Natural Light Portraits In honor of the release of our exhibition catalog The Human Portrait, we’re offering 20% off our popular Natural Lights Portrait workshop that has improved the skills of over 220 photographers since 2015. Sale ends March 3!

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In this eight-week workshop, capture the beauty in the ordinary and reveal the ongoing story that is your life.
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  • Wed. Apr 14, 2021

    • A Month
    Of Your Life

    Online Class
    All Levels
    Open for Registration
    Online
    This introductory class will show you how to capture the great expanse of the universe using relatively inexpensive gear and the right processing tools.
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  • Thu. Mar 25, 2021

    • Introduction to Astrophotography

    Online Class
    All Levels
    Open for Registration
    New!
    Avoid losing entire collections of your photos to file corruption, accidental deletion and natural disasters.
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  • Tue. Mar 23, 2021

    • Protecting Your
    Digital Photos

    Online Class
    All Levels
    Open for Registration
    Back On Location
    Expand upon your basic camera skills and learn how to create stunning natural light portraits with online instruction and an outdoors location shoot.
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  • Sun. Mar 7, 2021

    • Natural Light Portraits

    Online Class/On-Location Shoot
    Advanced • Intermediate
    Open for Registration
    UPDATED!
    A complete introduction to the fundamentals of photography in four engaging and interactive classes.
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  • Thu. Apr 15, 2021

    • Beginner Digital Photography Series

    Online Class
    All Levels
    Open for Registration
    New!
    Grab a camera (any camera!) and capture the geometry of downtown Dallas in this instructor-guided location shoot.
    Next Photo Walk
  • Thu. Mar 25, 2021

    • Photo Walk:
    Dallas Arts District

    Online Class/On-Location Shoot
    All Levels
    Open for Registration
    UPDATED!
    Move beyond the basics to learn more about metering, exposure control and the creative aspects of photography in this four-class series.
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  • Tue. Apr 6, 2021

    • Intermediate Digital Photography Series

    Online Class
    Intermediate
    Open for Registration
    Online Sessions
    Through instruction, practice and review, you'll expand your technical skills and explore the storytelling capabilities of that excellent little camera you always have at hand.
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  • Mon. Apr 5, 2021

    • Smartphone Photography

    Class series • Online Class
    All Levels
    Open for registration
    Online Sessions
    This introduction takes you on a tour of the major tools of this powerful software. After just a couple of classes you'll be getting real work done.
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  • Thu. Apr 15, 2021

    • Beginner
    Photoshop

    Class series • Online Class
    All Levels
    Open for Registration
    Online Session
    Both versions of Lightroom are powerful but choosing between them can be confusing. We'll explain the differences so you can decide which one is best for you.
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  • Mon. Apr 26, 2021

    • Lightroom Session:
    Classic vs. Cloud

    Online Class
    All Levels
    a good time to organize your photos!
    flexible online sessions
    This is a good time to learn that technique, setting or concept you've struggled with or to get your digital photo collection organized. Work with us from your location at your own time and pace.

    Online Tutoring
    & Lightroom Help

    Private & semi-private
    All Levels
    Back on location!
    In this three-class series, learn to use your tripod and basic camera skills to shoot alluring photos after the sun goes down.
    No classes scheduled at this time

    Introduction to
    Night Photography

    Online Class/On-Location Shoot
    Advanced • Intermediate
    Online Sessions
    Learn the full range of Lightroom Classic tools to keep you organized, improve your photos and show off your work.
    No series currently scheduled

    Lightroom Classic
    Evening Classes

    Class series • Online Class
    All Levels
    New!
    Learn the foundational approaches to composing a photograph and begin to shoot with intention.
    No workshops currently scheduled

    Compositional Storytelling
    with Kirsten Lewis

    Class series • Online Class
    Online
    Learn the basics of using your flash as a source of available light that will enhance the mood and quality of your images.
    No classes currently scheduled

    Basics of
    Flash Photography

    Online Class
    All Levels
    Online Session
    The Local Adjustment tools bring some of the power of Photoshop into Lightroom. Learn to edit your images with precision for more impact.
    No classes currently scheduled

    Lightroom Session:
    Local Image Correction

    Online Class
    Online Session
    Learn how to lay out, edit and print professional books from within Lightroom Classic.
    No classes currently scheduled

    Lightroom Session:
    Bookmaking

    Online Class
    Online Session
    Develop good habits with organizing and managing your files in Lightroom Classic.
    No classes currently scheduled

    Lightroom Session:
    File Managment

    Evening class • Online Class
    New!
    Practice your photography with an instructor-guided location shoot along the bridges of the Trinity River.
    No photo walks scheduled at this time

    Photo Walk:
    Bridges of Trinity River

    Online Class
    All Levels
    learn on your own schedule
    custom corporate classes
    Private instruction for camera skills, Photoshop, Lightroom, printing, lighting, or any area of photography that we cover. Custom classes for groups and corporate events.

