In this two-day workshop we will concentrate on using chiaroscuro lighting while working with nude models on location in a beautiful modern home. A follow-up online critique session will follow.
Design Your Own Photo Book with Elizabeth Avedon (Online Learning – Four Sessions)
Learn the art and craft of photobook design with renowned curator and designer Elizabeth Avedon in this hands-on workshop covering editing, sequencing, typography, and the visual language of compelling book design.
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Introduction to Adobe Lightroom Classic with Michael Pliskin (Online Learning – 12 Sessions)
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.
Horizon: Event & Wedding Mentorship with Rachel Gray (Hybrid Learning)
Designed for real-world performance, the Event & Wedding track of Horizon equips photographers with the narrative instincts, logistical expertise, and client management skills needed to succeed in high-stakes event environments.
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Now What? Creative Solutions for Mid-Career Photographers with Aline Smithson (Webinar)
You've entered shows, perhaps you've attended a portfolio review, but you are treading water and your career is not moving forward. Aline will suggest ideas for rethinking this journey, putting you in the driver's seat to keep the momentum going.
Explore the exciting intersection of photography and artificial intelligence in this introductory course on Generative Image Making with Midjourney, led by award-winning photographer Ann Elliot Cutting. Designed for artists and photographers new to AI, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the capabilities of AI-generated images, helping you develop your unique approach while addressing prompt creation, blending techniques, and the ethical considerations of using AI in your creative process.
Printer Training Class with Eric Joseph (In-Person Learning – One session)
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.
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Explore the rich narratives of the LA River in this immersive Meet-Up in LA class, where participants will capture its diverse landscapes—from lush parks to vibrant murals—while enhancing their photography skills. This course combines hands-on exploration with online critiques, allowing visual storytellers to uncover the river's role as a vital cultural and ecological landmark in Los Angeles.
Intermediate Studio Lighting with Hugh Kretschmer (In-Person Learning – Six Sessions)
Building on foundational skills, this intermediate-level course deepens students’ technical and creative fluency in studio lighting. Through hands-on exercises and advanced techniques, participants will explore lighting tools, multi-light setups, and visual storytelling across portraiture, still life, and product photography.
Creative Still Life with Tara Sellios (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
Explore still life as a poetic and expressive art form in this six-session online course with fine art photographer Tara Sellios. Through guided image-making, preliminary sketching, material exploration, and personal reflection, students will develop emotionally resonant photographs that speak to light, mood, and meaning.
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