Sunscape: Photo-Immersive Getaways in SoCal 2026, March 22-27
Escape to creativity with our exclusive Sunscape: Photo-Immersive Getaway workshops in beautiful Balboa Park in San Diego, California. The getaway provides an unforgettable experience led by the biggest names in the art world including Sam Abell, George Nobechi, Aline Smithson and Molly Wizenberg.
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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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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.
In this two-day intensive class, students will learn the art and craft of street photography, led by acclaimed street photographer Ibarionex Perello.
Portrait Studio Lighting with F. Scott Schafer (In-Person Learning – Six Sessions
This one-day studio lighting course is designed as a basic introduction to lighting portraits in a controlled studio environment.
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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.
Scanning Negatives Using a DSLR with Eric Joseph (In-Person Learning – One session)
Discover a faster, higher-quality way to digitize your film using a DSLR and macro lens. In this introductory, hands-on class, Eric Joseph will guide you through the process of scanning 35mm, medium format, and 4x5 film using a modern DSLR setup—no outdated scanners required.
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Printer Training Class with Eric Joseph (In-Person Learning – One session)
This two-hour clas will cover how to properly load paper in to the Canon PRO-2000/PRO-4000 printers and basic usage of Print Studio Pro, the Photoshop plug-in software used for printing.
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