| 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.
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| 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 Houses will be held:
- Saturday, May 17, 11am - 1pm
- Sunday, July 27, 1-3pm
- Saturday August 9, 11am - 1pm
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| WSP Latest News | Fine Art Landscapes by Local Artists Washington Gallery of Photography to Showcase Fine Art Landscapes by Local Artists
(Bethesda, MD) – The Gallery at the Washington School of Photography will host an extraordinary exhibit featuring black and white images by Washington area artists Alain Debrabant and Alfonso Wright. As part of the Bethesda Art Walk, “The A&A Show” will open Friday, May 9.
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| Camera Club | Camera Club
The WSP camera club meets monthly at WSP to discuss events and developments in the field, then hear a guest speaker, with an emphasis on education. While other local clubs often stress competitive monthly judging, we stress education and non-judged sharing of images. Annual dues are $60, which includes refreshments at each meeting.
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| Gallery News | WSP Revolutionizes Call for Entry Process Washington School of Photography Revolutionizes Call for Entry Process
Artists to Receive Optional Juror Feedback on Submissions
(Bethesda, MD) – The Washington School of Photography has introduced a new educational tool into the call for entries submissions process, allowing photographers and other artists to receive critical feedback from jurors about their exhibit submissions.
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| 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 ni... |
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