Self-Publish & Design Your Own Photo Book – Level I with Elizabeth Avedon (Online Learning – Four Sessions)
- May 21, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - May 22, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This workshop will cover the basic principles of designing your own photography book. Drawing on over thirty years of experience, Elizabeth Avedon will demonstrate the bones of creating a successful photography book
Personal History: Working with an Archive with Priya Suresh Kambli (Webinar)
- May 21, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, Priya Kambli will talk about her work, where she aims to understand the formation and erasure of identity that is an inevitable part of the migrant experience, exploring the resulting fragmentation of family, identity, and culture.
Artist as Subject: Strategies of Self-Portraiture with Jennifer McClure (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- May 23, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am - June 6, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am - June 13, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Designed for those who are new to self-portraiture, as well as those who might need a push with current self portrait projects, this class studies the history and techniques of self-portraiture, shooting at home, and reviewing photos as a class.
Poetry of Abstraction with Susan Burnstine (Online Learning – Four Sessions)
- May 24, 2022
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
This online workshop gives participants the skills to identify key abstract elements and skills to create compositions that bear little or no resemblance to the subject at hand.
An Evening With Shana Nys Dambrot – May 25
- An Evening With Series - Shanna Nys Dambrot
May 25, 2022
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - An Evening With Series - Mark Edward Harris
June 29, 2022
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The Los Angeles Center of Photography is thrilled to produce an online series of events, “An Evening With: Presentations from Notable Photographers.” This ongoing series, normally programmed on the last Wednesday of each month, will feature online presentations from notable guest photographers aimed to enrich and inspire.
The Six Steps to Making Perfect Inkjet Prints with Eric Joseph – June 1
- June 1, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This class provides a brief overview of the six steps you need to consider when setting yourself up for success in making perfect inkjet prints.
Inside Photography: Special Guest Preview with Josephine Sacabo – June 2
- Inside Photography - Josephine Sacabo
June 2, 2022
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The Los Angeles Center of Photography is proud to produce an ongoing series called “Inside Photography: Special Guest Previews.” The series, normally programmed on the first Thursday of each month, will feature a conversation between an upcoming “Special Guest/Master Photographer” and moderator.
A to Z Grant Writing with Linda Vallejo (Online Learning – Two Sessions)
- June 4, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am - June 5, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am
For emerging and established artists who want to advance their careers through fellowships and residency opportunities, this class will give artists the knowledge and tools to create a complete artist proposal package that will also be useful in many aspects of their career.
Challenging Reality with Photo Montage with Fran Forman (Webinar)
- June 4, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, we will look at how found, taken, and scanned images can be composited seamlessly and often intuitively to create a new reality.
Portfolio Development Workshop with Susan Burnstine (Online Learning – Six Months)
- June 6, 2022
9:30 am - 12:30 pm - July 11, 2022
9:30 am - 12:30 pm - August 8, 2022
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
This workshop, designed specifically for fine art photographers, focuses on developing artists’ portfolios over a six-month period of time.
Photography for Social Change with John D. Russell (Online Learning – Six Months)
- June 7, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - July 12, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - August 9, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - September 13, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This class is about finding ways to create change by photographing in an artful and empowering documentary way. At the same time, the class will demand each student learn and follow the ethics that go along with the profession of social documentary work.
Basic Photography for Teens: Part 1 (ages 12-18) with Joaquin Palting (Online Learning – Two Weeks)
- June 13, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - June 14, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - June 15, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - June 16, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - June 17, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - June 20, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - June 21, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - June 22, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - June 23, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - June 24, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This online course for teens (ages 12-18) is designed to introduce students to the fundamental operations, techniques, and critical vocabulary of digital photography. Students will learn about the camera’s basic and settings in an effort to make beautiful photographs, all while having fun.
Publishing a Photo Book: A Continuation with Harvey Stein (Online Learning – Seven Sessions)
- June 15, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This five-month, seven session workshop continues the work accomplished in the initial “Publishing A Photography Book” class.
Pixels, Paint, Pastel and Pencil: Altering Images with Kate Breakey (Webinar)
- June 18, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, Kate Breakey will show you how to extend your vision further and make your images total unique using a variety of art media to hand-color inkjet prints.
The History of Photography 2022 -Landscape with Michael E. Gordon – June 21
- History of Photography - Landscape with Michael E. Gordon
June 21, 2022
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - History of Photography - Documentary with Mark Edward Harris
July 19, 2022
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The Los Angeles Center of Photography is thrilled to produce an ongoing series on the history of photography, broken down into genres.
Pushing Your Work Forward with Jonathan Blaustein (Webinar)
- June 25, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join Jonathan Blaustein in a webinar designed to push your work forward. Jonathan will discuss important technical elements of your photography, while also delving into subject matter and personal style.
Basic Photography for Teens: Part 2 (ages 12-18) with Joaquin Palting (Online Learning – Two Weeks)
- June 27, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - June 28, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - June 29, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - June 30, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 1, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 5, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 6, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 7, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 8, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 9, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This online class is the continuation of “Basic Photography for Teens: Part 1” By the end of both classes, students will understand the difference between DSLR, Mirrorless and Rangefinder cameras, and about basic camera operation, including F/stop, shutter speed and ISO.
