2025 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)
PHOTO CHALLENGE (not a contest)- SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES, or, COUNTY FAIRS & FARMS (Zoom)
Need motivation to get out and shoot? If so, receive inspiration to take incredible photos of landscapes, fields (peak bloom of sunflowers), structures (barns, silos...), produce stands, industrial equipment (tractors, combines...), farmers markets, folk art, livestock, petting zoos, border collie herding, goat yoga, barn cats, photojournalism, some of the most intriguing slow shutter speed photos ever (amusement rides at night) and more. The second session will be a photo review.
CLARK'S ELIOAK FARM, ELLICOTT CITY, MD (in-person)
Highlights include: The salvaged Enchanted Forest structures and figures (from a local storybook theme park), sunflower showcase (during peak bloom), petting farm, other animals and farm market. Receive real-time advice on photo opportunities, compositions, camera controls and lighting.
PHOTO CHALLENGE (not a contest)- BLACK & WHITE & SHADOW & LIGHT (Zoom)
Need motivation to get out and shoot? It has been said many times that "color is only a distraction". If you agree, get tips, inspiration and time of day recommendations for photos of all subjects- architecture, nature, landscapes, sculpture, people, macro and more. Use direct lighting to emphasize texture, make your subject look more three dimensional, capture long shadows, create silhouettes and increase contrast through backlighting. We'll also discuss the digital equivalents of classic B&W toners: selenium, sepia and split toning. The second session will be a photo review.
DC IN FOCUS- FALL FESTIVALS (in-person and Zoom)
We'll meet in the field for the first 5 weeks and have a Zoom photo review for the final week. We'll visit the following metro accessible locations (subject to change based on weather and city events): Adams Morgan Day, Fiesta DC, Takoma Park Street Festival, Silver Spring Arts & Crafts Festival and Turkish Festival.
PHOTO TOUR- MERIDIAN HILL PARK, DC (in-person)
Highlights include: 12 acre Meridian Hill Park, sculpture (Joan of Arc, Serenity, Dante, James Buchanan Memorial), drum circle (weather permitting), photojournalism and more. Receive real-time advice on photo opportunities, compositions, camera controls and lighting.
PHOTO TOUR- OLD ELLICOTT CITY, MD (in-person)
Highlights include: Main Street Music Fest event, B&O Ellicott City Station Museum, Firehouse Museum, architecture, photojournalism and more! Receive real-time advice on photo opportunities, compositions, camera controls and lighting.
PHOTO TOUR- BALTIMORE (MOUNT VERNON PLACE), MD (in-person)
Highlights include: Baltimore's Washington Monument, four adjacent parks with sculpture and fountains, Charles Street, architectural exteriors (The Walters Art Museum, Peabody Institute, United Methodist Church) and more. Receive real-time advice on photo opportunities, compositions, camera controls and lighting.
PHOTO TOUR- BALTIMORE (FEDERAL HILL), MD (in-person)
Highlights include: Federal Hill Park, American Visionary Art Museum (exterior), views of the Inner Harbor, Cross Street Market, historic architecture, alleys, photojournalism (along Charles and Light Streets) and more! Receive real-time advice on photo opportunities, compositions, camera controls and lighting.
PHOTO CHALLENGE (not a contest)- SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER, or, AUTUMN SCENES (Zoom)
Need motivation to get out and shoot? Capture the colors of the season (and lower sun angles) in your photos of landscapes, fall foliage, pumpkin patches, black cats, macro photography of fall flowers/leaves, scarecrows, farm equipment, Halloween decorations and more. The second session will be a photo review.
PHOTO TOUR- HISTORIC FREDERICKSBURG, VA (in-person)
Art in the Park, Farmers Market, historic architecture, street photography, industrial items, murals, otter sculptures and more. Receive real-time advice on photo opportunities, compositions, camera controls and lighting.
PHOTO CHALLENGE (not a contest)- GOTHIC, VICTORIAN & ART DECO (Zoom)
Need motivation to get out and shoot? They don't make them like they used to! Let's focus on churches, apartment buildings, theaters, outdoor sculpure, mausolea, gargoyles, rose windows, architectural ornamentation and much more. Subjects are everywhere- you just need to know where to look. Enroll early so I can get your location and determine a list of worthy subjects- in DC, Baltimore, Cleveland and beyond. The second session will be a photo review.
DEVELOPING BLACK & WHITE FILM AT HOME (Zoom)
Developing your own 35mm or 120mm black and white film is cost effective and typically provides better results. Get all of the skills you need to begin at this information packed session. Participants are led through each stage of the chemical process to develop their negatives. Learn about negative storage, film scanners, printing options, and more. You'll receive detailed, step-by-step developing instructions, along with a complete list of supplies to develop your own film.
PHOTO TOUR- DOWNTOWN SILVER SPRING, MD, NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)
The best location for light trails and blurred people due to mass transit, hills, road curves and overhead lane signals. Learn the techniques required to capture great nighttime photos! We’ll address how to use exposure modes, exposure compensation, white balance and ISO to guarantee great results.
PHOTO TOUR- GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK (WEST & CENTRAL AREAS), PA (in-person)
Highlights include: Landscape and monuments, including the North Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana and Alabama State Memorials, Little Round Top, Devil's Den, The Pennsylvania Memorial and more. Cars are allowed throughout the park, so we'll drive from site to site.
