Photography Training Classes

Who These Classes Are For


Our photography workshops are ideal for:

• Beginners

• Hobbyists

• Parents wanting better family photos

• Small business owners

• Aspiring photographers


No professional experience required.


Why Learn With Us?

With years of experience photographing weddings, portraits, and events across Maryland, we bring real-world experience into every class.

You won’t just learn theory — you’ll learn practical skills you can use immediately.


Upcoming Classes

Current classes are below


If you're searching for Maryland photography classes in Mount Airy or Frederick, we would love to help you grow your skills.


We offer photography training classes in Mount Airy, Frederick, Carroll County, and throughout Maryland. If you are looking for Maryland photography workshops designed for beginners, contact us for upcoming dates.


Interested in seeing how we apply these techniques professionally? Explore our wedding photography portfolio here.

Come join us for our

Photoshop Essentials Training Class

Photoshop Essentials beginner workshop flyer for October 3 2026 in Mount Airy MD featuring laptop and portrait editing setup.

Would you love to feel more confident using Photoshop?


Join us for Photoshop Essentials, a hands-on beginner workshop designed to help photographers understand the tools they will use most often.


During this three-hour class, we will cover:


• Navigating Photoshop and working with panels

• Cropping and improving composition

• Making accurate selections

• Removing unwanted objects and distractions

• Working with brushes

• Understanding layers


📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026

⏰ 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

📍 Our studio in Mount Airy, Maryland

💻 $149 per person


This is a hands-on training experience, so it is highly recommended that you bring a laptop with the latest version of Adobe Photoshop installed.


Class size will be kept intentionally small so Tracy and I can provide individual attention and help each attendee as we work through the lessons together.


Note: This is one of most requested training classes and it likely will sell out very quickly! Seating is limited. Click the link below to reserve your spot!

More New Photography Training Classes Coming Soon in 2026!


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Maryland Photography Training & Workshops

Ready to take control of your camera and move beyond auto mode?

At John Dukes Photography, we offer hands-on photography classes and workshops in Mount Airy, Maryland, designed for beginners and enthusiasts who want to understand their camera and create more intentional images.

Whether you're brand new to photography or looking to refine your skills, our training sessions are structured, approachable, and designed to build confidence.

We are very pleased to be offering many photography training classes in 2026, in the studio, in the classroom and also out in the field! We try to keep the class sizes small so that all participants can receive individual attention. Keep checking back because new classes are added all the time!


John is a certified professional photographer with Professional Photographers of America and he is also a KelbyOne instructor, among some of the greatest photography teachers in the industry.

KelbyOne Instructor


As a KelbyOne instructor, I teach photographers around the world how to create compelling, professional images — you can view my online classes here.

https://members.kelbyone.com/author/john_dukes/

John is a proud member and sponsor of KelbyOne and he is also a KelbyOne Photography Instructor


Here are some of my appearances as a special guest of Scott Kelby on The Grid below! I am also a KelbyOne Instructor and you can view my photography training classes on KelbyOne!

Guest on Platypod Perspectives with Larry Becker


Here is an episode where I was a guest of Larry Becker on Platypod Perspectives

"John is very generous with sharing his photography skills. He genuinely wants you to be the very best and his class was fun, interesting and interactive. We had such a great time!"

—Donna W.

"It was like having my own personal mentor! Definitely recommend."

—Alex K.

"John's basic photography training class was fun and I learned so much! I now know how to work my camera and I am prepared to get great shots Thank you!"

—Denise K.