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Basic Photography

Los Angeles Center of Photography See all classes by this school @ 252 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA

Master your digital SLR camera in our comprehensive beginner workshop. Learn essential controls and functions, explore composition and lighting techniques, and understand how to achieve the perfect exposure. With hands-on assignments and expert critiques, you'll gain the confidence to shoot in manual mode and enhance your photography skills.

(43) Beginner 18 and older
$595

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Street Photography Essentials: Capturing the Urban Moment

Los Angeles Center of Photography See all classes by this school @ 252 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA

Capture the energy of city life in this hybrid street photography course combining online learning with guided photo walks. Develop your technical skills, master exposure and composition in changing light, and learn to anticipate authentic moments that tell compelling visual stories. Through hands-on practice and expert critiques, you'll build confidence and create a portfolio of dynamic urban images.

(43) All levels 18 and older
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The Wet Plate Collodion Workshop

Los Angeles Center of Photography See all classes by this school @ 252 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA

Experience mid-19th century photography in this hands-on workshop, where you'll delve into the intricate process of creating stunning tintypes and ambrotypes using period-correct cameras. Learn the history of collodion and learn the techniques necessary to master this process. Unleash your creativity and walk away with three to four unique plates capturing the essence of a bygone era.

(43) All levels 18 and older
$775

2 sessions

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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Walt Disney Concert Hall

Digital Photo Academy See all classes by this school @ 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Step into the world of architectural photography at the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall. Capture the stunning interplay of light and shadow on its reflective surfaces and explore innovative angles and compositions. This session offers a unique opportunity to refine your skills and create striking images in a celebrated cultural landmark.

(166) All levels 10 and older
$135
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Cyanotype Printing in One-Day

Los Angeles Center of Photography See all classes by this school

One of the first permanent processes in photographic history, Cyanotypes are a fun and easy way to create beautiful images by hand. In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to mix the chemistry, coat your own paper and discover the possibilities of the process.

(43) All levels 18 and older
$675
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Build the essentials of photography through hands-on guidance in using your camera's features. Explore key concepts like exposure, focus, and motion to grow your creative control. Through clear, step-by-step practice, you'll develop the skills to confidently capture stunning images every time.

  • Beginner
  • 12 and older
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  • 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 hours

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Class Description

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Master the fundamentals of photography and develop a deeper understanding of how to maximize your camera's capabilities and creative potential.

Course topics include comprehensive coverage of exposure principles (ISO settings, shutter speed, and f-stop values), comparison of auto versus manual camera settings, and creative techniques for controlling focus, managing depth of field, and effectively capturing motion in your images.

Through systematic step-by-step guided practice sessions, students learn the foundational principles necessary to take the guesswork out of photography and capture professional-quality images with confidence.

Please bring your digital camera and its user manual to each class session!

Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy:

Classes are mandated by the State of California to be self-supporting based on student enrollment fees. As such, we reserve the right to cancel any class offering if the minimum number of student enrollments necessary to support it is not achieved. You will be notified no less than the day prior to the start of the first session if an offering will be cancelled and offered either a transfer of your fees to another class offering or a full refund. It is therefore essential that your phone number and email is up-to-date and functional. Refunds will be processed within 20-30 business days of cancellation.

We also reserves the right to change room location and or substitute instructors and will endeavor to contact you via phone and/or email prior to the scheduled meeting time with the updated information.

Transfer Policy:

  • To transfer to another class, requests must be made via email at least four business days before the first class meeting.
  • Transfer requests will not be granted after the first class meeting.

Please note, approved transfers are a one-time allowance and are subject to our general refund policy for the second class offering.

Refund Policy:

  • All requests for refunds or transfers must be made at least four business days before the start of class and are subject to a $10 cancellation fee per class. 
  • Refund requests are also subject to a 5% CourseHorse processing fee.
  • There are no refunds nor transfers granted after four business days prior to class.
  • Transfers are limited to once per class.

Important information: Refunds ARE NOT issued for absences nor prorated for late registration. Missed class meetings may not be made up in another class. Class offerings may not be audited.

Refund Processing Fees:

  • The following only applies in the event a provider’s cancellation/refund policy allows for cancellations and a full refund, please see above or contact CourseHorse to determine eligibility.
  • In the event a class is still going to occur and a full refund is requested, and you are eligible for a full refund in accordance with the provider’s policy, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from your refund amount

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