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Unlock your creativity and sharpen your photography skills with a wide range of online art classes. Learn the fundamentals, master advanced techniques, and gain the confidence to capture stunning photographs in various genres such as landscape, portrait, and street photography.

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Fine Art Photography Portfolio D: Online

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Take a journey through Latin American photography from the 19th century to the present day and explore the historical context of this vibrant art movement. Discover the influential work, themes, and techniques of artists Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Nacho Lopez, and Graciela Iturbide from Mexico; Sebastian Salgado from Brazil; Alberto Korda from Cuba; and Sara Facio, Horacio Cóppola, and Pedro Raota from Argentina. Class includes assignments, image reviews,...

(126) Advanced 18 and older
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$499

6 sessions

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Photo Essay: The Picture-Driven Story

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ *Virtual Classroom

If a single picture is worth a thousand words, imagine the value of a well planned and executed photo essay. This workshop explores the creation and sequencing of images in the tradition of the great photo essayists from W. Gene Smith and Gordon Parks to Mary Ellen Mark and Sebastiao Salgado. Designed for professionals and nonprofessionals alike, this hands-on course gives participants an in-depth look at both the creative methods and practical...

(41) All levels 18 and older
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$475

5 sessions

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Conceptual Photography

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ *Virtual Classroom

Unleash your creativity through the lens and learn to captivate viewers with deep, thought-provoking imagery. Discover the power of conceptual photography in this hands-on course that teaches you how to develop compelling ideas, plan and execute your shots, and tell a story through your work. Elevate your photography skills and leave a lasting impression on your audience.

(41) All levels 18 and older
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$475

6 sessions

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Fine Art Photography Portfolio B

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Explore design techniques of today’s best contemporary fine art photographers with an emphasis on conceptual photography. Practice the techniques by doing weekly exercises based on class lessons. Finally, use design techniques to create your own professional portfolio worthy of exhibition.  This course is designed for intermediate photographers. Digital SLR or mirrorless camera are mandatory. This class will be taught online via Zoom....

(126) Intermediate 18 and older
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$499

6 sessions

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Loose Ends

Penumbra Foundation @ Virtual Classroom

In between and alongside the development of long-term photographic projects, a lot of other work gets made—work that may not be substantial enough for a book or easily assimilated into a larger project. This course is dedicated to making something out of these other pictures, the “minor” works, one-off series, and various odds and ends that have yet to be properly articulated. Participants will look at a range of small, economical photography...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$385

5 sessions

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Discussing Your Work & Ideas

Penumbra Foundation @ Virtual Classroom

Refine your photographic practice in a collaborative setting with artist Adam Fuss at Penumbra Foundation. Submit your in-progress project for personalized feedback and join engaging discussions on process and creativity. Elevate your work through constructive critiques and valuable suggestions in this immersive six-session online class.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$385

6 sessions

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Advanced Photography

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ Distance Learning Class via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA

In this one week course, a logical continuation for students who have completed both Basic Photography and Intermediate Photography, students will continue to learn basic camera operation and photography fundamentals while practicing and refining their personal process for achieving a unique photographic vision. The course focuses personal projects—a series of images with a common theme and style—within the genres of photography (or any combination...

(41) Advanced 18 and older
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$395

6 sessions

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Still Life Lighting Basics

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ *Virtual Classroom

Join us for an all-day, hands-on-learning of the basics of still life while staying safe in your own home. We will meet in the morning on Zoom for an introduction, lecture and demo on line. The demo will cover lighting with natural light, creative methods of lighting at home and color temperature of light. During the day you will create images in your home, trying some of the new techniques, while checking in as needed to our Zoom classroom for questions,...

(41) All levels 18 and older
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$375

2 sessions

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What it Means to See: Susan Sontag and Roland Barthes

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom

Fascinated by its uncanny power and difference, both Roland Barthes and Susan Sontag dealt continuously with the nature and meaning of photography throughout their writing lives. Their engagement culminated in two works, published just a few years apart, which continue to tower over contemporary photographic theory: Sontag’s On Photography and Barthes’s Camera Lucida. Beyond their immersion in post-war French theory, both writers shared a view...

