Photography Class: Composition in the Field in Washington Union Station
Learn composition skills in this photography class in Washington’s Union Station!
With its soaring vaulted ceilings, sweeping staircases and grand Beaux-Arts architecture, the station offers countless opportunities to practice visual storytelling. After an educational lecture from an experienced instructor, set out to explore the station’s vast concourse, elegant archways and lively crowds. Leading lines appear in the long hallways and train platforms, while symmetry shines in the station’s marble columns and gilded detailing.
Travelers on the move provide opportunities for street photography, and the interplay of natural light streaming through high windows invites experimentation with contrast and framing. From capturing the grandeur of the architecture to the energy of daily commuters, this workshop blends history, motion and artistry, gifting you with sharper compositional skills.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 3 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!
Event location: 35 Columbus Monument Drive Northeast, Washington, DC, 20005
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
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.
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