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Los Angeles Center of Photography
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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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Los Angeles Center of Photography

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How Do You Think Like That

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 5566 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

A Class About Creativity. This class is an invitation to the creative thought process – how we obtain ideas, how we think differently, and how we produce work out of the norm. The course will allow us to tap in our “inner artist,” listen to our “crazy” side (or do we?), and explore what separates us from everyone else. What are we bringing to our work? What is our “‘process” to create? Spend six weeks with an extremely creative, passionate...

(41) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$465

6 sessions

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Lightroom 1: The Basics

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 5566 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

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 capabilities, participants will learn how to take advantage of Lightroom’s local adjustment...

(41) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$525

4 sessions

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Food Photography

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 5566 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

This one-day workshop introduces students to the joy and beauty of creating memorable food imagery. Whether you are an established photographer, emerging professional, instagrammer, food blogger, chef or culinary writer, this one-day workshop is for you! Ann Elliott Cutting will share her techniques for beautiful food photography, from both a technical standpoint and also an artistic standpoint. Ann will discuss her approaches to a range of assignment...

(41) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$495
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Creating Personal Breakthroughs

Los Angeles Center of Photography

The Secret to Becoming a Better Photographer This online learning course provides insight into the mindset, principles and tools you can use to further your development as a photographer. It will provide the means to move from merely taking photographs to making photographs. Led by photographer and educator, Ibarionex Perello who brings over 25 years in the photographic industry, the course will breakdown how to thoughtfully assess where you are...

(41) All levels 18 and older
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The Personal Project

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

This nine-month class is Los Angeles Center of Photography’s’ “master” class. It is designed for serious photographers who are interested in creating a significant personal project. Students will work toward creating a strong, cohesive body of work that will culminate in an exhibit at LACP for a month-long run. After presenting project ideas in the first class, the ensuing five class sessions will be spent critiquing on-going work thoroughly....

(41) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$495

2 sessions

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The Daily Visual

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ Distance Learning Class via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA

How dedicated are you to your craft? What percentage of each day do you spend shooting, dealing with, or thinking about photography? Do you walk the streets with your camera? Do you wish you could shoot every day? Now you can. The Daily Visual workshop is intended to motivate you to shoot every day, no matter what. Every day your goal is to shoot at least one visually compelling image, a piece of art, per se, no matter where you are or what you...

(41) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$415

6 sessions

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Sequencing, Printing and Binding Methods

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 5566 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Bookbinding for the Photographer: Sequencing, Printing and Binding Methods Over the past decade, photography books have seen a resurgence within the art world, this time transcending their original use as survey or catalog to become ideal spaces and platforms to experience and disseminate work. Through class discussions, demonstrations and individual research, students will form a personal vision of what their images mean in the book form. Our...

(41) Intermediate 18 and older
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$775

3 sessions

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Traditional Printing

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 5566 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

This will be the first darkroom class in LACP’s new space. The class will meet four times in the classroom over a three-month time period. During the first month, each student will get a three-hour private lesson in the darkroom with instructor Marc Valesella. During the next two months, students can book as many hours as needed in the darkroom. LACP’s new darkroom is designed for solo use. There will be four lectures & critiques in total...

(41) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$615

4 sessions

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The Master Class: Bringing Projects to Completion

Los Angeles Center of Photography

This invitational four-month Master Class will include four in-class sessions and two half-hour one-on-one sessions. Photographers who have a deeply considered potential series or significant projects underway are encouraged to apply so that they can bring the work to fruition with focused intention. Research, writing, editing, sequencing, artist presentations, and ideas for installation will all be discussed and class participation will be required....

(41) Advanced 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Sequencing, Printing and Binding Methods (Online)

Los Angeles Center of Photography

Bookbinding for the Photographer: Sequencing, Printing and Binding Methods Over the past decade, photography books have seen a resurgence within the art world, this time transcending their original use as survey or catalog to become ideal spaces and platforms to experience and disseminate work. Through class discussions, demonstrations and individual research, students will form a personal vision of what their images mean in the book form. Our...

