Angles and Views
Saturday 30 September
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.
Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
Composition in Photography
Sunday 08 October
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.
In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.
1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance
As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
Shallow Depth of Field
Sunday 15 October
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance.
We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 22 October
Burbank Walk - 11am - 3 Hours
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Portraiture With Natural Light
Sunday 05 November
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.
We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully.
We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting
Shooting in Manual Mode Class
Sunday 19 November
Wells Street - 11am - 3 Hours
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 03 December
Burbank Walk - 11am - 3 Hours
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Composition in the Park
Sunday 17 December
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.
Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.
Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.
This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
Shallow Depth of Field
Sunday 14 January
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance.
We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
Street Photography
Sunday 28 January
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Join us for a mesmerizing journey through bustling streets, historic buildings, vibrant cafes, and bustling markets. Engage your powers of observation and step into the remarkable world of street photography. This experience is designed to hone your observational skills, teaching you to pick out mesmerizing details that bring life into your photographs. One of the highlight of this experience is learning the art of approaching and photographing interesting individuals, capturing their stories in your frame.
Our sessions also delve into the technical aspects of street photography. Increase your technical know-how with insights into camera settings, focusing techniques, and lens choices to perfect your ability to capture those spontaneous, once-in-a-life moments. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock a world teeming with detail and resplendent with vibrant life.
WWC (Walk with Camera)
Sunday 11 February
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Join us for a relaxed, enjoyable stroll with our cameras, where you will explore multiple facets of the wonderful world of photography. This includes street landscapes, architectural wonders, scenic seascapes, and the allure of abstract photography. Learn, engage, and enhance your skills in a community of passionate photographers like you.
Composition in Photography
Sunday 25 February
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Delve into the art of composition in photography and master strategies to give your photographs that professional touch. This course meticulously covers techniques from the rule of thirds to balancing visual elements, unpacking up to ten rules that could remarkably improve your photography.
Brush up on your understanding of shapes, the interplay of negative spaces and points, and the importance of line within the image frame. Uncover the beauty of depicting symmetry, patterns, color and tone in unique ways. Master the subtleties of distance and achieve perfect balance every time you click the shutter.
Whether you're a novice toying with a new camera, an enthusiast looking to hone the craft, or a seasoned professional wanting to relearn the basics - this is the ideal space for you. Together, we can help you develop a more perceptive eye to frame the scene just as you envisioned. Join us and elevate your photographic prowess to the next level.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 10 March
Burbank Walk - 11am - 3 Hours
Enhance your photography skills by breaking away from automatic exposure. Seize this opportunity to delve into the mechanisms of your camera. Gain insights about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their effects on exposure from professional photographers. Utilize this newfound knowledge under professional guidance and see the improvement in your shots. Enjoy the blend of learning and doing, bringing your photography skills to a new level. Exercise your camera's full potential and elevate your photography skills under the expertise of seasoned professionals.
Rule of Thirds
Sunday 24 March
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Join us as we plunge into an intriguing exploration of composition, uncovering the impact of the 'Rule of Thirds.' Often overlooked in the rush of capturing a moment, this simple technique can transform an average photograph into a dynamic and tension-filled masterpiece. Our gathering provides a host of photographic possibilities where we will practice and master the application of 'Rule of Thirds,' elevating our photography skills to a new level. Let's harness the power of this vital technique to create extraordinary images together.
Macro Photography Meetup
Sunday 07 April
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Delve into the enchanting world of macro photography, where the small turns majestic, and the unseen comes alive. In our course, we shed a new light on your everyday flowers and insects, magnifying their distinct details into life-sized portraits. Beginning at the time when our tiny subjects are their most dynamic, you will immerse in a journey to capture their grandeur in awe-inspiring macro images. Be prepared to unlock a world less explored and more fascinatingly beautiful.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 21 April
Burbank Walk - 11am - 3 Hours
Enhance your photography skills by breaking away from automatic exposure. Seize this opportunity to delve into the mechanisms of your camera. Gain insights about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their effects on exposure from professional photographers. Utilize this newfound knowledge under professional guidance and see the improvement in your shots. Enjoy the blend of learning and doing, bringing your photography skills to a new level. Exercise your camera's full potential and elevate your photography skills under the expertise of seasoned professionals.
Flash Photography Class
Saturday 07 October
E Bixby Avenue - 10am - 3 Hours
The Flash Photography Class will be a 3-hour class that will include an optional critique session at the 2nd location at the end of the class.
Topics to be covered will be outdoor flash and indoor flash techniques; various exposure techniques for portraiture; "dragging the shutter" technique; techniques for making photos look like no flash was used.
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 14 October
Griffith Park - 4pm - 2 Hours
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.
Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 21 October
Bolsa Chica Wetlands - 10am - 3 Hours
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Landscape Photography
Saturday 28 October
Muir Peak Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.
All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
Flash Photography Class
Saturday 11 November
E Bixby Avenue - 10am - 3 Hours
The Flash Photography Class will be a 3-hour class that will include an optional critique session at the 2nd location at the end of the class.
Topics to be covered will be outdoor flash and indoor flash techniques; various exposure techniques for portraiture; "dragging the shutter" technique; techniques for making photos look like no flash was used.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 11 November
Santa Monica Pier - 3pm - 3 Hours
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 18 November
Bolsa Chica Wetlands - 10am - 3 Hours
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Landscape Photography
Saturday 02 December
Muir Peak Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.
All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
Flash Photography Class
Saturday 09 December
E Bixby Avenue - 10am - 3 Hours
The Flash Photography Class will be a 3-hour class that will include an optional critique session at the 2nd location at the end of the class.
Topics to be covered will be outdoor flash and indoor flash techniques; various exposure techniques for portraiture; "dragging the shutter" technique; techniques for making photos look like no flash was used.
Portraiture With Natural Light
Saturday 09 December
Griffith Park - 2pm - 2 Hours
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.
We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully.
We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting
Landscape Photography
Saturday 16 December
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens - 2pm - 2 Hours
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.
All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.