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.
Basic Photography with Joaquin Palting (In-Person Learning – Six Sessions)
In this beginning workshop, students will learn all the controls and functions on their digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) or mirrorless cameras, basic camera operation (including f-stop, shutter speed and ISO), fundamental concepts of photography, and how to control the photograph's final look.
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Basic Photography with Peter Bennett (In-Person Learning – Six Sessions)
In this beginning workshop, students will learn all the controls and functions on their digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) or mirrorless cameras, basic camera operation (including f-stop, shutter speed and ISO), fundamental concepts of photography, and how to control the photograph's final look.
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In an age of fast scrolling and fleeting moments, this intensive weekend workshop invites photographers to slow down—and look deeper. Led by acclaimed documentary photographer Jane Evelyn Atwood, this in-person experience focuses on cultivating attention, presence, and meaning in visual storytelling.
Into the Night: A Photographic Journey with Todd Hido (In-Person Learning – Three Sessions)
Join acclaimed photographer Todd Hido for a rare, hands-on exploration of night photography, where students will shoot, edit, and refine images while learning how to craft mood, narrative, and emotion through light and shadow.
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.
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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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.