CLASSES

Featured Classes

Upcoming Classes

The Photojournalist’s Toolkit with Thomas Alleman (Hybrid Learning – Six Sessions)

Wednesday (Online)
October 21, 2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday (In-Person)
October 25, 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday (Online)
October 28, 2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This class serves as an introductory course in photojournalism methods and conventions for students who’ve achieved “advanced beginner” status, at least. Through demonstrations and exercises, students will learn about the camera techniques that are best suited to the situations a photojournalist will be assigned to cover: breaking news, the scheduled news event, the feature situation, sports, and the portrait.

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

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

Wednesday
October 21, 2026
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday
October 28, 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.

Beyond Focus: Mastering The Art of Blur with Susan Burnstine (Online Learning – Five Sessions)

Thursday
October 22, 2026
9:45 am – 12:15 pm
Thursday
October 29, 2026
9:45 am – 12:15 pm
Thursday
November 5, 2026
9:45 am – 12:15 pm
Thursday
November 12, 2026
9:45 am – 12:15 pm
Thursday
November 19, 2026
9:45 am – 12:15 pm

In this workshop, students will explore a variety of ways to use blur in their imagery while being provided with essential tools to help understand how and why to use this aesthetic in their work.