Across six in-person sessions—including a Saturday field trip—students will examine how photographers have worked within and around the constraints of the medium for over 150 years. Through lectures, assignments, and discussion, we’ll study motion, time, detail and the unique properties of the photographic frame, just as John Szarkowski proposed in his classic text, The Photographer's Eye.
This workshop will explore the process of photographing your family and yourself—together or apart. “Family” may be interpreted as either relatives or chosen family; the focus will be on how we as individuals interact with people who shape our lives. Some artists make work about family to stop time, to commemorate everyday actions and emotions. Others make work to ask questions about what these moments mean and why families function the way that they do.
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.
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.
This workshop will help demystify the fine art market with lectures on editions and pricing to presentation and installation. It will also be an honest look at how the roadmap to success has changed and the importance of taking charge of your career is critical. Most importantly, we will craft elevated written materials to accompany your work.
Beyond Focus: Mastering The Art of Blur with Susan Burnstine (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
In this workshop, students will explore a variety of ways to use blur in their imagery while being provided with essential tools to help understand how and why to use this aesthetic in their work.
Writing Pictures: The New Edition with Joanne Dugan (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
This highly collaborative workshop, open to both new and returning students, provides time and space to explore the dynamic relationship between writing and image making. Through a series of weekly creative prompts, students spontaneously generate new and innovative work in a collaborative, supportive setting that encourages risk taking.
Publishing a Photo Book with Harvey Stein (Online Learning – Seven Sessions)
This seven-week workshop is a nuts and bolts exploration of the steps necessary to successfully approach publishers and what to do when they say yes.
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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.
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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