From the intricacies of learning to shoot with a digital or film camera to exploring 19th century alternative photo processes, the Studio School has a photo class for everyone. Traditional photo darkroom enthusiasts can refine both technical and creative skills and learn about photo history and aesthetics.
Instructors Monica Escamilla and Georgianne Stinnett teach most weekly classes.
Class Schedule
Intermediate Digital Photography - AM [40]
Mon, Oct 21 - Nov 25, 10 am – 1 pm (6 sessions) | Studio School, 1st floor
MONICA ESCAMILLA
This class helps students refine both technical and creative photographic skills. Through discussions, class critiques, and weekly assignments, participants solve problems with exposure, low-light situations, and creative ennui, and learn time-saving methods for an effective digital workflow. A digital SLR to use in class as well as experience using the camera settings are required. Prerequisite: Recent Digital Photography for Beginners class.
$175 (VMFA members $155)
Intermediate Digital Photography - PM [41]
Mon, Oct 21 - Nov 25, 7–10 pm (6 sessions) | Studio School, 1st floor
MONICA ESCAMILLA
This class helps students refine both technical and creative photographic skills. Through discussions, class critiques, and weekly assignments, participants solve problems with exposure, low-light situations, and creative ennui, and learn time-saving methods for an effective digital workflow. A digital SLR to use in class as well as experience using the camera settings are required. Prerequisite: Recent Digital photography for Beginners class.
$175 (VMFA members $155)
Glamour Portrait Workshop NEW! [44]
Sat & Sun, Oct 19 & 20, 10 am – 4 pm (2 sessions) | Studio School, 1st floor
MONICA ESCAMILLA
In this workshop, students will learn how to photograph subjects using natural and artificial light. A digital SLR camera is required, and students must be familiar and comfortable with camera settings: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. After visiting the VMFA exhibition American, born Hungary: Kertesz, Capa and The Hungarian American Photographic Legacy for inspiration, students will return to the Studio School to learn about different portrait techniques and how to use lighting to make a flattering portrait.
$145 (VMFA members $130)