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Upcoming Classes

Sepulveda Dam, Sepulveda Basin Recreation Zone, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, USA

Basic Photography with Peter Bennett (In-Person Learning – Six Sessions)


  • Wednesday
     February 18, 2026
     7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Wednesday
     February 25, 2026
     7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Wednesday
     March 11, 2026
     7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Wednesday
     March 18, 2026
     7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Wednesday
     March 25, 2026
     7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

In this beginning workshop, students will learn all the controls and functions on their digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) or mirrorless cameras, basic camera operation (including f-stop, shutter speed and ISO), fundamental concepts of photography, and how to control the photograph’s final look.


  • Saturday
     February 21, 2026
     10:00 am – 11:30 am

Learn what it really takes to fund and publish a photobook, from production costs to distribution realities. In this session, Mary Virginia Swanson shares practical strategies for sponsorship, insights on photobook competitions, and honest advice on crowdfunding, empowering artists at any stage of their project.