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.
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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Creative Studio Lighting with Hugh Kretschmer (In-Person Learning – Six Sessions)
In this workshop, students will elevate their studio lighting skills by exploring creative techniques and mastering complex setups in portraiture, fashion, and still life. Through hands-on experience with specialized equipment and lighting tools like tungsten and Kino Flo lights, participants will learn to manipulate light to shape mood, enhance texture, and create dramatic, cinematic imagery.
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Portrait Studio Lighting: A One-Day Workshop with F. Scott Schafer (In-Person Learning – One Session
This one-day studio lighting course is designed as a basic introduction to lighting portraits in a controlled studio environment.
This hands-on studio course explores the intersection of fashion and fine art through contemporary lighting techniques.
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.
The Singular Vision (Ways of Seeing) with Andrew Southam (Webinar)
The truly intimate portrait transcends being just another image, to become a unique, revealing statement about its subject and a timeless photograph.
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The Creative Portrait with Rania Matar (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
In this workshop, we discuss all the elements of what makes a good portrait and delve into the process of working with people.
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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 week-long course for teens (ages 15-18), students will discover the tools and techniques used to create a unique, compelling, and technically proficient candid portrait of people in their natural environment(s).