Photography Class: Composition in the Field - National Mall Central Shoot
Join a photography class at the National Mall and capture iconic landmarks with professional guidance.
Take part in a photography class at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. and enjoy a unique opportunity to learn composition techniques while capturing iconic landmarks. This class, led by a professional photographer and skilled instructor, is designed for all skill levels and covers essential composition techniques like the rule of thirds, symmetry and balancing elements in the frame. Whether you are shooting with a DSLR or mirrorless camera, you will practice these techniques while photographing famous monuments like the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, ensuring your compositions are balanced and visually striking. The three-hour class begins with instruction and gives you plenty of hands-on practice and time to photograph the buildings and monuments.
It's the ideal opportunity to explore the country's rich heritage while adding beautiful images to your portfolio.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 3 hours
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Adilene
03 Aug 2026
Nate was excellent! Very thorough, answered all my questions and did a great job with recommendations on future equipment.
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.
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.
