Photography Classes in Los Angeles, CA

Become a better photographer and stop using your camera's "Auto" mode in 1 day. Have you ever wondered why after spending hundreds of dollars on the latest cameras you still can't get photos you're really proud of? We're not talking about the party snapshots you post on Facebook, but stunning landscapes that can be considered fine art and grab attention...

In this beginning workshop, students will learn all the controls and functions on their digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras, basic camera operation (including f-stop, shutter speed and ISO), fundamental concepts of photography, and how to control the photograph’s final look.  Discussions include composition and light, how to get the background...

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...

Posing for Beginners: Intro to Friend and Family Photography Learn how to pose your subjects for that perfect family photo! In Posing for Beginners: Intro to Friend and Family Photography, learn hands-on how to guide your subjects for natural and easy photos. We’ve all seen awkward hand positions and prom photos – learn how to avoid stiff, unnatural...

DEVELOP YOUR PROJECT FROM CONCEPT TO EXHIBITION  Do you have an idea for a collection of images? Is your project already underway? In this an 8 segment course we’ll walk with you from developing your idea through it’s final presentation. With guest photographers/speakers we’ll roll up our sleeves and systematically go through each phase...

Sam Abell’s thirty-year career has been dedicated to achieving artistic expression through documentary photography. He has pursued his goals primarily through his lengthy, in-depth coverage for National Geographic magazine and its Book Division. At the same time, he has maintained a career as an artist, teacher and author. His numerous book credits...

In this sequential class to Basic Photography, students will get 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...

Mastering the tools of lighting is the key to mastering studio photography. In this six-session 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...

Everyone is using digital cameras. Learn picture repair, how to adjust colors and lighten or darken photographs. Fix scratches/damages and colorize old pictures. Learn fun graphic arts and much more. Location notes: Room numbers are provided to students once the registration is completed.  Students can purchase a semester parking permit from...

NEW! In a hands-on beginning photography workshop, gain an understanding of the basic camera operations of f/stops, shutter speeds, ISO, and white balance while using natural light. Using the HDSLR format, learn the controls and functions of your DSLR camera from in-class demonstrations on exposure, depth-of-field, composition, focusing, metering,...

Pushing you to meet your unique photographic goals technically and creatively. Working towards developing a strong portfolio & gallery quality work. Prerequisites: Intermediate Photography or Portfolio review

Photographic Composition for Beginners: Take Better Photos Learn the unspoken rules of photography to create better images using better photographic composition! See creatively – learn the principles of design to create stronger, more compelling images! COURSE DESCRIPTION Why is it that two photographers can capture the same subject, sometimes within...

Enhance your way of seeing and take your photographic vision to the next level. Through field trips, interesting assignments and critiques, students will advance their technical photographic skills with the primary emphasis on advanced creative camera work, metering and lighting. Student furnishes fully manual DSLR camera & printing. Prerequisites...

Take your photography to the next level by understanding what the settings on your camera do. More than that, feel confident in your investment by learning how the pros use these powerful creative tools.  Topics include rule of thirds, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and more! First class is on campus, the subsequent classes are held off-campus....

When we talk about a photographer’s personal vision, we refer not only to the present and how one can photograph with a more refined way of seeing – we must also encompass the complete experiences and ambitions of the photographer, fully embracing one’s past work and future projects. Only by editing and understanding one’s past work, sharpening...