AI with Adobe Lightroom Classic with Rollence Patugan (Online Learning – Eight Sessions)
Unlock the full creative potential of Adobe Lightroom Classic in this eight-week online course that combines essential photo editing workflows with the power of artificial intelligence. Over eight two-hour sessions, students will learn to import, organize, and enhance their digital images efficiently, with a strong emphasis on both traditional and AI-driven techniques.
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.
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 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.
Getting Started with Your DSLR Camera with Joaquin Palting (In-Person Learning – One Session)
This hands-on workshop is designed for photographers who are new to DSLR cameras. Over three hours, participants will learn the essential settings and controls of their DSLR, including exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus, and basic composition. The class demystifies technical jargon and empowers students to understand how their choices affect the final image.
Meet-Up in LA: Huntington Gardens with Peter Bennett (Hybrid Learning – Two Sessions)
Explore the beauty, artistry, and natural diversity of the Huntington Gardens as part of LACP’s Meet-Up in LA series. This photographic experience invites students to discover one of Southern California’s most distinctive cultural destinations, featuring lush botanical landscapes, tranquil ponds, architectural details, sculptural elements, and thoughtfully designed gardens.
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.
Poetry of Abstraction with Susan Burnstine (Online Learning – Four Sessions)
This online workshop gives participants the skills to identify key abstract elements and skills to create compositions that bear little or no resemblance to the subject at hand.
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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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