Los Angeles Center of Photography

Los Angeles Center of Photography The Los Angeles Center of Photography (LACP) is dedicated to supporting photographers and the photographic arts.

The mission of the Los Angeles Center of Photography is to build a community of dedicated photographers and to strengthen the importance of photography as an art form. This is achieved by providing education, scholarships, grants, exhibits, public programs and events, focused programming for youth and low-income families, and community outreach.

OUR SUMMER SALE IS HERE! 20% OFF ALL AUGUST & SEPTEMBER CLASSES + WEBINARS!Upcoming class: Human Impacted Landscapes wit...
08/31/2026

OUR SUMMER SALE IS HERE! 20% OFF ALL AUGUST & SEPTEMBER CLASSES + WEBINARS!

Upcoming class: Human Impacted Landscapes with Morgain Bailey

📆 Dates: Tuesdays, Septmeber 8 – October 13, 10 am – 12 pm PT
⭐️ Online Learning – Six Sessions

In this six-session online workshop, photographers of all levels will explore how to develop meaningful, project-based work centered on the human-impacted landscape. Through a supportive and reflective learning environment, participants will be encouraged to deepen their creative practice while engaging with the places they inhabit in more intentional and nuanced ways.

At the checkout, use code: CLASS20! For 20% off!
https://lacphoto.org/events/human-impacted-landscapes-morgain-bailey/

🔥 ONE-DAY WORKSHOP! Portrait Studio Lighting with F. Scott Schafer — Save 20% This Summer! Use code CLASS20 at checkout ...
08/30/2026

🔥 ONE-DAY WORKSHOP! Portrait Studio Lighting with F. Scott Schafer — Save 20% This Summer! Use code CLASS20 at checkout for 20% OFF all September classes!

📆 Date: Saturday, September 19, 9 am – 5 pm

This one-day studio lighting course is designed as a basic introduction to lighting portraits in a controlled studio environment.

In addition to learning technical use of equipment, participants will explore why great lighting, composition and styling are important elements in the creation of a successful portrait, as well as delving into other techniques that will help the photographer in connecting to the essence of the subject.

Register now:
https://lacphoto.org/events/portrait-studio-lighting-f-scott-schafer/

🔥 NEW CLASS! AI & Adobe Photoshop with Amanda Rowan ☀️ Summer Sale - Use code CLASS20 at checkout and get 20% OFF!📆 Date...
08/30/2026

🔥 NEW CLASS! AI & Adobe Photoshop with Amanda Rowan
☀️ Summer Sale - Use code CLASS20 at checkout and get 20% OFF!

📆 Dates: Mondays, September 28–November 16, 6:00–8:00 PM
⭐️ Online Learning - Eight Sessions

ABOUT THE CLASS:
Discover the power of Adobe Photoshop and its newest AI-driven tools in this hands-on online course designed for photographers and creative image makers. Students will build a strong foundation in Photoshop CC while exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the editing process.

To learn more about the class:
https://lacphoto.org/events/ai-adobe-photoshop-amanda-rowan/

🔥 SELLING FAST! Nick Fancher’s “The Creative Portrait” + 20% OFF ALL September Classes!Code: CLASS20 at checkout !📆 Date...
08/29/2026

🔥 SELLING FAST! Nick Fancher’s “The Creative Portrait” + 20% OFF ALL September Classes!
Code: CLASS20 at checkout !

📆 Dates: Friday – Sunday, September 25-27, 9 am – 5 pm PT

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
In this immersive three-day workshop, photographer Nick Fancher shares his signature in-camera portrait and lighting techniques, demonstrating how to create striking studio imagery using minimal gear and unconventional materials.

🔗 https://lacphoto.org/events/the-creative-portrait-with-nick-fancher/

Tomorrow afternoon, join us for the opening reception of Timeline: A Record of the Moment. And yes, the gallery will be ...
08/29/2026

Tomorrow afternoon, join us for the opening reception of Timeline: A Record of the Moment. And yes, the gallery will be nice and cool. ❄️

⭐️ FREE EVENT!
📆 Date: Saturday, August 29th, 2026, 3-5pm PST

Timeline invited participants from across the US to contribute to a growing national archive and an exhibition of select and curated images that will focus on their immediate surroundings and their transmutations.

Artists:
David Ellis, Karen Friedmann, Patricia Lemke, Julie Pawlowski, Philip Sager, Nicole Schwegman, Chris Stevens-Yu, Xan Blood Walker

Mentors:
🌁 San Francisco: Ed Kashi
🌴 Los Angeles: Ibarionex Perello
Curator and Project Lead: Dr. Rotem Rozental

RSVP here:
https://lacphoto.org/events/timeline-2026-rsvp/

Summer Sale Ends September! Save 20% OFF ALL SEPTEMBER CLASSES! 💰At the checkout, use code: CLASS20!Register now for Ba...
08/28/2026

Summer Sale Ends September! Save 20% OFF ALL SEPTEMBER CLASSES!
💰At the checkout, use code: CLASS20!

Register now for Basic Photography with Peter Bennett
📅 Dates: Wednesdays, September 23 – October 28, 7-10 pm

In this beginning workshop, students will learn all the controls and functions on their digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras, basic camera operation (including f-stop, shutter speed and ISO), fundamental concepts of photography, and how to control the photograph’s final look.

Register here:
https://lacphoto.org/events/basic-photography-peter-bennett-2/

EXPOSURE 2026 is just around the corner! Get prepared for review season with our upcoming webinar, Both Sides of the Tab...
08/27/2026

EXPOSURE 2026 is just around the corner! Get prepared for review season with our upcoming webinar, Both Sides of the Table: Photography Portfolio Reviews Do’s & Don’ts, featuring Debe Arlook and Eric Kunsman.

📆 Date: Saturday, September 19, 10 am – 11:30 am
🛜 90 min via Zoom

Debe Arlook and Eric Kunsman created a collaborative book that helps demystify photography portfolio reviews. In this webinar, we will present essential information from the book that benefits participants on both sides of the table. Attendees for the webinar will receive a 20% off coupon for the book.

Don't miss this chance to gain valuable perspective before Exposure 2026!

Sign up today: https://lacphoto.org/events/both-sides-of-table-photography-portfolio-reviews-dos-donts-debe-arlook-eric-kunsman/

08/27/2026

Starting SOON! Narrative Photography & Book Design with Caleb Cain Marcus!

📅 Dates: Wednesdays, September 9 – October 21, 10 am – 12 pm (no mtg. 9/23)
🛜 Online Learning – Six Sessions

Explore the art of visual storytelling in this online, six-session class led by renowned photographer Caleb Cain Marcus. Designed for photographers and creatives who want to turn their images into compelling narratives, this course guides you through the essential principles of sequencing, pacing, and thematic cohesion.

More information: https://lacphoto.org/events/narrative-photography-book-design-caleb-cain-marcus/

Join us this Saturday for the opening reception of Timeline: A Record of The Moment⭐️ FREE EVENT!📆 Date: Saturday, Augus...
08/25/2026

Join us this Saturday for the opening reception of Timeline: A Record of The Moment

⭐️ FREE EVENT!
📆 Date: Saturday, August 29th, 2026, 3-5pm PST

Timeline invited participants from across the US to contribute to a growing national archive and an exhibition of select and curated images that will focus on their immediate surroundings and their transmutations.

RSVP here:
https://lacphoto.org/events/timeline-2026-rsvp/

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Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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