San Pedro Lighthouse & Korean Bell – March 25
Beginning at Point Fermin, you’ll see the historic lighthouse as well as breathtaking coastal views. Bring your telephoto lens as you may also see peregrine falcon or a fox. Next, after a short walk, the Korean Bell of Friendship is one of the most photographed locations in Los Angeles. Explore the angles and shadows to unlock your creativity.
Please be sure to arrive 10-15 minutes early. Class will begin promptly.
Joshua Tree: 2-Day Light Painting Workshop
This 2-day photography adventure at Joshua Tree will inspire your outdoor and nighttime photography! Friday, June 30th – Saturday, July 1st, 2023 This workshop is in partnership with the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park.
Itinerary. Desert Beauty, Star Trails, and Light Painting
Food Photography – August 5
This photography workshop will teach you the strategies and ideas for shooting amazing food photographs. This session is intended for photographers of all skill levels, from novice to experienced.
You will learn how to improve the appearance of your food images by using lighting, composition, and styling. You’ll also discover how to utilize various lenses and camera settings to get the ideal photo.
You will learn how to create a visually beautiful and delectable backdrop for your food shots in addition to technical skills. You’ll learn how to design your food using objects and backdrops, as well as how to employ angles and compositions to add depth and complexity.
Venice Beach – October 18
Strolling along Venice Beach, you can encounter local artists selling their paintings, skateboarders practicing new moves, and musclemen showing off their guns. Join your DPA instructor to photograph and enjoy the thrills and intriguing characters that Venice Beach has to offer. Shooting in such a diverse area full of nature and culture creates a host of possibilities to create breath-taking images. As you photograph alongside a professional photographer, they will share new techniques to capture skateboarders in motion, accentuate the colors of the water, and find new angles to experiment with street photography.
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
Beyond Photoshop Pro-Level Skills – January 29
Step up your editing game in our Photoshop Essentials Workshop focused on pro-level skills! This advanced course is tailored for those who want to integrate cutting-edge tools and techniques into their workflow, including generative AI and top third-party plugins for powerful, professional results.
Topics Covered
- Generative AI Tools – Explore AI-powered features that streamline workflows and unlock new creative possibilities.
- Third-Party Integrations – Master popular tools such as:
- Portrait Pro for advanced portrait retouching
- Topaz Photo AI for high-quality image enhancement
- Mid Journey for generating creative concepts and visuals
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.
Los Angeles Union Station – November 8
Step into the architectural heart of Los Angeles with our Union Station Photography Workshop. This immersive session explores the station’s grand Art Deco and Mission Revival details—gleaming brass, sweeping arches, and shafts of golden light that filter through historic windows. You’ll learn how to compose dynamic shots that balance geometry, motion, and atmosphere, capturing both the energy of travelers and the quiet elegance of the space. As the light shifts through the day, we’ll move from the bustling concourse to the outdoor courtyards, ending with dusk shots that showcase the station’s glowing façade against the evening sky—a perfect blend of urban history and photographic artistry.
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.