Photographing in the Social Landscape with Thomas Alleman (Online Learning – Eight Sessions) – Sept 29
- September 29, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 6, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 13, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 20, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 27, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 3, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 10, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 17, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 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.
The Provocative Photograph: Crafting Compelling Visual Narratives with Holly Lynton (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- September 29, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 3, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This workshop will provide participants with innovative strategies to produce images that are provocative, enigmatic, and lyrical. Students will learn how to depict people, places, and histories in unprecedented ways.
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop with Josh Withers (Online Learning – 12 Sessions)
- September 29, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - October 4, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - October 6, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - October 11, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - October 13, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - October 18, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - October 20, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:30 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.
Basic Photography – Part 1 with Rebecca Truszkowski (Online Learning – 12 Sessions)
- October 1, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - October 2, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - October 8, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - October 9, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - October 15, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - October 16, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - October 22, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - October 23, 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) cameras, basic camera operation (including f-stop, shutter speed and ISO), fundamental concepts of photography, and how to control the photograph’s final look.
Inside Photography: Special Guest Preview with Mari Howells – Oct 6
- Inside Photogrpaphy - Mari Howells
October 6, 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.
The Contemporary Landscape with Brad Temkin (Online Learning – Five Sessions) – Oct 7
- October 7, 2022
9:00 am - 11:30 am - October 14, 2022
9:00 am - 11:30 am - October 21, 2022
9:00 am - 11:30 am - October 28, 2022
9:00 am - 11:30 am - November 4, 2022
9:00 am - 11:30 am
How do we see and perceive the contemporary landscape beyond the marks that humanity has left on it? What can the landscape, in all its forms and iterations, teach us about ourselves? Under Brad Temkin’s expert guidance, we examine these questions in depth while learning to create pictures that are poetic and beautiful.
Creative Still Life with Kimberly Witham (Online Learning – Four Sessions)
- October 8, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 9, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 15, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 16, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join photographer Kimberly Witham for a two weekend-intensive workshop focused on developing and refining your still life photography skills.
Pricing Your Photographs and Inventory Management with Juli Lowe (Webinar) – Oct 8
- October 8, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This webinar focuses on how to proper edition and price your photographs for the fine art market
Portfolio Development Workshop with Susan Burnstine (Online Learning – Six Months)
- October 10, 2022
9:30 am - 12:30 pm - November 14, 2022
9:30 am - 12:30 pm - December 12, 2022
9:30 am - 12:30 pm - January 9, 2023
9:30 am - 12:30 pm - February 6, 2023
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.
DIY to NFT: How to Find Your Place in the Art World with Michael Foley (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- October 11, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 18, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 25, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 1, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 8, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 15, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
From the traditional gallery model to the DIY pop-up and Instagram direct sales to the NFT Metaverse, students will commit to completing weekly exercises and tune-ups as they design a strategic plan to move their careers forward.
The Art of Photography: Your Creative Approach with Ken Merfeld (Online Learning – Six Sessions))
- October 12, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 19, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 26, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 2, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 9, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 16, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 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.
Environmental Storytelling with Peter Bennett (Online Learning – Three Sessions)
- October 12, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 19, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 26, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This course is designed for those who would like their work to make a difference, and to improve their visual storytelling skills in the process.
Revive Your Archive: Find, Polish and Share the Gems with Meryl Meisler (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- October 12, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 19, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 26, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 2, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 9, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 23, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
From Meryl’s personal experience and lessons learned, this workshop aims to help guide you through editing, organizing, recognizing bodies of works, and getting your photography exhibited and published.
The Simplicity and Complexity of Publishing a Photography Book: Should I Publish My Book (now)? with Melanie McWhorter (Webinar)
- October 15, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
The decision to publish a photography book and the book itself can be as complex or as simple as the artist may make it. The search for the ideal object for your photography should prompt a personal discussion that ranges from pragmatic to the philosophical – the process can be exciting and/or daunting and the earlier considerations should bring up many questions to ponder before setting out on the journey.
Protecting Your Work in the Digital Space with Anibal Luque (Webinar)
- October 22, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
There comes a point in every artist’s career where there is a paradigm shift in focus. You’ve put in the work to hone your craft, develop your voice, and get your ideas out into the world. As your success increases, your art grows into a brand and your practice into a business.
