your approach to lighting and composition.
Sat. Jan 9th, 2:30–6:30pm ET
(4 hours)
The Creative Art of Flower Photography
Capital Photography Center See all classes by this school @ 8130 Porter Rd, Falls Church, VA
Discover fresh ways to photograph flowers, from striking portraits to delicate abstract and graphic details. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on shooting stations, build stronger composition, lighting, and creative skills for memorable results. Learn an efficient editing process that brings out color, texture, and mood, finishing with display-ready images and methods you can reuse.
Sun. Jan 31st, 2–5pm ET
(3 hours)
Newborn Photography Bootcamp (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Build the skills to photograph newborns safely, confidently, and beautifully. Learn effective posing, soft lighting, and studio setup methods, along with creative approaches for siblings, parents, and composites. Pull in practical business insight, from pricing through marketing, so you can turn newborn photography into a polished, profitable offering.
All levels
18 and older
Studio Lighting 101 (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Demystify studio lighting through clear, beginner-friendly guidance that turns complex setups into simple, repeatable methods. Learn how to control strobes, build effective one-light to three-light setups, and produce polished portraits with confidence. Grow the skills to troubleshoot common challenges and step comfortably into a studio environment.
All levels
18 and older
Lighting 301 (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Lift your on-location portraits through dramatic, multi-point lighting methods that reshape any scene. Learn how to shape light using portable flash setups, modifiers, and creative effects so you can add depth, motion, and impact. Sharpen your results through post-processing tools that help bring your artistic vision to life.
All levels
18 and older
Lighting 201 (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Push your lighting skills further by locking in off-camera flash methods that improve portraits in even the most challenging conditions. Learn how to shape, place, and modify light with minimal gear, and sharpen your workflow through strategic setups and post-production compositing. Build the confidence to put together polished, professional results with greater control and creative intent.
All levels
18 and older
Lighting 401 (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Learn how to put flash to work and re-create the look and feel of natural light in any environment. The hands-on workshop shows you how to simulate golden hour, window light, sun flares, and atmospheric effects with precision and control. A great pick for photographers ready to confidently adjust to any lighting challenge, on location or in post-production.
All levels
18 and older
Lighting 101 (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Simplify flash photography and take control of your lighting through practical, hands-on methods. Learn how to modify light, balance ambient and flash, and put together dynamic lighting patterns using just your on-camera flash. Build the foundation to confidently shoot with professional-quality light in any situation.
All levels
18 and older
Understanding Light (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Lay down a strong foundation in lighting so you can put together consistently powerful images. Get comfortable reading, shaping, and controlling natural and artificial light through practical tools and methods. Grow the confidence to light effectively in studio and on-location settings for more intentional, creative results.
All levels
18 and older
Location Lighting 101 (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Learn outdoor lighting and capture striking images in any environment. Learn how to work with flashes, reflectors, and speedlights while moving through glare, shadows, and shifting sunlight. Get an understanding of practical methods so you can confidently reach professional-quality results on every location shoot.
All levels
18 and older
Seeing and Shaping Light (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Learn the craft of seeing and shaping light to put together compelling portraits. Learn how to analyze and re-create lighting from any image, working with studio strobes, modifiers, and natural light. Build the skills to design versatile, creative lighting setups with confidence.
All levels
18 and older
Start Late, Finish Rich (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Take charge of your financial future through actionable strategies to save, invest, and clear debt. Learn how to automate wealth-building, put together effective retirement plans, and put habits to work that speed up financial growth. Discover practical steps that secure financial freedom, even if you're starting later in life.
All levels
18 and older
Conquering Crappy Light (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Learn the craft of capturing striking photos in any lighting scenario. Learn practical methods for handling direct sunlight, low light, mixed sources, and beyond, using minimal equipment. Build confidence in both shooting and post-processing so you can consistently put together beautiful, professional imagery.
All levels
18 and older
The Art of Seeing (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Get insight from a master photographer whose work crosses some of the world's most extraordinary landscapes. Build a handle on composition, light, storytelling, and the realities of shooting in the wild through expert coaching plus field-based learning. Sharpen your vision through guided critiques and inspiration drawn from decades behind the lens in nature photography.
All levels
18 and older
Picture Perfect Lighting (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Learn the craft of lighting so you can put together striking portraits straight out of the camera. Learn how to work confidently with natural light, speedlites, and studio setups to lift mood and detail without leaning on heavy retouching. Grow a stronger handle on lighting principles and streamline your creative process.
All levels
18 and older
Crazy Stupid Light (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Build confidence putting light to work so you can produce striking portraits in almost any environment. Learn practical methods using available light, portable flash, and off-camera setups so you can work efficiently on location. Learn adaptable lighting approaches that help you capture polished, dramatic images with speed and consistency.
All levels
18 and older
Build your Lighting Knowledge (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Learn the essentials of portrait lighting by picking up how to recognize and shape light in any environment. The class breaks down natural, continuous, and strobe lighting into practical methods you can put to work right away. Put together dynamic, professional portraits using simple setups and the light that's already available to you.
All levels
18 and older
Cinematic Lighting for Portraiture (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Lift your portrait photography by locking in cinematic lighting methods that bring scenes to life. Learn how to think like a filmmaker, put motivated lighting to work, frame and layer your shots, and lift your images through in-camera and post-production strategies so you can put together striking, inventive portraits.
All levels
18 and older
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Reviews for Lighting Classes in Washington, D.C.
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External Flash Made Easy
Very helpful class if you’ve never worked with an external flash. Corey is great in coming up with hands on exercises.
