Fine Art Archives - The Los Angeles Center of Photography

Now What? Creative Solutions for Mid-Career Photographers with Aline Smithson (Webinar)

You've entered shows, perhaps you've attended a portfolio review, but you are treading water and your career is not moving forward. Aline will suggest ideas for rethinking this journey, putting you in the driver's seat to keep the momentum going.

Sun Scapes and Shadow Gardens: A Photographic Workshop in Japanese Aesthetics with George Nobechi (Five Sessions – In-Person Learning – San Diego, CA)

In this workshop, George Nobechi returns to LACP to lead an extended, more in-depth iteration of his photographic course in Japanese Aesthetics (Western Light, Eastern Wind). Set on the beautiful grounds of Balboa Park, San Diego, the location is filled with museums, botanical gardens, and numerous possibilities for participants to observe and make photographs incorporating a quiet, thoughtful approach to image-making.

Photographing in the Social Landscape with Thomas Alleman (Hybrid Learning – Six Sessions)

This course explores the "Social Landscape"—the everyday environments shaped by people, culture, and the built world—through the lens of contemporary and historical photography. Students will examine how to photograph the familiar with fresh eyes, developing images that reflect, question, and connect us to the public spaces and shared experiences around us.

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.

AI Generative Imaging: Introduction to Image Making with Midjourney with Ann Elliott Cutting (Online Learning – Three sessions)

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.

AI Generative Imaging: Introduction to Image Making with Midjourney with Ann Elliott Cutting (Online Learning – Three sessions)

The Black and White Nude: Lighting Chiaroscuro with Ann Elliott Cutting (Hybrid Learning – Two sessions)

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.

Creative Survival with Ken Merfeld (Online Learning – Six Sessions)

This class invites photographers to reconnect with creativity by exploring their personal environments, inner expression, and the world around them. Through conceptual assignments, group critique, and discussions on perception and appreciation, participants will expand their visual language and artistic mindset.

Shooting with Intention with Aline Smithson (Online Learning – Six Sessions)

This workshop will inspire participants to reconsider how they make work, how they interpret their lives and their world, and by bringing depth and meaning to their efforts. Designed for all levels of fine art photographers.

Portfolio Development Workshop with Susan Burnstine (Online Learning – Six Months)

This six-month workshop is tailored for fine art photographers seeking to develop a standout portfolio that resonates with their unique sensibilities and target audiences, including gallerists and curators. Through a combination of monthly critiques, editing sessions, and in-depth discussions on branding and presentation, participants will gain valuable skills in articulating their vision and refining their work in a supportive group environment, ultimately culminating in a cohesive and impressive portfolio.

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