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The Photographer’s Trifecta: Intention, Expression, and Articulation with Aline Smithson (In-person Learning – Six Sessions – Santa Barbara, CA)

Thursday (orientation)
May 15, 2025
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday (workshop)
May 16, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday (workshop)
May 17, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday (workshop)
May 18, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday (workshop)
May 19, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday (workshop)
May 20, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

In this workshop, led by Aline Smithson, photographers will explore the process of creating intentional, concept-driven work that resonates within the contemporary fine art market. Through guided assignments and exposure to diverse photographic genres, participants will develop focused projects while learning how to articulate their vision and present their work with depth and meaning.

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Evolving Expression: Generative AI in Photography and Art with Ann Elliott Cutting (In-person Learning – Six Sessions – Santa Barbara, CA)

Thursday (orientation)
May 15, 2025
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday (workshop)
May 16, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday (workshop)
May 17, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday (workshop)
May 18, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday (workshop)
May 19, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday (workshop)
May 20, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

With the rise of generative AI, artists have access to tools that not only enhance imagery but offer an entirely new medium for creative expression. Join Ann Cutting for an intensive workshop exploring the powerful role of generative AI in the creation of still and motion imagery.

Photo by Paul Kessel, 2022 Exhibiting Artist

Basic Photography with Rebecca Truszkowski (In-Person Learning – Six Sessions)

Monday
May 19, 2025
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Monday
June 2, 2025
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Monday
June 9, 2025
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Monday
June 16, 2025
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Monday
June 23, 2025
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Monday
June 30, 2025
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) cameras, basic camera operation (including f-stop, shutter speed and ISO), fundamental concepts of photography, and how to control the photograph’s final look.

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Lighting, Portraiture and Fashion

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View Winter/Spring 2023 Catalog

Our Winter/Spring 2023 Catalog is available to view as an E-Zine.
Simply click the full screen option and flip through as you would a
magazine. Highlighted links will take you directly to any workshop of
your choosing!

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