Travel Photography: A Photographer's Guide to Washington DC
Get the inside scoop on photographing iconic Washington DC from a local! Join John Dukes and Larry Becker for a behind the scenes tour of this amazing city. John starts the class getting you oriented, sharing the gear he uses, and teaching you how to get around. From there, you will be introduced to the best times and vantage points for photographing all of the must see destinations as well as a few places only the locals would know. Be sure to download the PDF containing all of the names and addresses of the locations discussed.
Release Date: 2024-08-22
Lessons
Introduction
Join John and Larry as they introduce the class.
Duration: 1 mins 16 seconds
Gear, Getting Oriented, and Transportation
Learn how to best get around DC, what gear John uses, and get oriented to this great city.
Duration: 16 mins 20 seconds
Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin
Probably one of the most well known and visually beautiful areas in DC is the Jefferson Memorial and the area around the Tidal Basin.
Duration: 10 mins 3 seconds
Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool
An iconic spot in DC, the Lincoln Memorial is very popular and completely worth visiting at the right time of day.
Duration: 12 mins 2 seconds
White House
You know you're going to stop by the White House, so join John and learn the best way to photograph it.
Duration: 6 mins 48 seconds
Capitol Building
Another iconic stop is the Capitol Building. Learn how to get inside and get the best photo spots.
Duration: 9 mins 0 seconds
Library of Congress
A can't miss destination, the Library of Congress is absolutely gorgeous, and John has the scoop on best time to go and how to gain access.
Duration: 10 mins 57 seconds
Iwo Jima Memorial and Netherlands Carillon
Technically not consider DC, but to locals, it definitely is part of DC and you'll want to put this location on your list.
Duration: 8 mins 9 seconds
Arlington National Cemetery
There's so much to see and photograph, and such a meaningful and moving part of US history.
Duration: 13 mins 42 seconds
Union Station
If you love trains and train stations, you'll want to put this location on your list of destinations to photograph.
Duration: 5 mins 15 seconds
Smithsonian Castle
Great photography opportunities can be found here and it is near a lot of other museums.
Duration: 5 mins 5 seconds
Washington National Cathedral
This is an absolute must for anyone who wants to photograph beautiful churches and cathedrals.
Duration: 15 mins 14 seconds
Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Here's a place you may not have ever heard of, but its a beautiful building inside and out, and easy to get to and explore.
Duration: 10 mins 56 seconds
Anderson House
An epic interior to photograph on embassy row, that you can visit as part of a tour.
Duration: 11 mins 2 seconds
Gravelly Point State Park
An unexpected and fascinating location right next to the airport that gives you an up close view of planes landing.
Duration: 6 mins 40 seconds