Photography Classes in Los Angeles, CA

Become a better photographer and stop using your camera's "Auto" mode in 1 day. Have you ever wondered why after spending hundreds of dollars on the latest cameras you still can't get photos you're really proud of? We're not talking about the party snapshots you post on Facebook, but stunning landscapes that can be considered fine art and grab attention...

Develop a fluent understanding of camera, light and subject This course is your introduction to the skills you need to successfully shoot powerful images in any situation. Students will learn all the controls and functions on their cameras, including basic camera operation (f-stop, shutter speed & ISO), photographic fundamentals and how to produce...

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 background...

Today’s fine art photography market asks for more than beautifully, well crafted images. Curators, gallerists and editors are looking for work created with intention and/or work focused around an idea or concept. In addition, they are looking for photographers who can not only articulate their images, but interpret the world with intelligence and...

DEVELOP YOUR PROJECT FROM CONCEPT TO EXHIBITION  Do you have an idea for a collection of images? Is your project already underway? In this an 8 segment course we’ll walk with you from developing your idea through it’s final presentation. With guest photographers/speakers we’ll roll up our sleeves and systematically go through each phase...

This six-week workshop will begin to explore the world of portraiture, the basics of natural and artificial lighting, and the psychology of dealing with people in front of your camera. Lighting equipment and light-altering tools will be discussed and demonstrated, with weekly assignments given and critiqued, and student portfolios reviewed. Visual...

This six-month class is intended to teach students how to shoot candidly on the street, not only from practical experience, but also from studying historic and contemporary street photographers. We will meet once a month on Monday evenings, for lecture and critique, and once a month on Saturdays for a shooting session. (As a bonus, Julia also offers...

Digital Photography for Beginners 1: The Basics In this course, students go far beyond the “Auto” mode and learn the foundational principles of photography. Instructors lead them through the essentials of focus, f-stops, shutter speeds, sensor speed (ISO) and their relationships, placing artistic creativity in the hands of professionals and...

Striving for excellence in your photography work and showing the world the results. Being a professional photographer isn’t necessarily about being paid, it’s about the mindset and attitude that makes excellence your consistent goal, as well as the habits and process that are required for you to achieve it. When you understand and practice what...

This one-week workshop — offered during STREET WEEK in LA — takes place on the streets of downtown Los Angeles, where Julia Dean has been photographing for the past nine years. The class meets downtown each day, except Friday, where you will meet at LACP for a final editing session and critique. On Monday, you will meet at Julia’s downtown apartment...

Take your photography to the next level by understanding what the settings on your camera do. More than that, feel confident in your investment by learning how the pros use these powerful creative tools.  Topics include rule of thirds, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and more! First class is on campus, the subsequent classes are held off-campus....

In two full days, this class, Advanced Studio Portrait Lighting provides the opportunity for learning the posing and portrait lighting techniques that are the backbone of a successful professional portrait or wedding studio. Learn new techniques, new styles of lighting and bump up your creativity! In this Advanced Studio Portrait Lighting workshop,...

Join photographer Ian Spanier in this two-day workshop as he teaches students how to effectively light portraits on location using natural and artificial light. The workshop begins at the LACP classroom with introductions, gear breakdown, discussing the basics of light control, both indoors and outdoors. The class then moves on to location, combining...

Digital Photography for Beginners 3: Shooting in Manual Mode This is a hands-on photography class using the camera and shooting in manual mode.   You will learn how to manually control your shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings and how they work together. If you have taken our, "After The Auto Mode" course or if you already know how to...

Interested in raising your skills to an intermediate or advanced level? At the California Center for Digital Arts in Orange County we are now offering this prep course and the PPA exam to become a Certified Professional Photographer with the Professional Photographers of America.  *This is a Tuesday evening 12-week course! Whether you want...