The Portrait with Brian Ulrich (Online Learning – Four Sessions)
- July 31, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - August 1, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - August 7, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - August 8, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
In this class we will explore the myriad ways in which contemporary and historical photographers have made portraits and discuss the underlying social and political issues that undergirds both subject and photographer.
Cyanotypes and Anthotypes: Historic Processes at Home with Sean Blocklin (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
- August 1, 2021
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - August 8, 2021
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - August 15, 2021
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - August 22, 2021
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - August 29, 2021
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
For anyone missing hands-on photographic processes, cyanotypes and anthotypes are fun, safe and easy wasy to print at home. This class will give you the knowledge and confidence to start making prints with minimal space and resources.
Beginning Photography with Rebecca Truszkowski (Online Learning – 12 Sessions)
- August 2, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 4, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 9, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 11, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 16, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 18, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 23, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 25, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 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.
Contemporary Fine Art Photography: Discovering Your Voice with Susan Burnstine (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- August 3, 2021
9:45 am - 12:15 pm - August 10, 2021
9:45 am - 12:15 pm - August 17, 2021
9:45 am - 12:15 pm - August 24, 2021
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.
Introduction to Adobe Lightroom Classic with Michael e. Stern (Online Learning – 12 Sessions)
- August 3, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 5, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 17, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 19, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 24, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 26, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
This workshop focuses on the most essential workflow and developing features of the Adobe Lightroom Classic with the needs of the photographer in mind. Students will learn how to import, sort, organize and enhance their digital images, as well as batch process groups of images, quickly and efficiently.
Inside Photography 2021: Conversations with Contemporary Photographers – Aug 5
- Inside Photography - Jason Langer
August 5, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Inside Photography - Lauri Lyons
September 2, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The Los Angeles Center of Photography is proud to produce a new, ongoing series called “Inside Photography: Conversations with Contemporary Photographers.” The series, normally programmed on the first Thursday of each month, will feature a conversation between a guest photographer and moderator.
Making Portraits with the View Camera in the Digital Age with Andrea Modica (Webinar)
- August 7, 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join Andrea Modica as she discusses how and why she photographs with an 8X10” view camera, producing platinum prints by hand.
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop with F. Scott Schafer (Online Learning – 12 Sessions)
- August 9, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 11, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 16, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 18, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 23, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 25, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - August 30, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - September 1, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - September 8, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - September 13, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - September 15, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - September 20, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop is a core fundamental class for photographers. Using Adobe Photoshop CC, the course teaches the most important tools, composition and basic image optimization, helping students to understand the process behind simple photo correction.
Conversations with a Curator – Aug 10
- Conversations with a Curator - Victoria Chapman
August 10, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Conversations with a Curator - Karen Irvine
September 14, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Conversations with a Curator - Andi Campognone
October 12, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Conversations with a Curator - Lisa Volpe
November 2, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Conversations with a Curator - Paula Tognarelli
December 14, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Conversations with a Curator is a new series in which Curators from a broad range of institutions will discuss how they became a curator, their work and exhibition history, how they conceive of and curate exhibitions and what they are look for in an artist they want to show.
Squarespace or WordPress? Choosing the Right Website Builder for You with John D. Russell (Webinar)
- August 14, 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, join professional photographer John D. Russell as he discusses the pros and cons of Squarespace and WordPress, two popular website building platforms.
The History of Photography 2021: Genre by Genre – Aug 17
- History of Photography - Photo Collage with Sarah Hadley
August 17, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - History of Photography - Portraiture with Mark Edward Harris
October 19, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - History of Photography - Fashion with Andrew Southam
November 16, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - History of Photography - Nude with Ann Elliott Cutting
December 14, 2021
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.
Seventh Annual Members’ Exhibition – Aug 19
- Opening Reception - 7th Annual Mebers' Exhibition
August 19, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us on Thursday, August 19, 5 pm PST for a virtual opening reception of LACP’s 7th Annual Members’ Exhibition, 2021.
Finding a Language for Your Art with Camilla Brown (Online Learning – Four Sessions)
- August 21, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - August 22, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - August 28, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - August 29, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
In this workshop, we will work to develop 150 words that summarizes your photographic practice – an “elevator pitch” of sorts. This short and concise summary will be extremely useful when applying for opportunities and publicizing your work.
Alchemical: The Rise of the Fine Art Photography Market and What We’re Seeing Today with Jennifer Stoots (Webinar)
- August 21, 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this beautifully illustrated presentation, certified photography appraiser and photo historian Jennifer Stoots, AAA, will provide a succinct review of the evolution of the fine art photography market in the United States.
