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Best Photography Classes In Baltimore

In a world where everyone carries a multi-megapixel camera around in their pocket and belongs to social networks that involve snapping off pictures by the boatload, it seems like everyone is an amateur photographer. But what if you really want to stretch your artistic muscles and bring your game up to the next level? There are a surprising number of accessible and versatile opportunities right in your backyard to learn all of the tricks of professional photography. Here are five of the best in the Baltimore area.
Baltimore Photo Safari
(443) 812-5028
www.baltimorephotosafari.com

Baltimore Photo Safari is the educational extension of David Muse Photography. In addition to teaching courses on photography, David is a widely traveled and wildly successful freelance photographer and writer. The concept of Baltimore Photo Safari is to take to the streets and learn by doing. Consequently, David schedules regular events which you may sign up for by checking the schedule and then attend as David teaches you how and what to photograph. You'll get to photograph things like the colorful street art of Baltimore, or the Chesapeake at night as the city lights reflect from its surface - events may even take you out of Baltimore to venues like the wilderness of West Virginia. But it would be best to sign up well ahead of time: David's classes are popular and they tend to fill up quickly. If you can't make the workshops, or want more individualized training, you can arrange a private tutoring session with David.

Capital Photography Center
(703) 549-7150
www.capitalphotographycenter.com

Growing out of a camera retailer into a massive enterprise offering close to 50 different workshops and classes, Capital Photography is based in DC, but offers classes as far South as Falls Church, VA and as far North as Monkton, MD. Classes range in topic from art to nature to portrait to how to get artistic with your iPhone, and class sizes are small enough that each individual gets the personal attention they deserve in order to perfect their craft. Workshops meet as scheduled at venues or studios in order to study and photo a particular topic, so check the class schedule.

The Photo Workshops
1411 Hollins St.
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 566-1222
www.thephotoworkshops.net

Professional photographers Roger Miller and Jeffery Wolk present regular classes and workshops on digital photography. It's a new age, and the digital camera reigns supreme. Learn how to handle your cutting edge imaging technology and how to edit those photos once you've taken them. Miller and Wolk make the classes relaxing and fun, while still being informative and filled with helpful content. Check the schedule to find the best workshop for you, and get started learning how to sling your camera with the best of them.

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Baltimore Photo Social
(443) 413-1571
www.baltimorephotosocial.com

Baltimore Photo Social rents photo booths and provides photography for events such as weddings, birthdays, and graduations in Maryland. However, it has expanded its service into the area of photography classes, as well. Now you can choose from a number of courses for photography neophytes looking to learn how to handle their camera and looking for opportunities. Try out the Sunday Social Photo Tour and Bar Hop, the Night Photography Class (in that order), and then check out the Light Painting class being offered. Baltimore Photo Social offers great tips and opportunities for newbies, and makes certain that you have lots of fun while learning!

Kat Forder
5800 Main St., Suite 4
Elkridge, MD 21075
(202) 669-8023
www.katforder.com

Kat Forder is a photography studio which specializes in child and newborn photography. It also hosts a variety of workshops and training experiences available for everyone - from amateur to expert. One of the more unique events hosted by Kat Forder is the regular "Fireside Chats," wherein photographers of all ranges and experience levels are invited to attend in order to share their experience and tips with one another. The chats are hosted and moderated, but there is an element of freedom for everyone to share and ask questions in order to further their experience appropriately. These sessions are inexpensive, and include beverage services.

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Joel Furches is a freelance writer and researcher for The Examiner and Logos Software, and also manages his own catalog of writing on Hub Pages. Joel is on the board of directors for Ratio Christi. He has a bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Education.
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