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.
The Art of Collage with Sarah Hadley (Online Learning – Four Sessions)
Have you ever wanted to delve into the world of collage or discover innovative techniques for combining images? Join artist Sarah Hadley for an immersive online workshop designed to elevate your creative practice through the art of collage. In this class, Hadley will guide you through a variety of methods employed by both historic and contemporary artists.
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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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Still Life Photography with Ann Elliott Cutting (One session)
This one-day workshop will dive into still life photography through concept, lighting, styling and editing. The class will allow you to explore and stretch your creative potential and help evolve your unique style and approach to shooting still life images.
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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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Shaping the Photobook with Tim Carpenter (In-Person Learning – Three Sessions)
This intensive three-day workshop helps photographers refine a photobook project through editing, sequencing, and group critique. Participants gain practical strategies for shaping narrative, structure, and pacing while developing a more cohesive and intentional body of work.
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Beyond Focus: Mastering The Art of Blur with Susan Burnstine (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
In this workshop, students will explore a variety of ways to use blur in their imagery while being provided with essential tools to help understand how and why to use this aesthetic in their work.