    Private Tutoring
    & Custom Classes

    Private & semi-private
    All Levels
    New!
    A photo walking tour of Fair Park with two guides! Join our DCP instructor and a Park preservationist for this unique experience.
    No classes scheduled at this time

    Photo Walk:
    Fair Park

    Online Class/On-Location Shoot
    All Levels
    Moving Online Soon
    Learn to create panoramic images with any digital camera.
    No classes scheduled at this time

    Shooting Panoramas

    Evening class
    All Levels
    Online Session
    One of the best ways to learn more about light is by studying others' photos. In this class we’ll figure out how photographs were lit and give some tips on what it might take to recreate that particular look.
    No classes currently scheduled

    How Did They Light That?

    Evening class • Online Class
    All Levels
    Online Sessions
    Pictures are meant to be shared and appreciated. This is a great way to get casual professional and peer review of your best work in a supportive and structured setting.
    No reviews currently scheduled

    Online Group Image Review

    Online Class
    All Levels
    On Vacation
    Join a small group of novices and learn the basics of your DSLR camera in this full day, hands-on workshop. Includes a live shoot and edit session.
    No classes currently scheduled

    Beginner DSLR

    Full-day workshop
    Beginner
    On Vacation
    In this small group, hands-on workshop we dig deeper into exposure control, lens choices, composition and the creative process.
    No classes scheduled at this time

    Intermediate DSLR

    Full-day workshop
    Intermediate
    POSTPONED
    New!
    Make meaningful photographs that come from a place of intimacy and authenticity in this intensive weekend workshop with Nancy Borowick.
    No workshops currently scheduled

    Exploring Intimacy and Vulnerability

    3-day workshop
    Advanced • Intermediate
    On Vacation
    Learn to capture the beauty of our canine companions in this full day, hands-on workshop. Dogs included!
    No workshops currently scheduled

    Dog Photography

    Full-day workshop
    Advanced • Intermediate
    Online Sessions
    From the challenges of gear and data backup to the creative and cultural rewards of shooting people, landscapes and details.
    No classes currently scheduled

    Travel Photography

    Class series • Online Class
    All Levels
    On Vacation
    An introduction to the fundamentals of studio lighting and propping for small to medium size product with an emphasis on DIY lighting gear.
    No workshops currently scheduled

    Tabletop
    Product Photography

    Full-day workshop
    Advanced • Intermediate
    On Vacation
    There is a whole realm of beauty and discovery just out of reach of your regular camera lens. We’ll use traditional and non-traditional macro techniques and equipment to explore this tiny world.
    No workshops currently scheduled

    Macro Photography:
    Close-up Magic

    Full-day workshop
    Advanced • Intermediate
    On Vacation
    Learn to capture the fine details and true colors of your flat artwork.
    No workshops currently scheduled

    Photographing
    2D Artwork

    Full-day workshop
    Advanced • Intermediate
    On Vacation
    Learn to process your own black and white film, make contact sheets and work with an enlarger. Using chemistry and light you'll create unique prints, completely hand made by you.
    No workshops currently scheduled.

    Beginner Darkroom

    Full-day workshop
    Beginner
    On Vacation
    Learn more advanced developing techniques and spend more time printing to create finished, high quality RC and fiber prints with precision and creativity.
    No workshops currently scheduled

    Intermediate Darkroom

    Full-day workshop
    Intermediate
    On Vacation
    Learn to create glass negatives, tintypes and ambrotypes in this hands-on workshop brought to you by the Penumbra Foundation.
    No workshops currently scheduled

    Introduction to
    Wet Plate Photography

    2-day workshop
    All Levels
    On Vacation
    Explore new frontiers in the art of visual storytelling with a renowned photojournalist and educator.
    No workshops currently scheduled

    Ed Kashi: The Art of
    Visual Storytelling

    4-day workshop
    Advanced • Intermediate
    MISSION STATEMENT
    Dallas Center for Photography encourages creativity and experimentation at all skill levels. We believe in the power of photography to fuel personal growth and connect our community through education, events and exhibitions.
    HOW TO GET INVOLVED
    DCP wants to ensure that photography has a place to call home in the thriving arts scene of North Texas and welcomes all creators and appreciators of photography. We invite you to take a class, become a member, see an exhibition or attend one of our many events.



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