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.
Photography and Poetry have long been linked. While they are quite distinct art forms, there is a lot to be learned from the traditions of poetry that can help us in our photographic work. In this workshop, we will look at how we can borrow poetic devices such as metaphor, parallelism and symbolism to create a visual language.
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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Through image making, critique, historical overview, and editing, this workshop will explore how to tell visual stories and form a cohesive narrative body of work that can be published.
This workshop will help demystify the fine art market with lectures on editions and pricing to presentation and installation. It will also be an honest look at how the roadmap to success has changed and the importance of taking charge of your career is critical. Most importantly, we will craft elevated written materials to accompany your work.
Beyond Focus: Mastering The Art of Blur with Susan Burnstine (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
In this workshop, students will explore a variety of ways to use blur in their imagery while being provided with essential tools to help understand how and why to use this aesthetic in their work.
Best Practices for Photographers Seeking Gallery Representation with Douglas Marshall (Webinar)
Independent Curator and Gallery Director Douglas Marshall will discuss best practices for photographers seeking gallery representation for their work including how to seek appropriate galleries, approaching Directors and curators and contemporary portfolio expectations.
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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The Long-Term Documentary Project with Marissa Roth (Online Learning – Six Months)
This workshop focuses on how to produce a long-term documentary project, giving participants the skills needed to create images that are stylistically and thematically unified.
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Writing Pictures: The New Edition with Joanne Dugan (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
This highly collaborative workshop, open to both new and returning students, provides time and space to explore the dynamic relationship between writing and image making. Through a series of weekly creative prompts, students spontaneously generate new and innovative work in a collaborative, supportive setting that encourages risk taking.