So You Want to Show in a Museum? with Andi Campognone (Webinar)
- July 9, 2022 - July 23, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Museum Director and curator Andi Campognone will walk step by step through the process of proposal to execution in putting a museum show together.
Evoking Emotion and Storytelling through Documentary Photography with Michael Chinnici (Webinar)
- July 23, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join Michael Chinnici as he takes you on a journey exploring the “Art of Evoking Emotion” and “Visual Storytelling” through documentary photography.
The Fundamentals of NFT’s for Photographers with Chris Davies (Webinar)
- December 10, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, Chris Davies will explain the concepts behind NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and discuss how photographers can harness the benefits of blockchain technology.
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.
Collaborating with Your Vision with Brad Temkin (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
- 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
This course will essentially serve as a Mentorship for ten students serious about achieving perfection in their image-making.
The Photographer’s DIET with Craig Semetko (Webinar)
- December 3, 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.
The Provocative Photograph: Crafting Compelling Visual Narratives with Holly Lynton (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- September 12, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - September 15, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - September 19, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - September 22, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - 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.
The Simplicity and Complexity of Publishing a Photography Book: Should I Publish My Book (now)? with Melanie McWhorter (Webinar)
- September 17, 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.
Realizing a Photography Agenda with Paula Tognarelli (Webinar)
- October 22, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This webinar will involve Tognarelli’s thoughts on what it takes to develop and realize a photography agenda. Using a personal style that is honest, is rooted in empathy, humor and practical examples, Tognarelli will touch on workaday matters, industry practices and?the “do not dos.”
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.
Our LA and the Urban Landscape with Peter Bennett (In-Person Learning – Two Sessions)
- July 16, 2022
9:00 am - 6:00 pm - July 17, 2022
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Los Angeles offers an enormous array of diverse 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.
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.
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.
The Why of Story with Celeste Lecesne (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- September 9, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - September 23, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 7, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 21, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 4, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 18, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Every story we tell is the myth of our lives struggling to be heard. This workshop is designed to explore your individual myth, give voice to emotional, political, and personal truth, and create a structure that will carry your story into the world.
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.
Navigating the Professional Landscape with Rachel Boillot (Webinar)
- July 30, 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.
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.
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 16, 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 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.
Introduction to Canon Professional Print & Layout: Updated for Version 1.3.0 with Eric Joseph – Sept 7
- September 7, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This class will cover the basic operation of Canon imagePROGRAF PRO and newer model Pixma Pro series of printers. Both have a powerful and FREE program available called Professional Print Layout designed to make your printing experience more streamlined and simple.
Making Work … Now What? Tips to Getting Out into the Marketplace with Alice Zimet (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- September 14, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - September 21, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - September 28, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - 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 class is designed for photographers with a body of work ready to be shown and covers how to effectively communicate about that work to make it more marketable.
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop with Josh Withers (Online Learning – 12 Sessions)
- September 13, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - September 15, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - September 20, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - September 22, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - September 27, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - 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.
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.
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 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.?
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.
An Alternative Vision: Reimagining the Photo with Gerald Slota (Online 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.
To Be Published or Self-Publish? Options & Considerations for Artists Today with Mary Virginia Swanson (Webinar)
- September 24, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
The print-on-demand revolution as well as an increasing number of small presses interested in photography titles has opened up new publishing possibilities for artists. In this informative and richly illustrated presentation, Mary Virginia Swanson will demystify the process of making a photo book from the perspectives of traditional trade, small press, and self-publishing paths, helping participants determine the pros/cons of each.
Protecting Your Work in the Digital Space with Anibal Luque (Webinar)
- September 10, 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.
Pricing Your Photographs and Inventory Management with Juli Lowe (Webinar)
- 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