An Alternative Vision: Reimagining the Photo with Gerald Slota (Online-Person Learning – Six Sessions)
- July 9, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - July 16, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - July 23, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - July 30, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - August 6, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - August 13, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This class is about experimenting with a hands-on approach and pushing the boundaries of what a “typical” photograph is supposed to be. We explore different techniques in creating original imagery (this includes experimenting with different cameras and other visual sources and using multiple images of various sizes), work spontaneously with chance, and turn mistakes into advantages.
Introduction to Lightroom and Photoshop for Teens (ages 12-18) with Amy Tierney (Online Learning – One Week)
- July 11, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 12, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 13, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 14, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 15, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This week-long course for teens (ages 12-18) is designed to introduce students to the fundamental operations, techniques, and critical vocabulary of the two standard photographic imaging softwares: Adobe Lightroom & Adobe Photoshop.
Exploring Contempoary Fine Art Photography: Discovering Your Voice with Susan Burnstine (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
- July 12, 2022
9:45 am - 12:15 pm - July 19, 2022
9:45 am - 12:15 pm - August 2, 2022
9:45 am - 12:15 pm - August 9, 2022
9:45 am - 12:15 pm - August 16, 2022
9:45 am - 12:15 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 course will investigate this process and use of photography as a tool for individual expression.
Basic Photography – Part 1 with Joaquin Palting (Online Learning – 12 Sessions)
- July 12, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 14, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 19, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 21, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 26, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 28, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - August 2, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - August 4, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - August 9, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - August 11, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - August 16, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - August 18, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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.
Our LA and the Urban Landscape with Peter Bennett (In-Person Learning – Two Sessions)
- July 16, 2022 - October 12, 2022
9:00 am - 6:00 pm - July 17, 2022 - October 12, 2022
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Los Angeles offers an enormous array of diversity and ethnic communities, including the hustle and bustle of downtown activity, white picket fences and birds chirping in quiet suburbia, the clicking and cracking of machinery in industrial neighborhoods, and the soft, soothing sounds of waves splashing ashore on the beach. In this class, students will take advantage of this melting pot and participate in a journey to photograph the City of Angles and document this remarkable city.
Preparing for Portfolio Reviews with Jennifer Murray (Webinar)
- July 16, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Learn how best to prepare for portfolio reviews in this webinar with Jennifer Murray. Whether you’re a seasoned artist attending an upcoming portfolio review event, or just starting out, Jennifer will begin with portfolio review basics – what are portfolio reviews, what to expect, and how to use your time.
Introduction to Portrait Photography for Teens (ages 12-18) with Kat Bawden (Online Learning – One Week)
- July 18, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 19, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 20, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 21, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 22, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Together in this workshop, we will explore different approaches to photographing people. We’ll study composition, light, style, and technique. Students will develop their artistic styles and technical skills in order to make portraits that capture a mood and tell a story.
Composition 101: A Course in Photographic Design for Teens (ages 12-18) with Kevin Weinstein (Online Learning – One Week)
- July 25, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 26, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 27, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 28, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - July 29, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This course, devoted entirely to composition and photographic design, will help you develop the way you see and pre-visualize your images so the tools and ingredients can help you achieve more compelling, meaningful images.
Writing Pictures: An Exploration of Text and Image – Part 1 with Joanne Dugan (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
- July 26, 2022
9:00 am - 11:30 am - August 2, 2022
9:00 am - 11:30 am - August 9, 2022
9:00 am - 11:30 am - August 16, 2022
9:00 am - 11:30 am - August 23, 2022
9:00 am - 11:30 am
This highly collaborative workshop will encourage and inspire students to combine text and image to tell their stories in a visual way.
Navigating the Professional Landscape with Rachel Boillot (Webinar)
- July 30, 2022 - August 6, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This webinar will discuss the logistics of maintaining a professional practice. Topics include cultivating audience and community, funding your work, navigating opportunities that require artist investment, the role of collaboration, finding a structure that works for you as a creative, and setting attainable goals for your art practice as a photographer.
What We Don’t See with Mari Howells (Webinar)
- August 6, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Often photographers view what to include as the primary problem in taking a picture; however, an important and less-considered aspect of a photograph’s meaning resides in what we don’t see. In this webinar, Mari Howells will discuss incompleteness in photography and its relationship to the imagination.
Travel Photography: Your Story of Place with Jeff Curto (Webinar)
- August 13, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Traveling – and travel photography is about more than just seeing and recording a beautiful view. While social media emphasizes the “instagrammable” moment, at its best, travel photography tells a story about the way a place looks, feels, smells, tastes and sounds.
Composite Imaging: Part II, Themes and Practices with Ann Mitchell (Webinar)
- August 20, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, Ann Mitchell will take you from initial concept through capture, editing and output, helping you understand the five key elements that are essential to a successful composite.