Los Angeles Center of Photography Classes, Los Angeles

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...

“The most difficult thing for me is a portrait. You have to try and put your camera between the skin of a person and his shirt.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson In this day of iPhones, Instagram, and selfie culture, images of people are constantly part of our life in more ways than they have ever been. However, capturing a powerful portrait goes well...

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,...

This beginning level class is designed to introduce students to the fundamental operations, techniques, and critical vocabulary of digital photography.  Students will learn about the camera’s basic and advanced settings in an effort to make beautiful photographs, all while having fun. The class will cover technical information such as shutter...

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...

What often makes photographs most interesting is when there is a compelling story or narrative behind the work. In this workshop, students will endeavor to improve their skills in storytelling through photography. Participants will question and dissect their previous work and push forward on their current projects using visual imagery to tell a story....

Developing one’s own lighting style is the key to creating truly dynamic photographic images. Designed for students having completed Introduction to Studio Lighting, this workshop will help students create their own sense of lighting design using advanced lighting techniques and specialized equipment. Further, students will progress towards fully...

A brief overview of the art/photo market and photo collecting today. The Art Market today is rapidly changing. With so may fairs, festivals and online platforms, the old gallery model is becoming obsolete. Where should artists go to sell their work? In this seminar, Sarah Hadley will discuss what work is commercially viable and how photo collectors...

This intensive two-day course on street photography is designed for intermediate and experienced photographers. Using his decades of experience of photographing the streets, Ibarionex will walk students through the process of seeing and capturing great photographs while exploring the city. These skills will help each photographer develop his or her...

The fine art photography world is ever changing and the days of simply creating stunning photographs is no longer enough to catch the eye of those in the photography world. All the elements that surround your photography projects: the project statement, your website, bio and resume, the knowledge of why you are making the work and the context of where...

Promotion for Photographers: Next Steps for Creating a Photo Business Are you starting to charge for your work? What does it take to start a photography business or take your hobby to the next step? Are you reaching the people who need to see your work? Stephen Schafer wrote the book about becoming a professional photographer. Join him for a day as...

In this six-session course, a logical continuation for students who have completed both Basic Photography and After the Basics: Intermediate Photography, students will continue to learn basic camera operation and photography fundamentals while practicing and refining their personal process for achieving a unique photographic vision. The...

This workshop focuses on the most essential workflow and developing features of the new Adobe Lightroom Classic CC with the needs of the photographer in mind. Students will learn how to import, sort, organize and enhance their digital images, as well as batch process groups of images, quickly and efficiently. In addition to the software’s new developing...

Join acclaimed photographer Nigel Parry in this hands-on, weekend workshop as he shares his portrait lighting techniques both in the studio and on location. On Friday night, Nigel will introduce himself through a presentation of photographs, experiences, and his mythology toward portraiture. Nigel will also field questions from the students in effort...

In efforts to advance photography in the mid-19th century, Fredrick Scott Archer, an English sculptor and photographer, experimented with collodion in the hope of producing a photographic negative on ordinary glass plates. The process was perfected in 1851.  This two-day workshop serves as a hands-on introduction to this demanding but beautiful...