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Shooting with Intention with Aline Smithson

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

Elevate your photography by exploring the art of creating images with purpose and depth. This workshop guides you in identifying personal vision, crafting concept-driven projects, and interpreting the world with thoughtful analysis. Through critiques, assignments, and exercises, you’ll transform your approach, infusing intention and meaning into your work. Perfect for photographers seeking creative growth.

(43) All levels 18 and older
$1,375

6 sessions

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Sustainable Photographic Practices

Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom

Explore safer, more environmentally responsible approaches to photographic practice. Learn about alternatives to hazardous chemicals, waste disposal, metal salt recovery, homemade developers, and unconventional light-sensitive materials. Through demonstrations and experimentation, build practical skills for incorporating sustainable processes into your darkroom workflow.

(10) All levels 18 and older
$318

4 sessions

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Slow Looking: Depth Over Speed in Documentary Photography

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

Slow down and deepen your visual storytelling in this intensive weekend workshop with Jane Evelyn Atwood. Through portfolio reviews, lectures, field sessions, and discussions, explore the foundations of long-term projects, including insights from Too Much Time. Designed to foster presence and intention, this immersive experience is limited to 12 students.

(43) All levels 18 and older
$1,595

3 sessions

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How to Write an Artist Statement

Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom

Learn to effectively communicate the concepts and processes behind your artwork through the power of words. This course at Penumbra Foundation will equip you with the skills to craft a compelling artist statement, ensuring that your work is contextualized and understood by funders, galleries, and the public. Say goodbye to writer's block and share your artistic vision with the world.

(10) Beginner 18 and older
$345

2 sessions

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Analog to Digital: Post-Processing Workflow

Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom

Build a consistent post-processing workflow for digitized film using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Learn to refine color and black-and-white negatives, make batch adjustments, and remove dust with precision retouching tools. Weekly assignments and feedback help reinforce techniques and produce polished, high-quality final files from existing scans.

(10) All levels 18 and older
$195

2 sessions

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  • Online, Washington, DC
  • 4 hours over 4 sessions

Start Dates (0) $160/person

  • Course material is available September 9

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Class Description

Description

Explore how to add creative, artistic elements to your nature photography with instructor Lori Lankford.

In this four week class, you will learn creative techniques to enhance your close up photography. Simple creative techniques that will help you create a stronger image, break through creative boundaries, and create images that showcase the fine details of your subject.

  • Lesson 1: Creative Close Up Intro/Creative Compositions
  • Lesson 2: Creative techniques using water and light
  • Lesson 3: Shooting Through
  • Lesson 4: Editing techniques and putting it all together

Course Content

Each unit of the course contains video content, instructor led presentation and a live zoom session. Full participation students have access to 4 live 60 minute video sessions with the instructor to answer questions, review content and provide demonstration.

Students have the opportunity to practice the lessons at home and share their work for feedback from the instructor each week.

What materials are needed for this class?

  • A DSLR, Mirrorless or Point and Shoot camera ( macro or close up lens preferred, but not required)
  • Creative tools for practicing lessons: water spray bottle, things around the house ( lace, tissue paper, mesh items, circular tubes, string lights).
  • Access to a computer or tablet for the course content, live zoom calls.

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.

School Notes: Mailing address:PO Box 855 Alexandria, VA 22313

Refund Policy

  • A refund or a credit towards another class (less a $20 processing fee) can be given if cancellation notice is given more than 6 business days from the scheduled class.
  • If there is no cancellation notice, or it is given 6 business days or less, no refund or credit will be given.

Please check the name and date of the class carefully.

  • Requests to reschedule a class will incur a $20 processing fee provided notice is given more than 6 business days prior to the class.
  • If request to reschedule is given less than 6 business days prior to the class, no refund or credit will be given.

If the school cancels or postpones a class due to weather or low enrollment, you can choose a full refund or a credit towards a future class.

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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Capital Photography Center

Capital Photography Center is a photography school founded by Marie Joabar, offering a wide variety of classes taught by skilled and passionate instructors. With single-session classes and small class sizes, the school provides a flexible and enjoyable learning experience for photographers of all skill levels.

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