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WSP - The Washington DC School of Photography - Quality Photo Courses.

Welcome to Washington School of Photography
Our History

From humble beginnings…to a nationally recognized program.

The Washington School of Photography was founded in 1976, to bring professional photographic education to the Washington, DC/Baltimore metro area. Starting in just two rooms, the workshops and classes quickly grew. In the 1980s, the Professional Photography Program was approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

Cameras for kids
Cameras for kids
WSP is gathering film and digital cameras, both point and shoots and SLRs, for a great cause – we hope you will join us!  By donating your used equipment to the “Cameras For Kids” drive, you will gain the satisfaction of seeing your equipment used to educate and broaden the world view of a child, and can take the tax write off at the end of the year – a true win-win.
Professional Program
Certificate in Professional Photography

Along with our many workshops and special events, we also offer a program of courses leading to a certificate in professional photography. Both serious hobbyists and aspiring professional photographers are welcome to enroll.

Open House/Informational Sessions will be held:

  • Saturday, June 6, 11am
  • Saturday, July 25, 11am
  • Sunday, August 23; noon
Kathleen Ewing has closed her gallery doors for the last time
Legendary DC photography gallery owner Kathleen Ewing has closed her gallery
It's the end of an era among Washington, DC's photography community. Legendary DC photography gallery owner Kathleen Ewing has closed her gallery doors for the last time. According to a Washington Post report, Ewing cites an increasing trend toward Internet sales which have cut into traditional in-person viewing and buying of fine art photography.
Gift Certificates
Gift Certificates
  • Now your friends and family can choose anything that WSP offers in its selection of workshops and classes - Just give a WSP Gift Certificate and the recipient can apply the gift toward their choice of educational workshops.

  • Our gift certificates mailed in a plain envelope the same day you complete your purchase, so they'll never know what you ordered. The recipient may use the gift certificate at our office or by phoning us.
Our Facilities
Facilities Descriptions

Currently, the Washington School of Photography occupies 6,000 square feet, offering students two fully equipped studios, numerous classrooms, darkroom, gallery space, a dedicated digital classroom, library, and finishing room. 

The state-approved Professional Photography Program gives over 100 students per year the opportunity to realize their dream by offering both daytime and night classes in a one year program, while hundreds of community members enjoy weeknight and weekend workshops...


Gallery Events - Your Best Shot
Your Best Shot Your Best Shot

FRIDAY JULY 10, 2009

WSP will open a gallery show called “Your Best Shot”, featuring the work of current Professional Program students and grads.


 
Donations
Donation Information

Donations in the form of funding, volunteer time, and underutilized equipment can generate tax deductions for you, and provide additional learning tools for our students.