Photographic Composition & Design with Rollence Patugan (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- Tuesday
April 21, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Tuesday
April 28, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Tuesday
May 5, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Tuesday
May 12, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Tuesday
May 19, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Tuesday
May 26, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This six-week online course offers a deep dive into the art and craft of photographic composition. Through weekly two-hour sessions, students will explore the essential principles that transform a good photograph into a compelling visual statement—line, shape, balance, contrast, rhythm, and visual weight—while also learning how to break the “rules” with purpose.
Six Sessions
Tuition: $495 (Become a Member today and receive 5% – 20% off!)
Enrollment Limited to 15 Students

About
In-Person Learning
This six-week online course offers a deep dive into the art and craft of photographic composition. Through weekly two-hour sessions, students will explore the essential principles that transform a good photograph into a compelling visual statement—line, shape, balance, contrast, rhythm, and visual weight—while also learning how to break the “rules” with purpose. Each class will feature a combination of lectures, image analysis, and assignments designed to sharpen your eye and strengthen your personal voice as an image-maker.
Whether you’re just beginning your photographic journey or seeking to refine your compositional instincts, this course provides a supportive and engaging environment for growth. Participants will be encouraged to share and discuss their work, building both skills and confidence in the process. Join us and discover how thoughtful design choices can elevate your photography from the ordinary to the unforgettable.
Rollence Patugan is a commercial as well as a fine-art photographer who has been a recurring exhibitor for Month of Photography Los Angeles, Smashbox Studios, and City of Brea Art Gallery. He uses both digital and analog formats while taking advantage of today’s technologies by incorporating them into his photography. He is a faculty member of the Santa Monica College Photography Department and is very happy to share his creative and technical skills to students at the Los Angeles Center of Photography.
Details
- Six Sessions
- Dates: Tuesdays, April 21 – May 26, 6 pm – 8 pm Pacific Time
- Enrollment Limit: 15 students
- Skill/Experience Level: Beginning. Open to students who own a Digital Single Lens Relfex (DSLR) or Mirrorless camera.
- Tuition: $495 (Become a Member today and received up to 20% off!)
- Location: Online
A details email complete with the Zoom link will be sent to the attendees prior to the start date. If you have additional questions please email info@lacphoto.org.