Basic Photography with Rebecca Truszkowski (In-Person Learning – Six Sessions)
In this beginning workshop, students will learn all the controls and functions on their digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) 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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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.
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.
The Fine Art of Digital Printmaking with Eric Joseph (In-Person Learning – Two Sessions)
More than just a technical class on Photoshop and Lightroom, this course will emphasize the digital print as a unique art form in which the choice of inkjet paper to print on makes the difference between an ordinary photo and an extraordinary piece of artwork.
Explore the exciting intersection of photography and artificial intelligence in this introductory course on Generative Image Making with Midjourney, led by award-winning photographer Ann Elliot Cutting. Designed for artists and photographers new to AI, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the capabilities of AI-generated images, helping you develop your unique approach while addressing prompt creation, blending techniques, and the ethical considerations of using AI in your creative process.
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: USC vs. UCLA with Seth Greenberg (Hybrid Learning – Two Sessions)
Join Seth Greenberg for an exciting photographic exploration of one of Los Angeles’ most vibrant traditions—college football tailgating. In this class, students will focus not on the game itself, but on the lively atmosphere surrounding it. Capturing the spirit of the pre-game tailgates at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, you’ll photograph fans, food, traditions, and the shared energy that defines this iconic event.
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In an age of fast scrolling and fleeting moments, this intensive weekend workshop invites photographers to slow down—and look deeper. Led by acclaimed documentary photographer Jane Evelyn Atwood, this in-person experience focuses on cultivating attention, presence, and meaning in visual storytelling.
Death Valley National Park with Michael E. Gordon (Travel Workshop)
Join internationally acclaimed photographer Michael E. Gordon for an unforgettable photography workshop in Death Valley National Park, a desert landscape of unparalleled beauty and mystique. Capture the park’s stunning vistas and unique formations while receiving expert guidance in both technical and creative photography.
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The Sensual Image with Elizabeth Opalenik (In-Person Learning – Three Sessions)
In The Sensual Image, Elizabeth Opalenik guides participants through an immersive exploration of intimacy, atmosphere, and visual storytelling using natural light, experimentation, and deeply personal approaches to image-making.
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