This online course is designed for photographers who want to use the tools of street photography to explore, engage with, and tell the story of a neighborhood or community. Rather than focusing solely on individual “decisive moments,” this course emphasizes the development of a cohesive photographic project—one in which narrative, context, and visual consistency are as essential as any single image.
Meet-Up in LA: Venice Beach with Dotan Saguy (Hybrid Learning – Two Sessions)
Join photographer Dotan Saguy for a vibrant photography adventure on Venice Beach, where you'll capture the eclectic energy and stunning scenery of this iconic location. Over the solstice weekend, participants will benefit from personalized guidance and technical insights, culminating in a supportive online critique session to refine your work and enhance your storytelling skills.
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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.
Cyanotype Printing with Digital Negatives with Victor Ramos (In-Person Learning – One session)
Step into the world of one of photography’s oldest and most captivating processes—cyanotype printing. In this immersive one-day workshop, artist and educator Victor Ramos guides you through a contemporary approach to this historic technique, using digital negatives to create striking, blue-toned prints by hand.
Food Photography with Ann Elliott Cutting (In-Person Learning – One session)
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.
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Product Photography with Hugh Kretschmer (In-Person Learning – One Session)
This intensive one-day workshop is designed to give photographers a strong foundation in product photography using studio lighting. Whether you’re a content creator, small business owner, or emerging commercial photographer, you'll learn the essential techniques needed to light and shoot a variety of consumer goods with confidence.
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Sunscape: Photo-Immersive Getaways in SoCal 2026
Join us for EXPOSURE 2023: Summer Edition, September 8-12, 2023. Five days of virtual Portfolio Reviews. Meet face to face with gallery owners, photo editors, museum curators, publishers and other photo professionals.
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Meet-Up in LA: The Getty Center with Nancy Kaye (Hybrid Learning – Two Sessions)
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.
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Strange and Beautiful: Surrealism Now with Jeanette Spicer (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
Surrealism continues to influence contemporary photography, offering a powerful lens through which to explore the strange, the dreamlike, and the unexpected. In this course, students will dive into the history and ongoing impact of Surrealist art, while creating their own photographs and collages that reflect their personal interpretation of this dynamic movement.
Meet-Up in LA: Beverly Hills with Peter Bennett (Hybrid Learning – Two Sessions)
Step into the glamorous world of Beverly Hills in this immersive Meet-Up in LA class, where you’ll capture the opulence and history of one of Los Angeles’ most iconic neighborhoods. During the in-person excursion, you’ll explore the world-famous streets of Beverly Hills, from the palm-lined avenues to the historic landmarks, luxurious architecture, and hidden corners that make the city a photographer’s paradise.
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