Meet-Up in LA: Photographing El Matador State Beach with Michael E. Gordon (Hybrid Learning – Two Sessions)
- Saturday
November 23, 2024
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Tuesday
November 26, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for an immersive photography experience at El Matador State Beach, where the breathtaking sea caves and dramatic rock formations provide a stunning backdrop for visual storytelling. This class invites photographers of all levels to capture the unique interplay of light and landscape, enhancing their skills in composition and narrative in a tranquil coastal setting.
Two Sessions
Tuition: $205 (Become a Member today and received up to 20% off!)
Enrollment limit: 10 students
© Photo by Michael E Gordon
About
Hybrid Learning (In-Person and Online)
Join us for an immersive Meet-Up in LA class at El Matador State Beach, renowned for its stunning sea caves, dramatic rock formations, and picturesque coastal vistas. This iconic beach offers a unique blend of rugged natural beauty and tranquil ambiance, making it an ideal setting for visual storytelling. As you wander along the sandy shores and explore the intricate landscapes, you’ll have the opportunity to capture the dynamic interplay of light and shadow, as well as the vibrant colors of the ocean and sky.
Michael will detail and demonstrate important seashore photography techniques, including the use of Polarizing filters and Neutral Density filters, as well as long exposures and exposure blending/HDR. After our in-person exploration, we’ll gather online for a critique session, providing valuable insights to enhance your work. This class encourages photographers of all levels to develop their skills in composition and narrative. Experience the breathtaking allure of El Matador and unlock your creative potential in this captivating environment.
This engaging exploration of Los Angeles is part of LACP’s Meet-Up in LA series of classes, designed for visual storytellers of all levels. Each class includes an in-person excursion to a unique and vibrant area of the city, followed by an online Zoom session for critique and reflection on the work created. Students will develop their photography skills while capturing the eclectic essence of LA, with a focus on narrative and composition. Participants should be familiar with their cameras (digital cameras are strongly encouraged).
The location for this meet-up will be El Matador Beach.
Michael E. Gordon is an award-winning fine art landscape photographer best known for his black and white impressions of California’s deserts which, said Broughton Quarterly, portrays “stunning ethereal beauty from terrain where others see only a bleak landscape.” A lifelong student of nature and wilderness, Michael’s intimate relationship with the natural world yields quiet images of depth and discovery. His work has been written about and published by LensWork; Elements; Medium Format; On Landscape; Outdoor Photographer; SHOTS; Backpacker; B+W Photography (UK); Arte Fotográfico; View Camera; Rangefinder; and many more. His awards and recognition include International Photography Awards, Prix de la Photographie, Paris, and Black & White Spider Awards.
Details
- Two Sessions
- Date: Saturday, November 23, 1 pm – 5 pm PST (In-person at El Matador) + Tuesday, November 26, 6-8 pm PST (Online)
- Enrollment limit: 10 students
- Skill/Experience Level: Open to all levels
- Tuition: $205 (Become a Member today and received up to 20% off!)
- Location: Online and El Matador Beach
A details email complete with the Zoom link will be sent to the attendees prior to the start date. If you have additional questions please email info@lacphoto.org.