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A Special Nikon Camera Users Virtual Photo Safari

Washington Photo Safari See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom

Sharpen your Nikon skills with a virtual photo safari led by professional photographer and Nikon user E. David Luria. Walk through your camera's menu, get a handle on advanced settings such as multiple exposures and Kelvin temperatures, and pick up specific recommendations on lenses and gear. A great chance to deepen your photography knowledge from the comfort of home.

(10) All levels 16 and older
$79
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Chemigrams: Composition and Concept

Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom

Investigate the expressive range of cameraless photography through the dynamic art of chemigrams. Discover how to work with light, chemistry, and resists to produce abstract, one-of-a-kind prints. Through guided demonstrations and group critique, build both technical skill and conceptual depth in your creative practice.

(10) All levels 18 and older
$465

6 sessions

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Starting Where You Are: The Autobiographical Lens

Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom

Explore the power of personal narrative through photography grounded in your daily life and surroundings. This reflective course encourages you to use your home, memories, and routines as creative inspiration while building a body of work. Through writing prompts, critiques, and artist studies, you'll develop a meaningful practice rooted in authenticity and self-discovery.

(10) All levels 18 and older
$465

6 sessions

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Design Your Own Photo Book

Los Angeles Center of Photography See all classes by this school @ *Virtual Classroom

Learn the fundamentals of designing your own photography book with expert guidance from Elizabeth Avedon. Explore essential topics like editing, sequencing, typography, and cover design to create a cohesive and professional-looking book. Through hands-on discussions and one-on-one feedback, you’ll gain the skills to bring your photo book project to life, whether for self-publishing or as a personal creative endeavor.

(43) All levels 18 and older
$775

4 sessions

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Cyanotype: Wet and Traditional

Los Angeles Center of Photography See all classes by this school

One of the early photographic processes, invented in 1842 by Sir John Hirschel, was the cyanotype. It is based on sunlight causing a change in a light sensitive emulsion brushed onto paper or fabric. Many of the early photographic images were called “sun prints” because they had to be exposed using UV lights, or sunlight. This is a contact print process, and you will need negatives the size you would like your final image to be. We will start...

(43) All levels 18 and older
$675

6 sessions

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+6750 pts
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Beginners Photography (Online)

  • Beginner
  • 16 and older
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  • Virtual Classroom
  • 6 hours over 4 sessions

Start Dates (0) $110/person

  • $20 materials fee will be collected at the time of class.

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Class Description

Description

Nothing compares to the thrill of taking professional looking photographs. Learn photography in this comprehensive course specifically designed to have you taking incredible shots in almost no time at all. Step-by-step, you'll learn how to operate a camera to achieve maximum creativity. Topics will include in-depth knowledge of shutter speeds, metering, F-stops, and composition. Students will be expected to shoot pictures for each session & bring the results to class for discussion & critique. The bottom line is that this course will give you the professional expertise you need to go out & take your own knockout shots.

$20 Materials Fee

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

Registration Fee:

  • A non-refundable registration fee of $15.00 is charged per person each time a student registers for classes.

Class Credit Vouchers:

  • If you are forced to withdraw before the first class date, you must notify us at least 5 working days prior to the first class meeting, please contact us at [email protected] during regular business hours. Failure to do so will cancel any transaction.
  • Vouchers are issued only for amount of the class fee (less the non-refundable $15 reg. fee). The credit voucher is valid for nine months and must be used before the expiration date. After that it will no longer be valid.
  • The voucher is not redeemable for cash or goods and the original must be presented in person or by mail. (Photo copies are not valid.)
  • Important:
    • There are no class credit vouchers, transfers, refunds issued for one-session classes after the class meeting.
    • No refunds will be issued for classes which are postponed due to inclement weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Class Transfers:

  • If you wish to transfer to another class or section within a class AFTER you have registered, you must notify us at least 5 working days prior to the first class meeting, please contact us at [email protected] during regular business hours.
  • Additional fees apply. A $15 transfer fee will be charged per person and it must be paid prior to starting the new class.

Schedule Changes:

  • The school reserves the right to change course locations, schedules and instructors when necessary.
  • Rain dates will be scheduled for outdoor classes postponed due to inclement weather conditions.
  • Prices subject to change without notice.

Course Cancellations:

  • Those classes with insufficient enrollment will be canceled prior to their starting date. Whenever possible, students will be notified.

Refund Policy:

  • No refunds will be given unless a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Refunds will not be issued under any other circumstances. Allow 2-3 weeks.

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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