The Circle: A Crit Group for Recent Grads
This application-based program is designed to provide a creative support network for post undergraduates, up to five years after graduation. This will be an opportunity to continue creative conversations, open up to new ideas, and join a creative community of peers.
Meet-Up in LA: The Getty Center with Nancy Kaye (Hybrid Learning – Two Sessions)
Join us for an immersive exploration of The Getty Center, a treasure trove of art and history that offers inspiration at every corner. The day will feature a guided exploration of The Getty’s photography exhibition, a great way to build inspiration, discuss composition, relevance, and photography as an historical record.
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AI and Adobe Photoshop with Amanda Rowan (Online Learning – Eight Sessions)
Discover the power of Adobe Photoshop and its newest AI-driven tools in this hands-on online course designed for photographers and creative image makers. Students will build a strong foundation in Photoshop CC while exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the editing process.
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Exposure Portfolio Reviews 2026 – Online
Exposure 2026 offers artists and creatives a safe, online platform to showcase their portfolios and receive expert feedback from renowned, international professionals. Reviewers are selected for their expertise, as well as their curatorial and professional backgrounds. Participants can expect to receive candid feedback, valuable insights and constructive criticism about their images, as well as professional advice about exhibitions and other opportunities.
The Contemporary Landscape with Brad Temkin (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
How do we see and perceive the contemporary landscape beyond the marks that humanity has left on it? What can the landscape, in all its forms and iterations, teach us about ourselves? Under Brad Temkin’s expert guidance, we examine these questions in depth while learning to create pictures that are poetic and beautiful.
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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.
Into the Heartland: Mississippi Delta with Aline Smithson and Lisa McCord (Travel Workshop)
Join renowned photographer Aline Smithson and Mississippi liaison Lisa McCord for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Mississippi Delta. This immersive workshop will guide you through hidden corners of southern history, from iconic Memphis landmarks to the rural charm of Arkansas and Mississippi, capturing the rich stories and landscapes that define this unique American region.
Introduction to Studio Lighting with Hugh Kretschmer (In-Person Learning – Six Sessions)
In this workshop, students will gain a solid foundation of studio lighting and practical knowledge of light. Working hands-on with the equipment, participants will learn how to select the proper light source for their subjects whether shooting portraits, still life or product.
In this playful, hands-on workshop with Odette England, photographers will explore how ideas take root and grow—through journaling, sequencing, bookbinding, and more—to build a sustainable and intuitive creative practice.
The Photojournalist’s Toolkit with Thomas Alleman (Hybrid Learning – Six Sessions)
This class serves as an introductory course in photojournalism methods and conventions for students who've achieved "advanced beginner" status, at least. Through demonstrations and exercises, students will learn about the camera techniques that are best suited to the situations a photojournalist will be assigned to cover: breaking news, the scheduled news event, the feature situation, sports, and the portrait.
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