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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...

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AI Generative Imaging: Introduction to Image Making

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

Explore the creative possibilities of AI-assisted image making with Midjourney in this course at the Los Angeles Center of Photography. Join a skilled photographer to learn how to utilize this cutting-edge technology and develop your own unique approach to generative art.

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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

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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.

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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.

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The Art of Photography: Your Creative Approach

Unlock the secrets of your creative process and expand your approach to photography in this transformative course at the Los Angeles Center of Photography. Join Ken Merfeld as he challenges your technique, explores your artistic identity, and helps you break free from tradition. Discover the keys to unlocking your creativity and revolutionizing the way you approach your work.

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  • 18 hours over 6 sessions

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Class Description

Description

This class is designed to help you expand your approach to photography, to question the “how” and “why” of your technique, and to challenge and understand your creative process. Do you have a creative palette? Where do your ideas come from? What makes you who you are as an artist? Do you constantly repeat yourself? Are you lost in “tradition”? Are you conceptually “frozen”? Do you ever break rules? The answers to these questions just might open doors to creativity and change how you approach your work.

Beginning with the structure, design, and content of your portfolio, Ken Merfeld’s critical eye for detail and his passionate heart for this medium will challenge your communication and technical skills, the overall design sense and flow of your work, the emotional response expected from your viewer, and your personal work ethic. Ken has critiqued, edited, and reviewed thousands of commercial and fine art portfolios and brings an abundance of information, suggestions, and insight as to how approach and present work. Equipment and technology may change every six months but one must remain steadfast in their approach to art and commerce. This class will broaden your creative horizons, question your creative process, and examine where you are going with your work and how it is presented.

Weekly assignments will be given to enhance your current portfolio and/or develop new bodies of work. Please bring portfolios to first virtual class meeting.

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

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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