About the Leesburg School of Photography

The Leesburg School of Photography at Photoworks brings the high quality and comprehensive photographic arts instruction to Northern Virginia.

Private lessons are offered for students from all backgrounds and levels of ability, from people who are just beginning to use a digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera, to advanced photographers interested in learning how to manage and enhance their digital images with a software program such as Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop.

The School’s sessions usually take place in the studio facilities at Photoworks, but can be arranged to take place in a different location.

We are also committed to furthering the development of a thriving Arts and Cultural District in Historic Downtown Leesburg.

Photoworks ranks among the foremost photography businesses in the region. in the past the National Park Service has entrusted its historic art and photo collection to Photoworks for reproduction services, both for its archives and for distribution.

The owner-operators of Photoworks, KD Kidder and Neil Steinberg, have long been instrumental in developing the local arts, business, and education communities. KD is a co-founder of Leesburg’s popular First Friday Gallery Walk. “First Friday” brings monthly crowds of shoppers and diners to businesses throughout the downtown area.

Throughout Photoworks’ 44-year-history, Neil and KD have encouraged and supported young people interested in photography, by sponsoring internships; routinely hosting shows of work by local students in their third-floor gallery; serving as judges for student photo competitions at area schools and at the annual Loudoun County 4H Fair; and by offering summer camps for teens in film, darkroom, and digital photography.

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