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On the Street with Your Camera

  • Intermediate
  • 18 and older
  • Earn 10% back in points
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    If you find the same class on the same dates for less within 48 hours of booking, send us the link. We match the price as credit or the difference.

  • 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
  • 20 hours over 5 sessions

Start Dates (0) $158/person

  • Price includes $9 registration fee.

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Class Description

Description

Learn how to capture images the way documentary photographers do. If you are an intermediate/advanced photographer, find out how to use imagery to make statements without words.

This hands-on workshop covers composition, visual direction, lighting (natural and flash), proper lens selection, and controlling depth of field.

With an emphasis on the styles of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Keith Carter, Gordon Parks, Mary Ellen Mark, W. Eugene Smith, and Garry Winogrand, photo assignments feature the significance of conveying a story (photo essay or photo story), an environmental portrait, and 'the decisive moment' with  your images.

Please read:

  • This class meets in-person and attendees are required to be fully vaccinated prior to class attendance.
  • Please reach out to [email protected] for directions on how to submit proof of vaccination prior to class attendance.

School Notes:

You MUST have and input a valid California address and US phone number when signing up for Santa Monica College in-person courses, or you may be rejected from the course. If you do not have a valid US address and phone number, your enrollment will not be accepted.

Students with any valid US address may enroll in online/remote classes. 

Also:

Santa Monica College's Community Education Office operates from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays. Please bring your CourseHorse purchase confirmation with you to class. Your Classroom information is noted in the Special Notes. If you do not have a classroom on your purchase receipt, please reach out to [email protected].

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Refund Policy

No cancellations after a class has begun, so choose courses carefully!

  • Requests for withdrawal from a class must be submitted in writing via email at least 8 business days before the start date of the class; receipt of requests made via other methods, such as phone messages, cannot be guaranteed.
  • You may receive a credit voucher applicable to future classes, which is valid for two years from the date of issue.
  • A minimum service charge of $15 per class cancellation will be withheld.
  • Refunds are granted ONLY if a class is cancelled, discontinued, or rescheduled.
  • In the instance of cancelled classes, course fee is automatically refunded.
  • Credit card refunds are processed with seven business days, check and cash refunds will be issued by check within 45 business days.

Transfers:

  • To transfer to another class, request must be submitted in writing via email at least 8 business days before the original class meets.
  • A minimum service charge of $15 per class transfer will be deducted.

Important Information:

  • Refunds are NOT issued for absences nor prorated for late registrations.
  • Missed class meetings may not be made up in another class. There is no auditing of classes.
  • Returned checks will be subject to a $25 handling charge.

Some high demand classes, such as Glass Fusing and Good Times Travel day trips, have separate and different refund policies stating that all registrations are final, and no refunds, credits, or transfers will be given. Please bear that in mind when registering for those classes.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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This class: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews

  • On the Street with Your Camera

  • On the Street with Your Camera

    Great course with an outstanding instructor. I learned a lot!
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