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...

Take your photography to the next level and finally understand what all 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:  Aperature/ISO/Shutter Speed  Rule of Thirds Camera Settings File Management and more! Required...

In this course, students go far beyond the “Auto” mode and learn the foundational principles of photography. Instructors lead them through the essentials of focus, f-stops, shutter speeds, sensor speed (ISO) and their relationships, placing artistic creativity in the hands of professionals and beginners alike. Students explore depth of field and...

First class meeting is on campus, after that, get out and explore one of the most visually stunning nightscape cities in the world: Los Angeles. If you want to take pictures at night, this class will provide you with the basics of night photography. Practice framing, composition, exposure, shutter speed, and ISO at Walt Disney Concert Hall and Griffith...

Posing a subject or group of subjects is a critical component to creating exceptional formal and informal portraits. Yet many photographers find posing difficult to understand and master. The reason posing can create problems is because inexperienced subjects look to you for direction. If you freeze up and fail to direct or lack good form and figure...

Learn about image capture while practicing sound technical fundamentals. 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. Using the camera to interpret the world around them, students will work toward mastering camera settings,...

Learn how to shoot with your iPhone and quickly capture lasting images  that are amazing and memorable. Optimize your iPhone settings and apply techniques that will help you become efficient, comfortable, and familiar with your phone’s capabilities.This hands-on class will walk you through the maze of choices on how to take great pictures....

In this course students learn the 17 principles of creative photographic composition and creative ways to apply them. In class, as well as doing a live shoot, students explore fundamental and advanced compositional techniques and internalize the designs, a learning method that allows photographers to combine various approaches to create aesthetically...

Learn how to light, pose and shoot models in studio and on location. We will go over everything from image conceptualization to making your model comfortable, execution (of the shoot, not the subjects) and delivery. Dress in clothes you are comfortable being photographed in. 2 consecutive weeks. Location details will be sent after registration.

For those who still love and embrace analog photography, converting your analog negatives to a digital file has become an increasingly popular workflow. But how to get the best possible print out of an analog negative, from 35mm to 8×10, can still be quite frustrating. Scanning negatives the right way allows you move to a digital workflow and have...

The Basic Photography Program For Beginners is designed to take you through the foundations of photography. Beginning with the basics, you will start by learning how to operate your camera and advance to a better level of understanding. This course takes you step by step in a fun and easy order that will make sense to you. In The Basic Photography...

How hard is it to get a unique photograph of The Golden Gate Bridge these days? Please join us on a two-hour, light stroll in Elysian Park. Whether you are a Los Angeles veteran or a visitor exploring Los Angeles for the first time, Elysian Park always has something new to offer. Come with us to capture it in a whole new light! It...

To achieve your dreams you need a destination. We will map out what success in photography looks like - advertising, editorial, portraiture, fashion, fine art, etc - and develop plan tailored to achieve your goals.  We will touch on everything from shooting portfolio pieces to marketing and mailers to contests and photo organizations. ...

Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a half day, 3 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field...