The Long-Term Documentary Project with Julia Dean (Online Learning – Six Months)
- August 23, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - September 27, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - October 25, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - November 22, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - January 3, 2022
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - February 14, 2022
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This workshop focuses on how to produce a long-term documentary project, giving participants the skills needed to create images that are stylistically and thematically unified.
“An Evening With” Series 2021: Featured Presentations from Notable Photographers – July 28
- An Evening with Series - Holly Roberts
August 25, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - An Evening With Series - Hiroshi Watanabe
October 27, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - An Evening With Series - Yvonne Venegas
December 29, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Los Angeles Center of Photography is thrilled to present another online series of events, “An Evening With: Featured 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 educate, enrich and inspire.
A to Z Grant Writing with Linda Vallejo (Online Learning – Two Sessions)
- August 28, 2021
9:00 am - 11:00 am - August 29, 2021
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.
The Practice of Enchantment with Keith Carter (Webinar)
- August 28, 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, Keith Carter will reveal the enchantment of finding your voice, navigating the occasional tumultuous terrain of a career in fine art, and learning to find the joy in the work itself.
Writing Pictures: An Exploration of Text and Image – Part 1 with Joanne Dugan (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
- September 7, 2021
9:00 am - 11:30 am - September 14, 2021
9:00 am - 11:30 am - September 21, 2021
9:00 am - 11:30 am - September 28, 2021
9:00 am - 11:30 am - October 5, 2021
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.
Intermediate Photography with Rebecca Truszkowski (Online Learning – 12 Sessions)
- September 13, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - September 15, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - September 20, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - September 22, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - September 27, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - September 29, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - October 4, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - October 6, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - October 11, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - October 13, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - October 18, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - October 20, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Building on concepts learned in “Beginning Photography”, students will use the camera to interpret the world around them and work toward mastering camera settings, metering techniques, and white balance selection for proper image capture.
Self-Publish & Design Your Own Photo Book with Elizabeth Avedon (Online Learning – Four Sessions)
- September 18, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - September 19, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - September 25, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - September 26, 2021
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
SEO Optimization for Artists with John D. Russell (Online Learning – One Session)
- September 18, 2021
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn to Leverage Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to Attract More Clients. Join Professional Photographer and LACP instructor, John D. Russell as he takes you on a deep dive into Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for your photography website.
Finding Your Audience: An Introduction to Marketing Your Photographs with Mary Virginia Swanson (Webinar)
- September 18, 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Whether you are a new enthusiast who is serious about making photographs, a student about to enter the market place or a sage professional, this webinar will provide an overview of marketing your photographs in our post-pandemic world.
iPhone Photography with Ford Lowcock (Online Learning)
- September 18, 2021
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - October 16, 2021
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - November 13, 2021
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - December 11, 2021
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A new four-part series of two-hour classes dedicated to the iPhone photography. Students can register for a single ticket or the entire four-part entire. Students registering for the entire four-part series will receive the fourth class free of charge.
Breaking from Convention: Crafting Compelling Narratives from Your Personal Photographic Archive with Daniel Coburn (Online Learning – Four Sessions)
- September 20, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - September 22, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - September 27, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - September 29, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This four-session, online workshop will provide you with new strategies for constructing a compelling narrative from a seemingly disparate collection of images.
Portfolio Development Workshop with Susan Burnstine (Online Learning – Six Months)
- September 20, 2021
9:30 am - 12:30 pm - October 18, 2021
9:30 am - 12:30 pm - November 15, 2021
9:30 am - 12:30 pm - December 13, 2021
9:30 am - 12:30 pm - January 10, 2022
9:30 am - 12:30 pm - February 7, 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.
The Art of Photography: Your Creative Approach with Ken Merfeld (Online Learning)
- September 22, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - September 29, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - October 6, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - October 13, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - October 20, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - October 27, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 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.
Photographing with Purpose: Pandemic Edition with Greg Miller (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
- September 23, 2021
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - September 30, 2021
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - October 7, 2021
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - October 14, 2021
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - October 21, 2021
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Greg Miller guides students to find what is most important to them at this moment in time and discusses strategies for making pictures happen on a regular basis by overcoming common fears. Students will focus on portraiture and its context within historical and contemporary photography.
Photographing in the Social Landscape with Thomas Alleman (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- September 23, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - September 30, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - October 7, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - October 14, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - October 21, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - October 28, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 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.
Artists Working with Nonprofits with Linda Vallejo (Online Learning – Two Sessions)
- September 25, 2021
9:00 am - 11:00 am - September 26, 2021
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Learn how to collaborate with nonprofit organizations and institutions to raise the funds needed to present exhibitions, classes, and special projects.