Storytelling Archives - The Los Angeles Center of Photography

Self-Publishing, From Start to Finish with Kris Graves (Online Learning – Six Sessions)

Learn how to produce, design, and publish your own photo book in this hands-on course led by renowned artist and publisher Kris Graves. Ideal for photographers ready to share their stories on their own terms.

AI-Enhanced Conceptual Photography with Ann Elliott Cutting (Online Learning – Six Sessions)

Explore the intersection of AI and creativity in this six-session course, where you’ll develop and execute conceptual photography ideas, blending traditional techniques with AI-driven innovations to push the boundaries of your work.

Project Statements with Camilla E. Brown (Online Learning – Six Sessions)

In this six-week workshop, curator and writer Camilla E. Brown helps artists craft clear, compelling project statements that resonate with audiences and opportunities alike.

Found, Built, and Imagined Worlds with Manjari Sharma (Online Learning – Six Sessions)

This short-format seminar invites students to reflect on their own artistic worlds—those they have found, constructed, or imagined—through the lens of visual storytelling, identity, and mythology.

Summer Camp for Teens: Picture Perfect – Photography and Expression (ages 12-14) with Ford Lowcock (In-Person Learning – One Week)

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.

Summer Camp for Teens: Storytelling and Street Photography (ages 12-14) with Todd Felderstein (In-Person Learning – One Week)

In this week-long course, students will learn how to capture compelling images through the lens of street photography while also exploring the art of visual storytelling. Los Angeles is full of vibrant street scenes, architecture, and diverse people, making it a perfect backdrop for this type of work.

Pushing Boundaries with Gerald Slota (Webinar)

This webinar challenges the boundaries of what a "typical" photograph is supposed to be. Gerald Slota will share his insight in creating original imagery that is singular and unique.

The Provocative Photograph: Crafting Compelling Visual Narratives with Holly Lynton (Online Learning – Six Sessions)

This workshop will provide participants with innovative strategies to produce images that are provocative, enigmatic, and lyrical. Students will learn how to depict people, places, and histories in unprecedented ways.