California Center for Digital Arts

Intro to Studio Lighting
2025-05-10 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Basic Camera
2025-06-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-12 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-01 10:21, 2025-09-06 08:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-04 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-06 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-03 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-14 08:30 - 11:30
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If you’ve got a camera and are unsure how to use it, then this entry-level class is for you! Digital Photography for Beginners 1: The Basics will help you understand the reasoning behind photographic choices and leave you with the tools to create stunning imagery without the fuss. Learning what your camera can do will help you be more confident when taking photos, and you’ll have fun doing it!

After the Auto Mode
2025-07-12 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-06 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-14 12:00 - 14:00

Shoot in Manual Mode
2025-07-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:00

Kids Summer Photography Camp
2025-07-14 09:00 - 2025-07-18 15:00
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This summer camp teaches kids the elements of photography and how to use them to take better shots and develop their skills. They’ll learn all of the settings on their camera, how to work in a studio, and how to set up great shots no matter where they are! All kinds of photography are explored, from studio and portrait to street photography and photojournalism – this is a chance for your child to dip their toes in different areas of this art and learn what they like best.
Each student will learn how to use and operate their digital camera, how to compose their photos, and have an introduction to Adobe Lightroom. Daily workshops include studio photography, architectural photography, street photography, techniques for posing and composition, and more!

Intro to Indoor Flash
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-31 10:00 - 11:30

Intro to Outdoor Flash
2025-07-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-09-13 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-12-07 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-01-31 11:30 - 13:00
