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.
Basic Photography with Rollence Patugan (In-Person Learning – Six Sessions)
In this beginning workshop, students will learn all the controls and functions on their digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) or mirrorless cameras, basic camera operation (including f-stop, shutter speed and ISO), fundamental concepts of photography, and how to control the photograph's final look.
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AI in Photography and Fine Art with Adam Chin (Online Learning – Three sessions)
Explore the evolving intersection of photography, fine art, and artificial intelligence in this three-session online course focused on creative experimentation and process. Designed for artists ready to engage with emerging tools, this class emphasizes AI not just as a utility, but as a collaborative partner in image-making.
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Van Dyke Brown Printing with Digital Negatives with Victor Ramos (In-Person Learning – One session)
This hands-on workshop introduces the expressive Van Dyke Brown printing process, combining digital negatives with traditional techniques to create richly detailed, sepia-toned images. Guided step-by-step, participants learn everything from coating paper and exposing prints to refining tone and contrast for unique, handcrafted results.
In Street Portraiture for Teens, students (ages 15-18) will learn how to capture intimate, unposed portraits in urban environments, honing their ability to spot unique moments and engage with subjects naturally. Led by photographer Todd Felderstein, this hands-on class will develop your storytelling skills, technical expertise, and confidence in creating impactful street portraits, all while pushing your creative boundaries in real-world settings.
Have you ever noticed how two photographers can stand in the same place, photograph the same subject, and create completely different images? That difference comes down to choice. Making a strong photograph means intentionally deciding what to include, what to leave out, and how to guide the viewer’s eye through the frame.
In this six-session course, students will transform an existing body of photographic work into a thoughtfully edited and sequenced photobook dummy through critiques, presentations, and individualized guidance. Along the way, participants will explore narrative structure, pacing, and publishing pathways while developing a deeper understanding of contemporary photobook practices.
The Wet Plate Collodion Workshop with Allan Barnes (In-Person – Two sessions)
This two-day workshop serves as a hands-on introduction to this demanding but beautiful photographic process, invented by Frederick Scott Archer in the mid-19th Century.
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Meet-Up in LA: Downtown Los Angeles with Peter Bennett (Hybrid Learning – Two Sessions)
Join us in Downtown Los Angeles to explore its vibrant urban landscape through hands-on photography excursions and engaging online critiques, all designed to enhance your storytelling skills
This fun and creative photography class that explores how images can express identity, mood, and personal stories. In this course, students will look beyond the casual selfie and learn how photographers use self-portraiture as a powerful form of visual communication.