This fun and creative photography class that explores how images can express identity, mood, and personal stories. In this course, students will look beyond the casual selfie and learn how photographers use self-portraiture as a powerful form of visual communication.
Atlas of the Present: Collage and Photography Today – Virtual Exhibition Opening Reception
Join us for the virtual opening reception of Atlas of the Present: Collage and Photography Today on Thursday, February 19th, 2025, 12-1pm via Zoom.
In this fun and engaging weeklong class, teens will unleash their creativity and discover the power of photography as a storytelling tool. Through hands-on projects, students will explore different themes and techniques, including light painting, forced perspective, and photo manipulation, while developing their own unique visual voice.
Los Angeles is a massive, sprawling metropolis housing neighborhoods and communities of all shapes and sizes. In this class, students will take advantage of this melting pot of environments and turn their cameras on their neighborhoods in an effort to document their communities.
This week-long course for teens (ages 12-14) is designed to introduce students to the fundamental operations, techniques, and critical vocabulary of digital photography.
In Street Portraiture for Teens, students (ages 15-18) will learn how to capture intimate, unposed portraits in urban environments, honing their ability to spot unique moments and engage with subjects naturally. Led by photographer Todd Felderstein, this hands-on class will develop your storytelling skills, technical expertise, and confidence in creating impactful street portraits, all while pushing your creative boundaries in real-world settings.
In this course, students will learn how to choose and explore a meaningful topic through photography, whether it's capturing the essence of a person, a place, or an abstract concept. In a fun, collaborative setting, we'll focus on visual storytelling, editing, and developing a cohesive series of images that reflect each student's personal vision and style.
Meet-Up in LA: LA Pride Parade with Thomas Alleman (Hybrid Learning – Two Sessions)
Join LACP for an immersive photographic experience at the LA Pride Parade, one of the city’s most vibrant and historically significant public celebrations. Set against the streets of Hollywood, this Meet-Up invites photographers to document the energy, diversity, and expressive spirit of Pride—from bold visual spectacle and intimate moments to powerful expressions of identity, community, and activism.
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In this sequential class to Basic Digital Photography for Teens, students will receive reinforcement in the concepts from the previous class and push toward the next level of photographic expression. Emphasis will be on image capture while practicing sound technical fundamentals. Using the camera to interpret the world around them, students will work toward mastering camera settings, metering techniques, and white balance selection for proper image capture, while engaging in more creative and thought provoking assignments.
This week-long course for teens (ages 15-18) is designed to introduce students to the fundamental operations, techniques, and critical vocabulary of digital photography.