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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ San Pedro Point Fermin Lighthouse & Korean Bell

Digital Photo Academy See all classes by this school @ 807 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA

Explore coastal and architectural photography in a guided, hands-on setting designed to sharpen your eye for composition. Practice balancing expansive ocean views, structured landmarks, and clean graphic scenes while refining your use of light and perspective. With expert guidance, learn to adapt your approach across diverse environments and capture more intentional, compelling images.

(166) All levels 10 and older
$135
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The Wet Plate Collodion Workshop

Los Angeles Center of Photography See all classes by this school @ 252 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA

Experience mid-19th century photography in this hands-on workshop, where you'll delve into the intricate process of creating stunning tintypes and ambrotypes using period-correct cameras. Learn the history of collodion and learn the techniques necessary to master this process. Unleash your creativity and walk away with three to four unique plates capturing the essence of a bygone era.

(43) All levels 18 and older
$775

2 sessions

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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Walt Disney Concert Hall

Digital Photo Academy See all classes by this school @ 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Step into the world of architectural photography at the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall. Capture the stunning interplay of light and shadow on its reflective surfaces and explore innovative angles and compositions. This session offers a unique opportunity to refine your skills and create striking images in a celebrated cultural landmark.

(166) All levels 10 and older
$135
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Half Day Private Digital Photography for 1-6 People (Los Angeles)

Digital Photo Academy See all classes by this school @ Location customized to student goals, Los Angeles, CA

Develop your photographic vision in a private digital photography session tailored to your specific camera and personal interests. Guided by a knowledgeable instructor in a beautiful setting, students sharpen their shooting technique and build a stronger, more efficient post-capture editing workflow throughout the day.

(166) All levels 10 and older
$375
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All Day Private Digital Photography for 1-6 People (Los Angeles)

Digital Photo Academy See all classes by this school @ Location customized to student goals, Los Angeles, CA

Invest in your photography with a full-day private session from Digital Photo Academy, designed entirely around your needs, interests, and current skill level. Students spend the day shooting across a range of photographic categories under hands-on expert guidance, then learn the post-capture editing techniques needed to elevate their finished images.

(166) All levels 10 and older
$675
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  • 1515 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA
  • 18 hours over 3 sessions

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Class Description

Description

This class is designed for photographers who want to make portraits that engage on a deeper level. Meaningful work comes from your own experience. Portraiture is about intimacy and connecting. When the photographer allows his or her own emotions, questions, and fears to take over and makes space for the subject as well the complexity of being together becomes fertile ground for a moving experience that reflects in the work.

Through slideshows, lectures and critiques of the pre-class assignments (see below), Lydia Panas will delve into the makings of an engaging portrait. We will begin with assessing individual motivations, goals, and interests. Through a series of slide presentations, we will look closely at the work of renowned portrait photographers (Avedon, Arbus, Sherman, Grannan, Dijkstra, Frank, Bellocq to name a few) and investigate differences in style, method and intent. We’ll also explore contemporary portrait photographers and other artists that are inspirational, providing us ideas of how the artists think. Discussions will include editing, sequencing and presentation.

This is not a hands-on technical workshop, but rather an opportunity to closely examine the use of photography as a means of personal expression. We will focus on learning how to connect with your own questions to make portraits that matter to you and to your audience.

Please complete these four assignments before the class begins:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please photograph these assignments specifically for the workshop. Do not bring images that you already have. Please bring 3-5 images per assignment as prints, not digital files.

1. Make a portrait of someone you know very well.
2. Make a portrait of someone you know only a little.
3. Make a  group portrait – looking for connections that interest you.
4. Make a portrait that you really want to make.

Refund Policy

Refund Policy

A $25 administrative fee will be charged on all refund requests.

  • The request must arrive greater than 7 business days prior to the course start date.
  • No refunds will be provided for requests arriving 6 business days or less prior to the course start date.

All refund requests must be submitted via email to [email protected]

Note: Special Guests Workshops carry different refund policies. Please refer to “Special Guest Refund Policy” sections below.

Upon receipt of a refund request, students will be provided the option of receiving course credit towards the purchase of another course. If a student elects to receive credit, no administrative fee will be charged. All credits must be used within two years from the date of issue.

Refund Policy for Rare Circumstances

In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, we are revising our refund policy for “Rare Circumstances.” These circumstances may include, but are not limited to, pandemic outbreaks, natural disasters, and economic collapse/depressions. During troubling times such as these, refunds are not permitted. Instead, students will be given credit good for three years from date of issue. Credits are good toward any class or workshop, except travel.

Credits

Credits may not be redeemed for refunds or cash back. A student’s decision to receive credit in lieu of a refund is final and may not be changed at a future date.

Transfers

Students may elect to transfer applicable course fees towards the purchase of another course, limit of one transfer per class. All transfer requests must adhere to the refund policy noted above and/or in conjunction with Special Guests Workshop refund policies below.

Course Cancellations

On occasion a course may cancel due to low enrollment or unforeseen instructor conflicts. If such a case occurs, all students will be refunded in full. We do not take responsibility for non-refundable airline tickets, hotel expenses, or any other costs that may be attributable toward enrolling in a course.

Special Guest Refund Policy

  • A $75 administrative fee will be charged on all refund requests arriving 62 business days or greater before the course start date.
  • If the request arrives 32-61 days prior to the course start date, 50 percent of the applicable workshop fee will be retained.
  • No refunds are provided for requests arriving 0 – 31 days prior to the course start date.

All refund requests must be submitted via email to [email protected]

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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Los Angeles Center of Photography

The Los Angeles Center of Photography (LACP) is a nonprofit organization providing photography education and enrichment for photographers of all levels. With a wide range of classes, workshops, exhibitions, and community events, LACP offers a comprehensive experience for photographers to learn, connect, and grow in their practice.

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