(29) All levels 21 and older
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$335

4 sessions

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The Lyrical Photograph (Online Learning)

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ *Virtual Classroom

Discover how to transform your photographs into lyrical and transcendental images that capture the essence of your narrative. Join photographer/writer Sal Taylor Kydd in this online course as you explore the connections between memory and the natural world, using symbolism, myth, and metaphor. Perfect for experienced photographers looking to develop their portfolio and delve into the themes of memory and personal history.

(41) Advanced 18 and older
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$475

6 sessions

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The Long-Term Documentary Project

Los Angeles Center of Photography @ *Virtual Classroom

For a documentary photographer – for any photographer who is interested in making deep, emotional connections through their work – few things are more fulfilling than working on a long-term project. In building a body of work over an arc of time, and in creating and developing relationships with their subjects, photographers learn to develop narrative structure, to become immersed in creating a body of work, to explore nuance and metaphor, and...

(41) Intermediate 18 and older
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$463

6 sessions

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Still Life Styling and Photography

Penumbra Foundation @ Virtual Classroom

Uncover the hidden tales behind vintage objects and flea market finds in this captivating workshop at Penumbra Foundation. Discover the art of storytelling through still life photography, as you learn the techniques for creating stunning object portraits. Perfect for online sellers and enthusiasts alike, this course offers invaluable insights into composition, backdrops, and more.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$270

3 sessions

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Photo Book Pre-Visualization

Los Angeles Center of Photography

The book is the primary format for photographers to present their narrative and ideas with complete autonomy.  This class will discuss how to edit and sequence images, the relationship between page spreads and rhythm, how to think about text and titles, the book as an object, finding an audience, marketing, pricing and distribution, self-publishing vs publisher, what to look for in a publisher.  Participants will gain insights into developing...

(41) All levels 18 and older
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Digital Photography: DSLR Camera Skills

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Unlock the potential of your digital SLR or advanced bridge camera. Learn about settings and menus, lenses and focal length, depth of field and motion control, and composition and lighting For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$289

6 sessions

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Beginners Photography (Online)

Discovery Center @ Virtual Classroom

Nothing compares to the thrill of taking professional looking photographs. Learn photography in this comprehensive course specifically designed to have you taking incredible shots in almost no time at all. Step-by-step, you'll learn how to operate a camera to achieve maximum creativity. Topics will include in-depth knowledge of shutter speeds, metering, F-stops, and composition. Students will be expected to shoot pictures for each session &...

(279) Beginner 16 and older
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$110

4 sessions

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The Photobook: Its Roots, Evolution, Proliferation and Use

Penumbra Foundation @ Virtual Classroom

Discover the fascinating history and evolution of photography in books, from its early uses to its current status as an art form. Join this online class to explore the various genres, styles, and crafts of the photobook, and engage in lively debates about its future.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$235

3 sessions

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Macro photography with Don Komarechka

Princeton Photo Workshop @ Online Classroom

Discover the enchanting world of macro photography and learn how to capture mesmerizing images on a tiny scale in this innovative course with acclaimed Canadian Macro Photographer, Don Komarechka. Uncover techniques to overcome challenges and create stunning visuals, regardless of your camera gear. Embrace a "what if?" approach to photography and explore the limitless storytelling possibilities found within the intricate details of the macro world.

(23) All levels 13 and older
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$295

4 sessions

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Using Your Flash - The Basics

Kathy Adams Clark Photography @ Virtual Classroom

Learn how to use your flash in a fun hands-on class. Discover why your photos taken with flash are washed-out or under-exposed.  Bring digital camera, flash and flash manual. Class is designed for cameras that have hot shoes for mounting auxiliary flashes. Basic understand of your camera is important.

(37) All levels 18 and older
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Bird Photography

Kathy Adams Clark Photography @ Virtual Classroom

Photographing birds can be a challenge. Join this class to learn about the cameras and lenses we use to capture photographs of birds.  Learn about tripods, other camera supports, and flash. Also, learn where to successfully photography birds, how to stalk birds, and even how to build a backyard photo blind.  Please bring camera, flash, lenses

(37) All levels 18 and older
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Introduction to Live Music Photography

Princeton Photo Workshop @ Online Classroom

Capture the energy and excitement of live music through the lens. Join Steve Brazill, renowned live music photographer, as he reveals the secrets to capturing stunning shots in low-light, high-action environments. Elevate your photography skills and unleash your creativity with this immersive course.

(23) Beginner 13 and older
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