Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls - National Mall Central Shoot
Capture iconic landmarks in this photography class on the National Mall, mastering camera controls and composition.
This fun and educational photography class on the historic National Mall in Washington, D.C. offers you in-depth instruction and an iconic location to master your camera controls while capturing some of the nation's most famous landmarks. Working alongside a professional photographer, you will practice adjusting essential settings like ISO, aperture and shutter speed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras to take perfect shots of monuments like the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Veteran's Memorial and U.S. Capitol. The expansive open spaces of the National Mall provide the ideal opportunity to learn about composition, motion and lighting, helping you create dynamic, balanced images of these historic sites.
This class is ideal for beginner and advanced photographers and the perfect opportunity to refine your hobby skills or build your portfolio.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 2 hours
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Mark
11 Jun 2026
Very nice group of people and made sure every detail was planned out thoroughly. Ron, who was our photographer instructor, was very good as laying out how our camera works. Very nice introduction.
Michele
02 May 2026
Mark hosted our class and he did a great job. The class size was perfect and he was very personable and helpful. Would take another class.
Marcela
11 Jan 2026
Christine was excellent in giving m important information about how to set my aperture, shutter speed and how to look at the subjects in order to get interesting photos. I highly recommend this experience!
Instructor Richard leads photography classes that aim to help students maximize their potential for producing quality photos using digital cameras and smart phone technology. In addition to sharing tech tips and tricks, his courses introduce concepts of composition, value and balance in subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits. With guidance from Instructor Richard, everyone can learn to capture striking digital images.