PHOTO TOUR- GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK (CENTRAL & EAST AREAS), PA (in-person)
Highlights include: The Copse of Trees, the Angle, the High Water Mark, New York Infantry Memorials, Meade Statue, The National Cemetery, Gettysburg Address location/memorial, Evergreen Cemetery and more. Cars are allowed throughout the park, so we'll drive from site to site.
PHOTO CHALLENGE (not a contest)- YOU'RE A MEAN ONE MR. GRINCH, or, HOLIDAY SCENES (Zoom)
Need motivation to get out and shoot? Capture iconic photos from Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve- Turkey Trots, backyard Turkey Bowls, seasonal parades, midnight madness events, tree lightings, caroling, creepy ornaments, candid portraits of family & friends and more. The second session will be a photo review.
PHOTO TOUR- HOLLYWOOD CEMETERY, RICHMOND, VA (in-person)
Highlights include: Established in 1847, this 135 acre garden style cemetery is on the banks of the James River. Highlights include the chapel, incredible terrain, notable graves, the Confederate Monument, mausolea, stained glass, and tons of statues, including a cast-iron dog. Cars are allowed throughout the park, so we'll drive from site to site.
DC IN FOCUS- HOLIDAY MARKETS (in-person)
We'll visit the following metro accessible markets and surrounding neighborhoods (subject to change based on weather and city events): the DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle, Bethesda's Winter Wonderland & Holiday Market and the Downtown DC Holiday Market.
DC IN FOCUS- HOLIDAY NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)
We'll visit the following metro accessible areas: Dupont Circle (including the DC Holiday Market), the Capitol Grounds (Botanic Gardens, Capitol Reflecting Pool, Capitol Christmas Tree, Supreme Court and Union Station) and Penn Quarter (including the Downtown DC Holiday Market, Archives, 7th St. and Chinatown Friendship Arch). Learn the techniques required to capture great nighttime photos of lightrails, architecture and photojournalism! We’ll address how to use exposure modes, exposure compensation, white balance and ISO to guarantee great results.
PHOTO TOUR- OLD ELLICOTT CITY, MD, NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)
Midnight Madness event, historic architecture, downtown light trails and more- learn the techniques required to capture great nighttime photos! We’ll address how to use exposure modes, exposure compensation, white balance and ISO to guarantee great results.
PHOTO TOUR- 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.
PHOTO TOUR- OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA, VA, NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)
Learn the techniques required to capture great nighttime photos! We’ll address how to use exposure modes, exposure compensation, white balance and ISO to guarantee great results.
PHOTO TOUR- DC CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE (in-person)
We'll meet in Chinatown to celebrate the Year of the Horse (people born under this sign are independent, impulsive and resistant to authority) while photographing the participants, costumes, lions, dragons and firecracker finale.
PHOTO CHALLENGE (not a contest)- SWEDISH DEATH CLEANING, or, DECLUTTERING & ORGANIZING YOUR PHOTOS (Zoom)
Do we really need to save every photo we take, along with assigning key words and giving star ratings to them?
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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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PHOTO CREATIVITY (Zoom) - July 31, August 7 & 14, 6:30-9:30pm
ON LOCATION (in-person & a Zoom photo review)- Sundays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2 & 16, 1:45-4:45pm
THE EXPOSURE TRIANGLE (in-person) - Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 6:30-9:30pm
MAIN STREET USA (Zoom)- Thursdays, November 6 & 13, 6:30-9:30pm
DC NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)- Mondays, November 10 & 17, 6:30-9:30pm
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MARYLAND HALL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS
CAMERA GEAR- WHAT SHOULD I BUY?! (in-person)- Wednesday, September 3, 6:30-9:30pm
PRO QUALITY PHOTOS USING ANY CAMERA (in-person)- Wednesdays, September 10, 17 & 24, 6:30-9:30pm
BLACK & WHITE ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)- Wednesdays, October 1 & 15, 6:30-9:30pm
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)- Mondays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 6:30-9:30pm
ANNAPOLIS BY NIGHT: HOLIDAY SEASON & MIDNIGHT MADNESS! (in-person)- Thursdays, December 4, 11 & 18, 6:30-9:30pm
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VISARTS
PRO QUALITY PHOTOS USING ANY CAMERA (in-person)- Thursdays, October 16, 23 & 30, 6:30-9:30pm
NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)- Monday, November 3, 7-10pm
CAMERA GEAR- WHAT SHOULD I BUY?! (Zoom)- Thursday, November 20, 6-9pm
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)- Mondays, January 5, 12, 26 & February 2, 2026, 6:30-9:30pm
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DELAPLAINE ARTS CENTER
CAMERA GEAR- WHAT SHOULD I BUY?! (Zoom)- Wednesday, October 8, 6-9pm
PHOTOGRAPHING FREDERICK- ARCHITECTURE & PUBLIC ART (in-person)- Saturdays, October 18 (10am-2pm) & 25 (10am-1pm)
CANINES ON THE CREEK: DOGGY PARADE & COSTUME CONTEST (in-person)- Saturday, October 25, 1:30-4:30pm
PRO QUALITY PHOTOS USING ANY CAMERA (Zoom)- Wednesdays, November 5, 12 & 19, 6-9pm
NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY: SAILING THROUGH THE WINTER SOLSTICE (in-person)- Tuesday, December 2, 6-9pm
THE EXPOSURE TRIANGLE (in-person)- Saturday, December 13, 10am-1pm
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