Discover how editing, sequencing, and structure can transform a body of photographs into a compelling photobook. In this four-session online workshop with Tim Carpenter, explore strategies for shaping visual narratives, creating meaning through the relationships between images, and finding the form that best serves your project.
Meet-Up in LA: Huntington Gardens with Peter Bennett (Hybrid Learning – Two Sessions)
Explore the beauty, artistry, and natural diversity of the Huntington Gardens as part of LACP’s Meet-Up in LA series. This photographic experience invites students to discover one of Southern California’s most distinctive cultural destinations, featuring lush botanical landscapes, tranquil ponds, architectural details, sculptural elements, and thoughtfully designed gardens.
Explore the rich narratives of the LA River in this immersive Meet-Up in LA class, where participants will capture its diverse landscapes—from lush parks to vibrant murals—while enhancing their photography skills. This course combines hands-on exploration with online critiques, allowing visual storytellers to uncover the river's role as a vital cultural and ecological landmark in Los Angeles.
Meet-Up in LA: Downtown Los Angeles with Peter Bennett (Hybrid Learning – Two Sessions)
Join us in Downtown Los Angeles to explore its vibrant urban landscape through hands-on photography excursions and engaging online critiques, all designed to enhance your storytelling skills
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.
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.
This one-day studio lighting course is designed as a basic introduction to lighting portraits in a controlled studio environment.
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.
Introduction to Studio Lighting with Hugh Kretschmer (In-Person Learning – Six Sessions)
In this workshop, students will gain a solid foundation of studio lighting and practical knowledge of light. Working hands-on with the equipment, participants will learn how to select the proper light source for their subjects whether shooting portraits, still life or product.
Introduction to Studio Lighting with Hugh Kretschmer (In-Person Learning – Six Sessions)
In this workshop, students will gain a solid foundation of studio lighting and practical knowledge of light. Working hands-on with the equipment, participants will learn how to select the proper light source for their subjects whether shooting portraits, still life or product.