6th Annual Fundraising Gala & Auction 2021 (A Virtual Experience)
- LACP's 6th Annual Fundraising Gala & Auction
October 2, 2021
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
On Saturday evening, Oct 2nd 2021, the Los Angeles Center of Photography will host its Sixth Annual Fundraising Gala & Auction. This year’s event will take place online and will honor fine art photographer Mona Kuhn with this year’s prestigious Stieglitz Award.
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.
Gallerists and Dealers: What You Need to Do to Impress Them or How to Make it Without Them with Sasha Wolf (Webinar)
- October 9, 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, art dealer Sasha Wolf will discuss what art dealers look for before signing an artist for representation.
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.
Printer Training Session with Eric Joseph (In-Person Learning – One session) – July 8
- July 8, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This two-hour clas will cover how to properly load paper in to the Canon PRO-2000/PRO-4000 printers and basic usage of Print Studio Pro, the Photoshop plug-in software used for printing.
Master Class: Creating the Digital Montage with Fran Forman (In-Person Learning – Three Sessions)
- October 29, 2021
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - October 30, 2021
10:00 am - 6:00 pm - October 31, 2021
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Students will explore altering and enhancing existing images as well as incorporating visual materials into existing images to create dream-like montages using Photoshop.
From the Personal to Collective: The Photography of Rania Matar with Rania Matar (Webinar)
- December 4, 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, Rania Matra will discuss her approach to different aspects of portraiture and delve into the process of working with people and collaborating intimately with them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pricing Your Photographs and Inventory Management with Juli Lowe (Webinar)
- July 24, 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This webinar focuses on how to proper edition and price your photographs for the fine art market
How to Build a Career through Beauty Photography with Matthew Jordan Smith (Webinar)
- July 10, 2021
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Discover the steps for building a photo career through the world of beauty photography as you learn how to work with models, master the art of lighting, and discover tools to enhance your photography and build your confidence.
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.
Finding Your Voice with Michael Crouser (Online Learning – Four Sessions)
- October 30, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 6, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 13, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 20, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
In this workshop, Michael Crouser, an experienced fine art/commercial photographer and teacher, will help students progress with their personal vision.
Social Justice X The Media with Lauri Lyons (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- October 8, 2021
9:00 am - 11:00 am - October 15, 2021
9:00 am - 11:00 am - October 22, 2021
9:00 am - 11:00 am - October 29, 2021
9:00 am - 11:00 am - November 5, 2021
9:00 am - 11:00 am - November 12, 2021
9:00 am - 11:00 am
This course examines how media arts has been used to portray and influence contemporary American social justice movements.
Our Inner Monologue with Jason Langer (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- October 6, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 13, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 20, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 27, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 3, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 10, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Over the course of six weeks, student will discover their “Inner Monologue” and identify key words which will lead to a creation images that will form the basis for their work to come in the following decades.
Publishing a Photo Book with Harvey Stein (Online Learning – Seven Sessions)
- October 12, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 19, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 26, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 2, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 9, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 16, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 23, 2021
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.
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.
Building a Personal Project from the Ground Up with Lynsey Weatherspoon (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- October 3, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 10, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 17, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 24, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - October 31, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - November 7, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
In this six-week workshop, students will be able to learn the beginning stages of building a successful personal project to pitch to local publications. The top goal is for students to become confident in writing, researching, and photographing for their proposed projects.
Night Photography with Peter Bennett (Online Learning)
- November 1, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - November 8, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - November 15, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - November 22, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - December 6, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - December 13, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This workshop is designed to help students get started exploring and photographing an extraordinary nocturnal landscape. Learn how to utilize tools and techniques such as long time exposures, balance ambient light with artificial light sources, and work with low and high ISOs and bracketing.
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.
Cyanotypes and Anthotypes: Historic Processes at Home with Sean Blocklin (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
- 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.
Platinum/Palladium Printing at Home with Sean Blocklin (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
- November 7, 2021
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - November 14, 2021
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - November 21, 2021
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - December 5, 2021
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - December 12, 2021
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
This class will give you the knowledge and confidence to start making Platinum/Palladium prints in your own home.
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 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.
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.
Contemporary Fine Art Photography: Discovering Your Voice with Susan Burnstine (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- 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.
Composition 101: A Course in Photographic Design with Kevin Weinstein (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- November 3, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - November 10, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - November 17, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - December 1, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - December 8, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - December 15, 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 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.