Publishing a Photo Book with Harvey Stein (Online Learning – Seven Sessions)
- October 25, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 1, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 8, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 15, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 29, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - December 6, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - December 13, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This seven-week workshop is a nuts and bolts exploration of the steps necessary to successfully approach publishers and what to do when they say yes.
The Grammar of Photography with Mari Howells (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- October 26, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 2, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 9, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 16, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 30, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - December 7, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Through class lectures, weekly shooting assignments, and in-class exercises based on the ideas in Szarkowski’s book “The Photographer’s Eye”, students will dissect the elements of photographic grammar.
An Evening with Zackary Drucker – Oct 26
- An Evening With Series - Zackary Drucker
October 26, 2022
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - An Evening With Series - Lenscratch Prize Winners
November 30, 2022
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - An Evening With Series- Louie Palu
December 14, 2022
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
This ongoing series, normally programmed on the last Wednesday of each month, will feature slideshow presentations and/or conversations from notable guests in the visual arts aimed to enrich, educate and inspire.
Self-Promotion and Leave Behinds with Jeanine Michna-Bales (Webinar)
- October 29, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, Jeanine Michna-Bales will discuss various approaches to self-promotion and how to leave a lasting impression on industry professionals like curators, photo editors and gallerists.
Introduction to Adobe Lightroom Classic with Michael Pliskin (Online Learning – 12 Sessions)
- October 31, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - November 2, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - November 7, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - November 9, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - November 14, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - November 16, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - November 28, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - November 30, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - December 5, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - December 7, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - December 12, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - December 14, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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.
From Memory to Story with Molly Wizenberg (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- November 1, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am - November 4, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am - November 8, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am - November 11, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am - November 15, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am - November 18, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am
In this class for creative nonfiction writers, we will practice tapping into our memories, rebuilding scenes from the past, and writing vividly from within them.
Composition 101: A Course in Photographic Design with Kevin Weinstein (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- November 1, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 8, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 15, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 29, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - December 7, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - December 14, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This course, devoted entirely to composition and photographic design, is intended to 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.
Introduction to Epson Print Layout: Updated for Version 1.5.8 with Eric Joseph – Nov 2
- November 2, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This class will cover the basic operation of the Epson Print Layout Software for Epson users as well as an introduction to the newly announced Epson SureColor® P700 & P900 desktop printers that are replacing the previously available Epson SureColor® P600 and P800 printers.
Artist as Subject: Strategies of Self-Portraiture with Jennifer McClure (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- November 3, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am - November 10, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am - November 17, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am - December 1, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am - December 8, 2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am - December 15, 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.
Basic Photography – Part 2 with Rebecca Truszkowski (Online Learning – 12 Sessions)
- November 5, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - November 6, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - November 12, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - November 13, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - November 19, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - November 20, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - December 3, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - December 4, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - December 10, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - December 11, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - December 17, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am - December 18, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Building on concepts learned in “Basic Photography – Part 1”, 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.
The Creative Process of Making a Photo Book with Mona Kuhn (Webinar)
- November 5, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This webinar focuses primarily on the creative process of making a photo book.
Self-Publish & Design Your Own Photo Book – Level I with Elizabeth Avedon (Online Learning – Four Sessions)
- November 12, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 13, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 19, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 20, 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
Editorial Assignments for the Fine Art Photographer: Keeping Your Artistic Voice with Elinor Carucci (Webinar)
- November 12, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Elinor Carucci’s intimate explorations of her own life have informed powerful bodies of work, which boldly consider the imperfections of the human condition and the ruthless passage of time.
The Soul of Infrared Photography: From the Basics to the Sublime Laurie Klein and Shelley Vandegrift (Webinar)
- November 19, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Infrared Photography allows us to see a world that doesn’t exist, a world where our artistic soul resides. Join us as we talk about the soulfulness of storytelling with infrared. From the basics of getting started to the production of sublime finished images.?
Social Media Storytelling with Bob Sacha (Online Learning – Four Sessions)
- December 3, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - December 4, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - December 10, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - December 11, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
We all live on social media these days so it’s important to understand how to create stories that can communicate with our audience, be those customers, subscribers, NGO’s, clients or even our children & grandchildren. If you’re a journalist, business owner, advocate, social media influencer or parent, this class will help you learn how to make video stories that will stand out from the herd on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and even TikTok.