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Discover your passion for photography with a wide range of classes in Los Angeles. From beginner courses to advanced workshops that delve into specific techniques, these classes will equip you with the skills to capture the world through your lens.

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Going the Distance

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 5481 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Given the speed with which images made with a camera come into being in comparison to most art forms, the plethora of projects photography churns out isn’t surprising. But do such projects necessarily reach the broader audiences their creators may be seeking for the work? If we’re always starting with something new, who can keep up with us? Something more than a great project is necessary. Call it identity. It would seem that a series of photographs...

(41) All levels 18 and older
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$875

3 sessions

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Reimagining Your Creative Self

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 5481 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Joyce Tenneson returns to the Los Angeles Center of Photography to deliver a new and exciting workshop experience. Designed for photographers of all levels, this workshop will inspire participants to connect with their deeper dreams, reimagining their creative self. Joyce’s signature teaching style will guide students to imagine their next steps and a more artful approach to image-making. Joyce will impart practical photographic knowledge with...

(41) All levels 18 and older
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$875

3 sessions

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Creating the Photo Montage

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 5481 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Just as a photograph can record fragments of reality, it can also be created out of fragments. This is what a photo montage does. It juxtaposes and melds seemingly disparate objects into a cohesive whole, fragments from many sources, to present a different reality, in the way a dream might present fragments from different times and places.  Blurring the line between photography and painting, a composited photo can invite the viewer to enter...

(41) Beginner 18 and older
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$775

3 sessions

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Boots on the Ground: Street Photography Basics

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 5481 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

This seven-session class will introduce students to street photography. We’ll study historic and contemporary street shooters and make our own candid photographs in a variety of Los Angeles locations. We’ll meet once a week on Monday evenings, for lecture and critique, and once a week on Saturdays for a hands-on practice session. Topics covered in class include what is good content and composition, how to capture a mood or a moment, and how...

(41) All levels 18 and older
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$615

7 sessions

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The Well-Realized Book

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 5481 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles Center of Photography welcomes special guest artist Christian Patterson for a hybrid, longer-form workshop experience, including four days of in-person instruction and two subsequent online sessions.  This workshop is best suited to photographers with a complete or nearly complete body of work that they hope to publish. It will focus on the meeting of photography, concept, narrative, and the book form, and combining these elements...

(41) All levels 18 and older
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$1,875

4 sessions

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Teen Beginning Photography

Creative Photography Workshops @ 3325 Shelby Dr, Los Angeles, CA

Get going on your dream to understand your camera and improve your images! The course brings students up to speed on new camera technology and teaches you how to visually explore and experience your surroundings from behind the lens. Creative practical assignments will be given. Students must bring their own fully charged DSL camera and owners manual. This course is hands-on, fun, and develops both practical and artistic skills!

(4) Beginner 12 - 18 years old
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$500

5 sessions

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Introduction to Location Lighting with John Lichtwardt

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 312 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA USA, Los Angeles, CA

Mastering the skill of lighting on location takes planning in addition to technical savvy. Photographers must be capable of scouting an appropriate location, assessing how time of day will affect the outcome, and determining what quality of light will best facilitate the mood of the picture. Will it be a blend of ambient and artificial light, or does the strobe dominate? Do we use direct or indirect light, hard or diffuse light? How do we adapt to...

(41) All levels 18 and older
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$1,005

6 sessions

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Hollywood Lighting in the Hurrell Style with Bobbi Lane & Lee Varis

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 252 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA

Step into the golden age of Hollywood glamour as Bobbi Lane and Lee Varis guide you through the iconic lighting techniques of George Hurrell. Learn how to recreate the classic 1930s and 40s style using modern tools and digital retouching. Join the masters and unlock the secrets of Hollywood lighting at the Los Angeles Center of Photography.

(41) All levels 18 and older
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$1,275

3 sessions

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Strategies for the Intimate Portrait

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 252 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA

Learn how to create truly intimate portraits that go beyond the surface level with acclaimed photographer Andrew Southam in this one-day workshop. Discover his unique methods for establishing a deep connection with your subjects and capturing powerful, timeless images. Don't miss this opportunity to take your portrait photography to the next level.

(41) All levels 18 and older
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$625
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ LA Arboretum

Digital Photo Academy @ 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA

Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes and captivating details of the Los Angeles Arboretum with this hands-on workshop led by experienced instructors. Enhance your photography skills as you explore different themes and learn composition strategies in the natural beauty of the botanical gardens. Don't miss this opportunity to capture breathtaking images and take your photography to the next level.

