Introduction to Street Photography with Todd Felderstein (In-Person Learning – Two Sessions)

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In-Person Learning

This two-day weekend intensive class introduces the fundamentals of street photography through the lens of visual storytelling and creative observation. Taught by director and street photographer Todd Felderstein, this two-day, in-person workshop is designed to help students develop confidence, technical fluency, and a personal point of view while photographing in the streets of Los Angeles. 

 Through lectures, group discussions, and on-location shooting in Hollywood and Downtown LA, participants will learn how to anticipate the decisive moment, read light and composition in fast-paced environments, and build narratives through candid imagery. Emphasis will be placed on intuition, presence, and using the camera as a tool for seeing more deeply. 

  Topics include: 

• The exposure triangle 

• Camera modes and shooting techniques for street photography 

• Recognizing and understanding light and shadow 

• Approaches to candid composition and visual storytelling 

• Photographing people and places respectfully and creatively 

• Developing a street photography mindset and voice 

Students should bring five JPEG images of their current work to the first class, their camera, extra batteries and memory cards.  

Born in Rochester, NY, the home of Eastman Kodak, Todd Felderstein claims that with these roots he was destined for a career in photography and the visual arts. First introduced to the camera at a very young age via the Pentax Spotmatic, Todd continues to shoot professionally (with current equipment!) in tandem with his career as a director in film & theatre. Early successes include the “Anti-Smoking” media campaign for the City of Los Angeles’ that was featured in print and on billboards throughout Southern California and a series on martial artists that was published by Blackbelt Magazine. Clients through the years include PR and advertising agencies, Mattel, the Los Angeles Times and many others. Today, Todd likes to focus his lens on portraits, musicians, commercial and ‘street’ photography, a close relative to his work in documentary filmmaking. Todd also has a wide array of music videos, documentaries, short and long-form motion productions and was recently a finalist in the “Emerging Filmmaker Program” at the Cannes Film Festival. Todd has taught youth programs in photography and filmmaking all over the country, established the youth documentary program at the San Pedro Int. Film Festival, and is the former executive director of The Story Project, a nonprofit whose mission furthers communication skills in at-risk teens through a curriculum rooted in the media arts.

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Details

• Two Sessions
• Date: Saturday-Sunday, May 16-17, 9 am – 5 pm PST
• Enrollment limit: 12 students
• Skill/Experience Level: Open to all levels. Students must be able to operate their camera
• Tuition: $575  (Become a Member today and receive 5% to 20% off!)
• Location: Downtown Los Angeles (LACP Headquarters), 252 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
• Nearby Lodging: The Miyako Hotel – 328 E. First Street Los Angeles, California, 90012, United States, The Double-Tree by Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles Downtown – 120 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, California, 90012, USA
• Not Included: Meals, snacks, bottled water and transportation (to and from the workshop location). Students are encouraged to bring their own food or order from nearby restaurants. Ride share apps or public transit are recommended for those without transportation. Students will be notified of food and parking options in the area.

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