May 8th
9:30am–12pm CDT
Meets 6 Times
Learn the fundamentals of photography, from understanding your camera settings to composition techniques, in this beginner photography class in Chicago. Participants will gain the skills necessary to capture stunning images in various lighting conditions and refine their creative eyes.
3 classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, and 17 classes live online are available.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Unleash your creativity and capture the beauty of plants like never before in this hands-on photography course. Explore innovative techniques and discover new perspectives to create stunning and evocative images. Develop your skills with a camera and imagination, and learn how to enhance your photos with creative post-processing.
May 8th
9:30am–12pm CDT
Meets 6 Times
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
Capture the essence of your travels through the lens. Master the art of harmonizing architectural marvels with lush botanical landscapes. Elevate your photography skills with techniques like lead-line composition and optimal lighting, all amidst the serene beauty of nature.
Jun 5th
9am–12pm CDT
Meets 4 Times
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
Capture the beauty of the Malott Japanese Garden in spring with this photography course. Learn tips and techniques in the classroom before practicing in this highly picturesque setting. Limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras.
May 10th
9am–12pm CDT
Meets 4 Times
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Elevate your photography skills from the comfort of your home with personalized online critique sessions led by expert instructor Matt Lit. Receive tailored guidance on workflow optimization, editing techniques, and post-processing to enhance your images. With comprehensive feedback and access to tutorial videos, refine your craft and unleash your creative vision.
Apr 20th
10–11:30am EDT
Apr 21st
10–11:30am EDT
Apr 22nd
10–11:30am EDT
Apr 23rd
10–11:30am EDT
Apr 24th
10–11:30am EDT
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Princeton Photo Workshop @ Online Classroom
Learn how to master your digital camera and capture stunning photos with this comprehensive course. Discover the essential functions and techniques that will take your photography skills to the next level, and start creating images that you'll be proud to share.
Penumbra Foundation @ Virtual Classroom
Learn the innovative Ziatype printing process, a variation on palladium, at the Penumbra Foundation. Discover how to control tone and contrast through sensitizer adjustments and create stable prints with a wide tonal range. Gain a deeper understanding of this versatile technique for producing unique and beautiful images.
Penumbra Foundation @ Virtual Classroom
Learn to effectively communicate the concepts and processes behind your artwork through the power of words. This course at Penumbra Foundation will equip you with the skills to craft a compelling artist statement, ensuring that your work is contextualized and understood by funders, galleries, and the public. Say goodbye to writer's block and share your artistic vision with the world.
May 4th
10am–1pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
Los Angeles Center of Photography @ *Virtual Classroom
Uncover the art of blending words and visuals seamlessly with a course that explores the synergy between text and images.
Apr 25th
2:30–4:30pm PDT
Meets 6 Times
Los Angeles Center of Photography @ *Virtual Classroom
Capture the essence of the real world through a camera lens in this thought-provoking course. Explore the challenges photographers face in translating three-dimensional experiences into two-dimensional images, and learn strategies used by professionals to overcome these obstacles. Immerse yourself in the art of composition and gain a deeper understanding of camera vision.
May 2nd
9am–12pm PDT
Meets 8 Times
Los Angeles Center of Photography @ *Virtual Classroom
Discover the powerful combination of text and image in this collaborative workshop at the Los Angeles Center of Photography. Explore how the written word can enhance your photography and learn from master artists in this engaging and inspiring course. Unleash your authentic voice and leave with a broad understanding of the image/text form.
May 14th
9–11:30am PDT
Meets 5 Times
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery through the lens of therapeutic photography. Explore powerful photo-based practices designed to foster introspection, awareness, and connection with the world. Unleash your creativity and deepen your understanding of yourself and your surroundings with guided assignments tailored for intermediate to advanced photographers.
May 8th
9–11am CDT
Meets 6 Times
Washington Photo Safari @ Virtual Classroom
Discover the secrets to creating a professional photography website that will attract clients and boost your business. Learn about the key components, SEO basics, calls to action, and more in this workshop by Washington Photo Safari. Take your photography career to the next level with a well-organized and informative website.
Apr 25th
6–8:30pm EDT
Jun 20th
6–8:30pm EDT
Washington Photo Safari @ Virtual Classroom
Level up your Nikon camera skills with a virtual photo safari led by Nikon user and professional photographer E. David Luria. Discover how to navigate your camera's menu, understand advanced settings like multiple exposures and Kelvin temperatures, and get recommendations on lenses and equipment. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your photography knowledge from the comfort of your own home.
Apr 30th
7–9pm EDT
Jun 25th
7–9pm EDT
Jul 22nd
7–9pm EDT
Sep 12th
7–9pm EDT
Penumbra Foundation @ Virtual Classroom
Reignite your creative spark and deepen your artistic intentions in this transformative online class at Penumbra Foundation. Through guided meditations, discussions, and exploration of non-traditional mediums, discover new ways to infuse intuition into your practice. Ideal for artists seeking to clarify their vision, overcome creative blocks, or explore innovative approaches to photo-based media.
May 18th
10am–12pm EDT
Meets 5 Times
Los Angeles Center of Photography @ *Virtual Classroom
Learn the art of self-publishing your photography book with acclaimed designer Elizabeth Avedon in this workshop. Discover the principles of successful book design and gain insights into editing, sequencing, typography, and cover design. Unleash your creativity and bring your book project to life.
Jun 15th
9am–12pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
Washington Photo Safari @ Virtual Classroom
Unleash the full potential of your Sony camera with expert guidance on navigating through menus and settings. Explore the depths of your camera's capabilities and enhance your creativity behind the lens.
Los Angeles Center of Photography @ *Virtual Classroom
Unlock your creative potential and elevate your photography skills with this insightful webinar by Ibarionex Perello. Discover how to break free from creative plateaus and cultivate momentum for growth. Join us at the Los Angeles Center of Photography for an inspiring session that will transform the way you capture the world through your lens.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
Embark on a captivating exploration of abstract photography's rich history, forging connections between past innovations and contemporary projects. Delve into intermediate to advanced concepts, synthesizing historical perspectives with your unique artistic vision. Expand your creative horizons as you uncover new possibilities for expression in the captivating world of abstract photography.
Jun 25th
1–3:30pm CDT
Meets 6 Times
Penumbra Foundation @ Virtual Classroom
This class is an introduction to plant-based photographic processes! It will cover anthotypes, chlorophyll printing, lumens, and phytograms. We will meet via online platform once a week for demos and students will then take what they have learned and complete that week’s assignment, returning for critique and a new demo each week. Anthotypes date back to the 19th century and that intrepid gentleman scientist, Sir John Herschel. An...
Jul 9th
6–8pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
Penumbra Foundation @ Virtual Classroom
Take your organic photography skills to the next level in this advanced course at Penumbra Foundation. Dive into accelerated lumens and learn techniques such as cyanolumens and surface silvering out. Connect with plant material and explore the least toxic ways of working in this four-week journey of artistic exploration.
Aug 6th
6–8pm EDT
Meets 4 Times
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