The DC Region's Most Trusted Photography Teacher
Genuinely Small Classes
No more than 6 students per session so you get direct, individual attention every time.
Decades of Teaching Experience
21 years as Program Head at NVCC Loudoun Campus and former Corcoran School of Art faculty.
Flexible — Zoom or In-Person
Classes run live online and at multiple DC-area locations to fit your schedule.
Students Return Again and Again
Hundreds of graduates across the DC region who continue to photograph with confidence.
Find Classes for Photography Near Me
Digital Camera Basics
3 sessions
Master ISO, shutter, aperture, and composition. Get out of Auto mode and shoot with real control.
Digital Photography — Next Steps
Advanced techniques
Build on camera basics with deeper technique, creative choices, and advanced composition.
Lightroom: Organizing & Editing
Post-processing
Organize your library and edit with confidence. The most popular course in the catalog.
On Location Photography
Field sessions
Take your skills outside into real shooting environments with Eliot as your guide.
Photoshop for Lightroom Users
Advanced editing
Extend your post-processing skills into Photoshop's specialized retouching tools.
Personalized sessions tailored to your camera, your software, and your photography goals.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Find a Photography Teacher Near Me — Meet Eliot Cohen
Eliot Cohen is Washington, DC's most experienced digital photography teacher. He spent 21 years as Program Head for Photography at Northern Virginia Community College's Loudoun Campus, earned the college's highest teaching award, and served as a faculty member at the Corcoran School of Art.
21 years as NVCC Photography Program Head
Recipient of the college's highest teaching award
Former Corcoran School of Art faculty member
International workshop leader across the US and abroad
"Keep classes small, keep the pace logical, and never leave a student behind."
Photography Classes Washington DC & Beyond
Washington Photo Focus serves students across the entire DC metro area and online. Whether you're searching for photography classes in Washington
DC, Northern Virginia, or Maryland — or simply want to join from home via Zoom — Eliot Cohen brings the same expert instruction to every format.
Washington, DC
• Capitol Hill
• Georgetown
• Dupont Circle
• Foggy Bottom
Northern Virginia
Maryland
• McLean / Tysons
• Arlington
• Alexandria
• Reston · Fairfax
Also available live via Zoom — connect from anywhere, no commute required.
• Bethesda
• Rockville
• Silver Spring
• Chevy Chase
