How to photograph jewelry – February 5
This workshop will teach you the precise techniques and skills required to shoot jewelry in a way that highlights its beauty and nuances.
To assist you in creating amazing jewelry photographs, we will cover a variety of themes including as lighting, composition, and post-processing. You will learn how to accentuate the fine intricacies and brilliance of your jewelry items using various forms of lighting. We’ll also go through how to arrange your photographs so that they highlight the jewelry in the most aesthetically pleasing way possible.
Joshua tree: Iconic Landmarks, Milky Way and Star Trails May 31-June 1
Day 1: Capturing the Desert’s Beauty
Day 2: Premier Locations and Milky Way Magic
Downtown LA Black & White Tour – July 27
Photograph the finest architectural sites in Historic Downtown LA. Capture Union Station, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bradbury Building and more, in stunning black and white, revealing intricate details and abstract compositions that are often overlooked. Students will be directed to the best camera locations along the way – this tour is designed to inspire your creativity and expand your artistic vision!
Downtown LA Architecture Tour – February 8
Photograph the finest architectural sites in Historic Downtown LA. Capture Union Station, City Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bradbury Building and more. You will be directed to the best camera locations along the way. There will be a fair amount of walking, so bring comfortable shoes.
LA Arboretum: Macro & Wildlife Photography Workshop – June 7
Get up close and personal with the natural world in this hands-on macro photography workshop set in the lush and vibrant LA Arboretum & Botanic Garden. This class is designed for photographers who want to explore the fascinating details of flowers, plants, insects, and textures through the lens of a macro or close-up capable camera.
Los Angeles Light Trails – April 18
Light trails in photography are captured by utilizing a longer shutter speed to create the illusion of moving lights. There are a lot of creative ways to use light trails! In this photowalk you will learn to capture light trails in the vast LA Cityscapes and create a sense of energy and motion in your final images. This workshop will focus on two main locations along the 110 freeway in Downtown LA. You will be instructed on camera settings and shown how to find creative compositions.
Light Up The Night In Orange County – December 21
A long exposure is when a camera takes one image continuously for a chosen amount of time. To enable a camera to do this, the ISO, aperture, and shutter speed must set appropriately to get the right exposure. They all play a part in controlling the exposure of images. Additionally, when a long exposure photo is being shot at night, any moving source of light appears on the image as a trail of light.
Learn to master long exposure techniques for stunning night shots and understand the fundamentals of composition, framing, and exposure settings. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this workshop is designed to enhance your night photography skills.
How to Edit Your Own Images in Lightroom: Intermediate-Level – December 6
Transform your photography with essential editing skills in this Lightroom Essentials Workshop! Perfect for those ready to advance beyond the basics, this class focuses on techniques that bring out the best in your images, from simple adjustments to complex enhancements.
Topics Covered
- Cropping and Masking – Refine your composition and make precise, targeted edits for standout details.
- HDR and Panorama – Discover how to blend exposures and stitch images for breathtaking scenes.
- Batch Processing – Speed up your workflow by applying edits to multiple photos with ease.
Learn to Edit Your Own Images in Photoshop: Intermediate-Level – November 15
Take your Photoshop skills to the next level in this hands-on Photoshop Essentials Workshop! Dive deeper into the program’s most powerful tools and techniques as we build on foundational skills to create more refined, professional-grade images.
Topics Covered
- Building in Layers – Learn how to work with layers to create complex compositions and organize your editing process with ease.
- Masking and Blending – Master layer masks and blending modes to combine images and make seamless edits.
- Adjustment Tools – Explore advanced adjustments to fine-tune color, exposure, and tone for captivating results.
- Retouching and Healing – Perfect your images by learning effective techniques for removing blemishes, distractions, and enhancing details
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