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)

FREDERICK, MD, NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)
Sailing Through the Winter Solstice 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.

Sunday, January 18, 5-8pm, $55 $46.75 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm)


PHOTO CHALLENGE (not a contest)- INDOOR MACRO (Zoom)
Need motivation to get out (or stay in?) and shoot? If so, we'll discuss the tips, tricks and techniques to take incredible macro photos of flowers, plants, jewelry and more- all in the warmth of your home using window light and inexpensive light boxes to get great results. Outdoor photos will be allowed also. The second session will be a photo review.

Mondays, January 19 (6:30-8:30pm) & February 23 (6:30-9:30pm), $95 $80.75 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm)


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.

Mondays, January 26, February 2, 9 & 16, 6:30-9:30pm, $220 $187 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm)


PHOTO CHALLENGE (not a contest)- EVALUATING YOUR PHOTOS (Zoom)
Determining which of our photos are truly the "best of the best" is a crucial skill to develop. Learn how to take your emotions out of the process, how to analyze each photo (plenty of notes will be supplied) and then review them comparatively and objectively. Once you get the "best of the best" in one location, then archive all others to get them out of your way. The second session will be a photo review.

Tuesdays, February 3 (6:30-8:30pm) & March 3 (6:30-9:30pm), $95 $80.75 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm)


PHOTO CHALLENGE (not a contest)- ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS (Zoom)
Increase your ISO and take incredible photos of stained glass, sculpture, mosaics, ceilings, staircases, doors, great spaces and much more- in museums, train stations, places of worship, libraries and wherever you can find a good subject. The second session will be a photo review.

Tuesdays, February 10 (6:30-8:30pm) & March 10 (6:30-9:30pm), $95 $80.75 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm)


DC IN FOCUS- DC INTERIORS (in-person & Zoom)
Ask and you shall receive- since it's February, we'll keep this one indoors. We'll meet in the field for the first 3 weeks and have a Zoom photo review for the final week. We'll visit the following locations (subject to change based on weather and city events): the Library of Congress, the National Cathedral & TBD.

Saturdays, February 14, 21, 28 & March 7, 10:15am-1:15pm, $220 $187 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm) + National Cathedral admission fee


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.

Sunday, February 15, 1:30-4:30pm, $55 $46.75 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm)


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.

Sunday, February 15, 5:30-8:30pm, $55 $46.75 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm)


ASPECT RATIOS (Zoom)
Gain an understanding of aspect ratios (digital sensors and film), changing the aspect ratio in-camera, aspect ratio constraints while cropping in post-production and using the Photoshop Image Size and Canvas Size commands. We'll also discuss how the aspect ratio affects print sizes and presentation methods (mat board, frames, etc.).

Tuesday, February 24, 6:30-9:30pm, $55 $46.75 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm)


DC IN FOCUS- MARCH MADNESS (in-person and Zoom)
We'll meet in the field for the first 4 weeks and have a Zoom photo review for the final week.

Sundays, March 1, 15, 22, 29 (all 10am-1pm) & April 12 (6:30-9:30pm, Zoom photo review), $275 $233.75 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm)


PHOTO CHALLENGE (not a contest)- ENTROPY (Zoom)
Need motivation to get out and shoot? If so, consider photographs that feature "a gradual decline into disorder." Appropriate subjects would be rust, corrosion, peeling paint, broken windows, abandoned buildings, ruins, illegible signage, verdigris patina on bronze sculpture, weathered items, spoiled rotten street bananas and more. The second session will be a photo review.

Mondays, March 2 & 30, from 6:30-9:30pm, $110 $93.50 (sale ends 1/11/26, 11:59pm)


TTL EXTERNAL FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (Zoom)
TTL flashes (such as the Canon 430EX and the Nikon SB-700), flash modes (auto/fill, slow sync, rear curtain, red eye reduction), bounce flash, flash exposure compensation and accessories. Fully manual flashes, such as Vivitar, won't be covered.

Monday, March 9, 6:30-9:30pm, $55 $46.75 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm)


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, lighting conditions and the 5 factors that would guarantee a great composition. Weekly assignments will reinforce the class topics.

Tuesdays, March 24, 31 & April 7, 6:30-9:30pm, $165 $140.25 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm)


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.)

Saturdays, March 28 (Blossom Kite Festival, 10am-1pm), April 4 (Petalpalooza, 1-4pm), April 11 (Cherry Blossom Parade, 10am-1pm) & April 18 (Zoom photo review, 10am-1pm), $220 $187 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm)


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.

Saturday, April 25, 11am-2pm, $55 $46.75 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm)


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.

Saturday, May 2, 8am-12pm, $73 $62.05 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm)


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.

Saturday, May 16, 11am-2pm, $55 $46.75 (sale ends 1/11/26 @ 11:59pm)


BACK TO TOP

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.


BACK TO TOP

SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES

INDOOR MACRO (Zoom)- Thursdays, January 15 & 22, 6:30-9:30pm

ON LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person & a Zoom review)- Sundays, Jan 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, Mar 1 & 8, 1:45-4:45pm

CAPTURING WINTER SCENES (Zoom)- Thursdays, January 29 & February 5, 6:30-9:30pm

UNDERSTANDING YOUR NEW MIRRORLESS CAMERA (Zoom)- Thursdays, February 12 & 19, 6:30-9:30pm

BLACK & WHITE ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHY (Zoom)- Thursdays, February 26 & March 5, 6:30-9:30pm

THE EXPOSURE TRIANGLE (Zoom)- Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16 & 23, 6:30-9:30pm

ON LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person & a Zoom review)- Sundays, April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 & 17, 1:45-4:45pm

DON'T FORGET TO REMEMBER (Zoom)- Wednesdays, April 15, 22 & 29, 6:30-9:30pm

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY (Zoom)- Thursdays, April 30, May 7, 14 & 21, 6:30-9:30pm


BACK TO TOP

MARYLAND HALL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

INDOOR MACRO (in-person)- Wednesdays, January 21 & 28, 6:30-9:30pm

BLACK & WHITE ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)- Wednesdays, February 11 & 25, 6:30-9:30pm

CAMERA GEAR- WHAT SHOULD I BUY?! (in-person)- Wednesday, February 18, 6:30-9:30pm

APERTURES, SHUTTER SPEEDS & EXPOSURE MODES (in-person)- Wednesday, March 11, 6:30-9:30pm

LENSES, ISO & TRIPODS (in-person)- Wednesday, March 18, 6:30-9:30pm

EXPOSURE & HISTOGRAMS (in-person)- Wednesday, March 25, 6:30-9:30pm

ANNAPOLIS IN BLACK & WHITE (in-person)- Wednesdays, May 6, 13 & 20, 6:30-9:30pm


BACK TO TOP

VISARTS

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)- Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20 & 27, 6:30-9:30pm

ROCKVILLE (& BEYOND) PUBLIC ART PHOTOGRAPHY (in-person)- Thursdays, March 12 & 26, 6:30-9:30pm

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


BACK TO TOP

DELAPLAINE ARTS CENTER

FIRE IN ICE EVENT (in-person)- Saturday, February 7, 10am-1pm

DIGITAL BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY (Zoom)- Wednesday, March 4, 6-9pm

YOUR NEW MIRRORLESS CAMERA (Zoom)- Wednesdays, April 1 & 8, 6-9pm


BACK TO TOP