(41) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Developing Your Photo Book

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ Distance Learning Class via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA

A photographic book is a both a physical object as well as a creative medium to extend your photographic vision by expressing it as a unique and personal narrative. It is an opportunity to have a gallery without walls and reach a much larger community with your photographic work. In this one-day workshop, join photographer and book-designer/reviewer Douglas Stockdale as he delves into the nuances of book publishing. Participants will learn the...

(41) All levels 18 and older
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$195
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Beginning Lightroom Classic

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ Distance Learning Class via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA

This workshop focuses on the most essential workflow and developing features of the Adobe Lightroom Classic 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 capabilities, participants will learn how to take advantage of Lightroom Classic’s local...

(41) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$415

6 sessions

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Beginning Photoshop

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ Distance Learning Class via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA

Beginning Photoshop is a core fundamental class for photographers. Using Adobe Photoshop CC, the course teaches the most important tools, composition and basic image optimization, helping students to understand the process behind simple photo correction. The class will cover: Photoshop Interface and Tools Overview a. Preferences b. Color settings c. Basic tools d. Panels & layout preferences for work space Cropping, Resizing, Saving a....

(41) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$415

12 sessions

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Platinum/Palladium Printing in One-Day

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Platinum and Palladium prints are considered the zenith of alternative process printing. Two of the most precious metals on earth combine to produce images of gorgeous tonal value. In this fun, hands-on workshop, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to take on the Platinum/Palladium printing process. Class will start with a brief history of the process and quickly move into the darkroom, where we will spend the day printing. Digital negative...

(41) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$450
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The Art of Seeing

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 5481 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

In a world where the act of looking has become endangered human experience, Stephen Wilkes will focus an entire workshop on the Art of seeing. This workshop will be a deep meditation on elevating each of the student’s ability to take the time to see, enabling each student to explore a deeper and more personal vision through photographing. Seeing will be inspired through group lectures and critiques, where we explore things together. The act of...

(41) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,075

3 sessions

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Introduction to Portraiture for Teens (ages 12-18)

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA

Do you enjoy photographing your friends and family, or have you wanted to start? Do you want to take compelling photos of people? Do you like taking pictures and want to step up your skills to make beautiful images? Then this class is for you. Together in this hands-on workshop, we will explore different approaches to photographing people. We’ll study composition, light, style, and technique. Students will develop their artistic styles and technical...

(41) All levels 12 - 18 years old
No upcoming schedules
$435

5 sessions

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Cyanotype Printing in One-Day

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

One of the first permanent processes in photographic history, Cyanotypes are a fun and easy way to create beautiful images by hand. In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to mix the chemistry, coat your own paper and discover the possibilities of the process.

(41) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$450
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Natural / Ambient Lighting Techniques

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 252 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA

This weekend-intensive workshop focuses on methods of naturalistic lighting. Designed for beginners, we will discuss making use of natural light as well as interior available light. This two-session technical workshop focuses on methods of naturalistic lighting. Designed for beginners, we will discuss making use of natural light as well as interior available light. The history of naturalistic lighting in paintings, cinema and photography will be...

(41) Beginner 18 and older
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$425

2 sessions

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Sharpening Your Photographic Vision with Sam Abell

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 8801 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Develop your unique photographic vision and refine your way of seeing with National Geographic photographer Sam Abell at the Los Angeles Center of Photography. Through shooting assignments, portfolio reviews, and discussions, this weekend workshop will guide you in creating images with more clarity and developing a truly personal vision. Join now to discover where your work can take you.

(41) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,375

3 sessions

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The Master Class in Lighting

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ 252 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA

Learn advanced lighting techniques and how to create drama and mood in your imagery with The Master Class in Lighting at the Los Angeles Center of Photography. Develop your lighting style and enhance your skills in portraiture, fashion, and still-life photography. This course is designed for advanced photographers with prior knowledge of lighting and equipment.

(41) Advanced 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,355

8 sessions

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