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)

FOCUS ON COMPOSITION (Zoom)
We'll discuss the classic techniques of rule of thirds, filling the frame, leading lines, framing, repetition and more. We'll then go beyond the classic recommendations to discuss balance, simplicity, natural lighting conditions and the 5 factors that would guarantee a great composition. Weekly assignments will reinforce the class topics.

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.

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.

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.

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): Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market, DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle and the Downtown DC Holiday Market.

OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA, VA, NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)
The lighted trees along King Street and number of buses & trolleys make for very dramatic night photos. We'll also visit the tress in Market Square and at the Waterfront. 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.

DUPONT CIRCLE DC NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)
We'll shoot at, in and around Dupont Circle- a great location due to the circle and amount of buses that allow for great light trail photos. Learn the techniques required to capture great nighttime photos of light trails, architecture and photojournalism! Bring your tripod and we’ll address how to use exposure modes, exposure compensation, white balance and ISO to guarantee great results.

US CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE & CAPITOL GROUNDS 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.

PENN QUARTER & DOWNTOWN DC HOLIDAY MARKET NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)
We'll shoot at Penn Quarter (including Pennsylvania Avenue, the National Archives, 7th St. and the Chinatown Friendship Arch) and the Downtown DC Holiday Market. Learn the techniques required to capture great nighttime photos of light trails, architecture and photojournalism! Bring your tripod and we’ll address how to use exposure modes, exposure compensation, white balance and ISO to guarantee great results.

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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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AUTUMN SCENES (Zoom)- Thursdays, October 29 & November 5, 6:30-9:30pm

DC NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY- Mondays, November 2 (Zoom) & 9 (in-person), 6:30-9:30pm

INDOOR MACRO (Zoom)- Thursdays, January 14 & 21, 6:30-9:30pm

ON LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person & a Zoom review)- Sundays, January 24, 31, February 14, 21, 28 & March 7, 1:45-4:45pm

CAPTURING WINTER SCENES (Zoom)- Thursdays, January 28 & February 4, 6:30-9:30pm

PHOTO 101 (Zoom)- Thursdays, February 11, 18, 25 & March 4, 6:30-9:30pm

BLACK & WHITE ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHY (Zoom)- Mondays, February 1 & 8, 6:30-9:30pm

DC NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY- Mondays, February 22 (Zoom) & March 1 (in-person), 6:30-9:30pm

THE PHOTO ESSAY (Zoom)- Thursdays, April 1 & 22, 6:30-9:30pm

ENTROPY: FINDING THE BEAUTY (Zoom)- Thursdays, April 8 & 15, 6:30-9:30pm

ON LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person & a Zoom review)- Sundays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 & 16, 1:45-4:45pm

DON'T FORGET TO REMEMBER (Zoom)- Tuesdays, April 13, 20 & 27, 6:30-9:30pm

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY (Zoom)- Thursdays, April 29, May 6, 13 & 20, 6:30-9:30pm

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MARYLAND HALL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

ANNAPOLIS BY NIGHT: HOLIDAY SEASON (in-person)- Thursdays, December 3, 10 & 17, 6:30-9:30pm

INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)- Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6:30-9:30pm

COMPOSITION & CREATIVITY (in-person)- Wednesdays, March 31, April 7 & 14, 6:30-9:30pm


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VISARTS

NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)- Thursday, November 12, 6:30-9:30pm

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)- Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2027, 6:30-9:30pm

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DELAPLAINE ARTS CENTER

NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY- SAILING THROUGH THE WINTER SOLSTICE (in-person)- Tuesday, December 1 (6-9pm)


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