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)
NEGATIVE INFLUENCE (Zoom)
Time marches on and it is absolutely cruel and unforgiving. Rescue your family's vintage negatives/slides and get them digitized. We'll discuss ways to view the negatives/slides, along with scanning & viewing options. Rediscover and share the memories before it's too late!
PHOTO CHALLENGE (not a contest): PATTERNS IN NATURE (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.
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 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 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.
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- WASHINGTON, DC, HOLIDAY NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)
We'll visit: Dupont Circle (including the DC Holiday Market and Connecticut Ave), Penn Quarter (including the Downtown DC Holiday Market, Archives, 7th St. and Chinatown Friendship Arch) and the Capitol Grounds (Botanic Gardens, Capitol Reflecting Pool, Capitol Christmas Tree, Supreme Court and Union Station). 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 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
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)- Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6:30-9:30pm
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
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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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