(146) All levels 15 and older
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$125
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Venice Beach

Digital Photo Academy @ 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Los Angeles, CA

Capture the vibrant energy and captivating characters of Venice Beach with our in-the-field digital photography course. Join our experienced instructor as you learn new techniques to photograph skateboarders in motion, accentuate the colors of the water, and experiment with street photography angles. Don't miss this opportunity to create breathtaking images in this diverse and culturally rich environment.

(146) All levels 16 and older
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$125
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Filming in the Canon Ecosystem

AbelCine Training @ 801 S Main St, Burbank, CA

In this two-day, hands-on workshop, Rubidium Wu, known on YouTube as Crimson Engine, will guide you through the Canon Cinema EOS ecosystem. You will learn to use these cameras and lenses and maximize them for projects in any style or budget. There are many benefits to shooting within the same camera and lens system, particularly a simple workflow with a seamless pipeline in post. Canon Cinema EOS offers a range of cameras with industry leading color...

(48) All levels 18 and older
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$525

2 sessions

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Mastering Your Flash

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 5566 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

If you feel confident with a camera but less so with a flash and would like to master external speedlight-flash technology, this class is for you. The goal of this six-session class is to learn how to use a flash so well that the outcome looks like professional lighting utilizing TTL/SB flash units on and off camera. Students will work in various lighting situations, using the flash as both the main source of light and as a fill light. For each...

(41) Intermediate 18 and older
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$540

6 sessions

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Intro to Photography

Atwater Photo Workshops @ 3015 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Develop a fluent understanding of camera, light and subject This course is your introduction to the skills you need to successfully shoot powerful images in any situation. Students will learn all the controls and functions on their cameras, including basic camera operation (f-stop, shutter speed & ISO), photographic fundamentals and how to produce an intended image. We’ll discuss composition, focus, texture and tone among other stylistic...

(2) Beginner 12 and older
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$295

2 sessions

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Learn the Art of Digital Printing

Creative Photography Workshops

This class is a hand on, step by step printing course, designed for beginners to intermediate students. This course will enable anyone to produces great quality looking digital photos, from any digital files. The course will go over techniques like, editing, color adjustments, and enhancing tools and / or enhances your exiting printing skills. So get out those hundreds of images from the black digital hole that you have taking throughout the years...

(4) All levels 18 and older
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Lightroom Workshop

Creative Photography Workshops @ 3325 Shelby Dr, Los Angeles, CA

Learn how to use Lightroom and master those curial photo-editing skills. Discover the secret to transforming your images, while spend less time in front of the computer. Learn in small intimate classes (Limit 5) Course Highlights: How to upload & catalog your images. Save and retrieve your images. Learn practical tools and adjustments for improving your images. Export and send your images in different forms Master realistic basic...

(4) All levels 12 - 18 years old
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$425

6 sessions

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DSLR Video Basics

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 1515 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA

In today’s ever-demanding world, it’s important that still photographers are equipped with the knowledge of shooting video. Video promos for websites, YouTube, Facebook and other media are now the norm. In this six-session class, students will learn all the technical elements on their video-enabled DSLR cameras to shoot motion properly. From philosophy of motion picture to practical insight, participants will receive hands-on experience using...

(41) All levels 18 and older
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$465

6 sessions

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Beginning Photoshop

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ Distance Learning Class via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA

Beginning Photoshop is a core fundamental class for photographers. Using Adobe Photoshop CC, the course teaches the most important tools, composition and basic image optimization, helping students to understand the process behind simple photo correction. The class will cover: Photoshop Interface and Tools Overview a. Preferences b. Color settings c. Basic tools d. Panels & layout preferences for work space Cropping, Resizing, Saving a....

(41) Beginner 18 and older
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$415

12 sessions

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Platinum/Palladium Printing in One-Day

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Platinum and Palladium prints are considered the zenith of alternative process printing. Two of the most precious metals on earth combine to produce images of gorgeous tonal value. In this fun, hands-on workshop, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to take on the Platinum/Palladium printing process. Class will start with a brief history of the process and quickly move into the darkroom, where we will spend the day printing. Digital negative...

(41) All levels 18 and older
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$450
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Teen Intermediate Photography

Creative Photography Workshops @ 3325 Shelby Dr, Los Angeles, CA

This class is for teen who want to take your photographic vision to the next level, with advance assignments and detail critiques. Course will cover essential Lightroom workflow, Import & Exporting files, editing, color adjustment and enhancing tools, much more.  Students must bring to class, Camera fully charged,  Media cards, Laptop with Lightroom Classic program installed.

(4) Intermediate 12 - 18 years old
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$525

5 sessions

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