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Photo Tour of DC

Washington DC

From: $89.00 4 Options Available
Based on Half Day Tour for 1
Option & Pricing:
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Location
Pier 4, 6th & Water Streets - Washington DC
SKU
CRE-WAS-0016
Overview

Embark on a photo tour of the most popular monuments and historic buildings in DC with one of the nation's leading providers of photography training field trips!

  • Established in 1999, this outdoor photo class has booked over 36,000 students
  • Featured on the NBC Today Show, your Paris-trained architectural photographer offers hands-on tips
  • Provider is a recipient of Trip Advisor's Hall of Fame Award for 5-star reviews for 5 consecutive years
  • Basic architectural photography including exposure, composition, lighting, outdoor portraiture, and interior photography without flash or tripod at Union Station
  • Hone your skills as a photographer and immerse yourself in the nation's capitol!
When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You'll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions and your experience with us begins!

Half-Day
Year-Round:
Thursdays & Saturdays - 9:40 AM

Full-Day
Year-Round:
Wednesdays - 9:00 AM

Essential Information
  • Transportation and materials are included
  • Participants must bring their own photography equipment
Duration
Half-day tours last approximately 3.5 hours; full-day tours last approximately 8 hours
Experience Provider Info
Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.
Maximum Participants
You will be accompanied by other participants with up to 10 photographers per tour.
Spectators
This experience is only for booked participants.
Weather Dependent
This experience is not weather dependent. Be prepared for the weather and get your camera ready to capture natural elements.
What To Wear
Please dress appropriately for expected weather conditions. You will be walking throughout the tour, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
What should I bring?
Listed below is suggested, optional equipment to bring with you. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to inquire further.

* If you have a point and shoot camera, please learn how to turn the flash off and on and how to use the white balance feature
* If you have an SLR body, bring lenses from 20mm up to 300mm, if available. If not, an 18-55mm or 18-70mm lens is fine
* Circular Polarizing filter and neutral density filters
* Digital shooters, bring several memory cards or backup devices
* Film shooters, bring several rolls of film, ISO 200-400
* Spare fully charged batteries or fresh alkalines
* Lens cleaning kit (air blower, brush, etc)

How long is the tour?
You can choose from either a half-day tour lasting approximately 3.5 hours or a full-day tour lasting approximately 8 hours. 
What happens if it rains?
The Photo Tour of Washington DC runs rain or shine. In the event of severe inclement weather you will be taken to covered locations.

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time.  If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have received a booking confirmation, all bookings are final. No cancellations or rescheduling requests will be allowed. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience.

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Washington DC

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