Sharpening Your Photographic Vision with Sam Abell (In-Person Learning – Three Sessions)
- Friday
January 10, 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Saturday
January 11, 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Sunday
January 12, 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join National Geographic photographer Sam Abell as he guides photographers along their journey, conducting a weekend divided amongst shooting assignments, portfolio reviews, and discussions all with one purpose: creating images that have more clarity while simultaneously developing a true, unique personal vision.
Three Sessions
Tuition: $1,915 (Become a Member today and received up to 20% off!)
Limited to 12 Students
© Photo by Sam Abell
About
In-Person Learning
When we talk about a photographer’s personal vision, we refer not only to the present and how one can photograph with a more refined way of seeing – we must also encompass the complete experiences and ambitions of the photographer, fully embracing one’s past work and future projects. Only by editing and understanding one’s past work, sharpening and refining current work, and devoting oneself to future projects will the photographer truly develop and realize a unique photographic vision.
Join National Geographic photographer Sam Abell as he guides photographers along their journey, conducting a weekend divided amongst shooting assignments, portfolio reviews, and discussions all with one purpose: creating images that have more clarity while simultaneously developing a true, unique personal vision. Sam will discuss his technique of seeing in layers, the importance of seeing well, and how to see with more discriminating power. The goal of this workshop is to help each participant discover where they are now and where their work can take them.
Sam Abell’s thirty-year career has been dedicated to achieving artistic expression through documentary photography. He has pursued his goals primarily through his lengthy, in-depth coverage for National Geographic magazine and its Book Division. At the same time, he has maintained a career as an artist, teacher and author. His numerous book credits include The Life of a Photograph, Seeing Gardens and The Photographic Life, to name a few. His most recent book Amazonia was published in January, 2010 to coincide with an traveling exhibition of images organized by the University of Oregon Art Museum. He is currently at work on a sixteen-volume set of books titled The Sam Abell Library.
Details
- Three Sessions
- Dates: Friday-Sunday, January 10-12, 9 am – 5 pm PST (Please note exact meeting times may vary with sunrise and sunset assignments)
- Enrollment Limit: 12 students
- Skill/Experience Level: Students should have a working knowledge of their camera and the ability to shoot in manual mode.
- Tuition: $1,915 (Become a Member today and received up to 20% off!)
- Location: Downtown Los Angeles (LACP Headquarters), 252 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Nearby Lodging: The Miyako Hotel – 328 E. First Street Los Angeles, California, 90012, United States, The Double-Tree by Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles Downtown – 120 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, California, 90012, USA
- Not Included: Meals, snacks, bottled water and transportation (to and from the workshop location). Students are encouraged to bring their own food or order from nearby restaurants. Ride share apps or public transit are recommended for those without transportation. Students will be notified of food and parking options in the area.
NOTE: This is classified as a “Special Guest” workshop. We advise you to read the “Special Guest Refund Policy” HERE before enrolling.