Breaking Through: Overcoming Creative Blocks

This online workshop focuses on building a sustainable creative process, guiding you through planning techniques, mindset shifts, and creative tools that encourage artistic flow regardless if you’re developing a long-term photo essay or simply experiencing a lull in inspiration.

Sony Alpha a7 Series: In-Depth Features

In this online workshop, participants explore the creative tools and customization options of the Sony A7 series, including picture profiles, creative styles, and dynamic range optimization.

The Art of Seeing: Light and Color

Examine the science of light, understanding the electromagnetic spectrum and how different types of light (from infrared to visible) impact exposure, mood, and composition in this new online workshop with Mark Kesling.

The Salt Printing Process

This new online workshop, led by instructor Anne Eder, participants work with salted papers and silver nitrate, creating images through this “photogenic drawing” technique.

Building a Professional Model Portfolio

From her studio in Philadelphia, Shanyn Fiske leads participants through a full demo shoot with a professional model and makeup artist, taking you inside the process of building an exceptional professional model portfolio.

The Wide World of Bird Photography

Build a solid foundation and refine your ongoing love of birds by learning the techniques essential for capturing memorable bird photos as well as the aesthetic, fine-art aspects of this popular niche in photography.

Autumn in Kyoto: Japan’s Most Cultured City

Join Eddie Soloway and Esprit Travel in this nine-night adventure, traveling off the beaten path and becoming immersed in a diversity of gardens, neighborhoods, and artisans, rich with photographic possibilities.

Color and Memory: Defining a Powerful Narrative

Heather Evans Smith guides participants through her photographic storytelling methodology, sharing with participants valuable insights and inspiration for crafting their own unique narratives that are enhanced by color and memory.

Identity in Nature: Exploring Environmental Self-Portraiture

Led by photographer Nicole Cudzilo, this immersive transformative self-portraiture workshop transcends traditional photographic instruction and inspires students to move beyond conventional portraiture to embrace nature as a collaborator in their creative process.

The Art of Installation

In this new online seminar, we consider the impact of installation strategies—placement, spacing, lighting, and architectural context—and how they shift the way art communicates.