The Art of Photography: Your Creative Approach with Ken Merfeld (Six sessions)
- June 26, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - July 3, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - July 10, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - July 17, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This class is designed to help you expand your approach to photography, to question the “how” and “why” of your technique, and to challenge and understand your creative process.
Poetry in Pictures with Josephine Sacabo (Weekend-Intensive)
- June 28, 2019
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - June 29, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm - June 30, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
This workshop is designed for those photographers whose inspiration is found in literature and art. Whether you are currently developing a photographic series based on a poem or look to illustrate your dreams, this class will explore the technical and stylistic means needed to express visually what holds meaning for you.
The Wet Plate Collodion Workshop with Allan Barnes (Two sessions – SMC Campus)
- June 29, 2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - June 30, 2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This two-day workshop serves as a hands-on introduction to this demanding but beautiful photographic process, invented by Frederick Scott Archer in the mid-19th Century.
Photographing in the Social Landscape with Thomas Alleman (Six sessions)
- July 9, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - July 16, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - July 23, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - July 28, 2019
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - July 30, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - August 6, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Through lectures and discussions, exercises and assignments, this class will explore the Social Landscape as other photographers have seen it over that last hundred years.
Music Photography Workshop with Jérôme Brunet (Weekend-Intensive)
- July 19, 2019
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - July 20, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm - July 21, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Join celebrated photographer Jérôme Brunet for a weekend of music and photography. Jérôme will take you “on assignment” to shoot a live rock band at an iconic Los Angeles music venue (to be determined).
The Photographer’s Eye – Part 2 with Thomas Alleman (Six sessions)
- July 24, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - July 31, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - August 7, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - August 10, 2019
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - August 14, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - August 21, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
In this second class, we’ll continue exploring the obstacles and limitations imposed by cameras, lenses, and “film”, and we’ll use lectures, presentations and assignments to learn techniques that overcome and exploit those troublesome realities.
The Fine Art Project with Elinor Carucci (Weekend-Intensive)
- August 16, 2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - August 17, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm - August 18, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
This workshop will help you fulfill and finish your fine art project, prepare it for presentation to a broader audience, and find avenues for potential exhibitions or book publishing.
Portfolio Development Workshop with Susan Burnstine (Six months)
- September 9, 2019
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm - October 7, 2019
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm - November 18, 2019
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm - December 16, 2019
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm - January 13, 2020
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm - February 10, 2020
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
This workshop, designed specifically for fine art photographers, focuses on developing artists’ portfolios over a six-month period of time.
The Next Step 1 with Aline Smithson (Six sessions – West side annex)
- September 11, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - September 18, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - September 25, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - October 2, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - October 16, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - October 23, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This class instructs the emerging photographer on how to present work to the fine art and documentary markets. It also provides an insight into the world of photography and helps photographers package themselves and their work in a professional manner.
The Portrait Series with Ken Merfeld (Six sessions)
- September 18, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - September 25, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - October 2, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - October 16, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - October 23, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - October 30, 2019
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
In this workshop we will discuss all aspects of creating a poignant, meaningful portrait series, including the importance of communication skills, the psychology of dealing with people, design continuity of your work, and the element of trust within the artistic exchange.
Presenting Your Work to the Fine Art Market with Aline Smithson (One session)
- October 12, 2019
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
In this three-hour seminar, Aline Smithson will demystify the fine art photography arena and speak to the shift towards moving work off the walls and onto the page. Most importantly she will speak to the importance of how the photographer articulates work.
The Black and White Nude: Lighting Chiaroscuro with Ann Elliott Cutting (One session)
- October 26, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
In this one-day workshop we will concentrate on using chiaroscuro lighting while working with nude models on location in a beautiful modern home.
Contemporary Fine Art Photography: Discovering Your Voice with Susan Burnstine (Six sessions)
- October 29, 2019
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm - November 12, 2019
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm - November 19, 2019
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm - December 3, 2019
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm - December 10, 2019
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm - December 17, 2019
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Contemporary fine art photography transforms ideas into images, and images into a voice. The photographer acts as a channel to which this progression can evolve. This six-session course will investigate this process and use of photography as a tool for individual expression.
The Photo Book as Art with Susan Kae Grant (Weekend-Intensive)
- November 1, 2019
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - November 2, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm - November 3, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
This intense weekend workshop introduces participants to the practice of creating handmade limited edition photographic artists’ books that balance form, content and materials in innovative ways.
Creating Compelling Travel Photography: The Art of the Travel Story with Brent Winebrenner (One session)
- November 9, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Discover the proven tips, techniques and strategies that will empower you to create memorable travel images that convey an authentic sense of place. This class is designed to push your creative vision before you even begin shooting.
Conceptual Photography with Ann Elliott Cutting (One session)
- November 10, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
In this one-day conceptual photography class, students will learn to develop their ideas and think before shooting, discovering a new workflow that cultivates creativity.
The Wet Plate Collodion Workshop with Allan Barnes (Two sessions – SMC Campus)
- December 14, 2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - December 15, 2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This two-day workshop serves as a hands-on introduction to this demanding but beautiful photographic process, invented by Frederick Scott Archer in the mid-19th Century.