Los Angeles is a massive, sprawling metropolis housing neighborhoods and communities of all shapes and sizes. In this class, students will take advantage of this melting pot of environments and turn their cameras on their neighborhoods in an effort to document their communities.
Best Practices for Photographers Seeking Gallery Representation with Douglas Marshall (Webinar)
Independent Curator and Gallery Director Douglas Marshall will discuss best practices for photographers seeking gallery representation for their work including how to seek appropriate galleries, approaching Directors and curators and contemporary portfolio expectations.
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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In this course, students will learn how to choose and explore a meaningful topic through photography, whether it's capturing the essence of a person, a place, or an abstract concept. In a fun, collaborative setting, we'll focus on visual storytelling, editing, and developing a cohesive series of images that reflect each student's personal vision and style.
In this fun and engaging weeklong class, teens will unleash their creativity and discover the power of photography as a storytelling tool. Through hands-on projects, students will explore different themes and techniques, including light painting, forced perspective, and photo manipulation, while developing their own unique visual voice.
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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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.
Explore the craft of travel photography with Elia Locardi as he shares his signature techniques—including tilt-shift long exposures and streamlined post-processing—drawn from over a decade of photographing in 70+ countries.
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.