The Human Portrait Online Juried Exhibition DCP invites you to enter our juried competition, The Human Portrait, with photographs that illustrate the human connection. Cash prizes will be awarded and selections will be featured in a virtual exhibition on the DCP website. Submission deadline has been extended to December 1.

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Enjoy the holiday season with a guided photo walk through Addison's Vitruvian Lights.
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  • Thu. Dec 10, 2020

    • Photo Walk: Holiday Lights

    Online Class/On-Location Shoot
    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. Dec 6, 2020

    • 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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  • Tue. Jan 12, 2021

    • Beginner Digital Photography Series

    Online Class
    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.
    Next Class
  • Mon. Dec 7, 2020

    • Intermediate Digital Photography Series

    Online Class
    Open for Registration
    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.
    Next Class
  • Tue. Dec 8, 2020

    • Lightroom Session:
    Local Image Correction

    Online Class
    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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  • Thu. Jan 14, 2021

    • Smartphone Photography

    Class series • Online Class
    All Levels
    Open for Registration
    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.
    Next Class Series
  • Tue. Feb 16, 2021

    • Introduction to
    Night Photography

    Online Class/On-Location Shoot
    Advanced • Intermediate
    Open for Registration
    Online
    Learn the basics of using your flash as a source of available light that will enhance the mood and quality of your images.
    Next Class
  • Wed. Feb 17, 2021

    • Basics of
    Flash Photography

    Online Class
    All Levels
    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
    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.
    Next Class
  • Mon. Apr 26, 2021

    • Lightroom Session:
    Classic vs. Cloud

    Online Class
    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.
    No series currently scheduled

    Beginner
    Photoshop

    Class series • 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
    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
    Online
    Whether in the studio or on location, giving direction to people you are photographing is a valuable skill. In this class, learn tips and techniques to create a portrait that feels natural and un-posed.
    No classes currently scheduled

    Posing Your Subjects
    For Natural Portraits

    Online Class
    All Levels
    Online
    Learn how to get more depth, creativity and meaning in your environmental portraits.
    No classes currently scheduled

    Intentionally Found Portraits

    Online Class
    All Levels
    Online Series
    In this 6-week series, let go of all control over the environment around you and listen to your instinct to get the pictures you want to make.
    This 6-week class series begins on Saturday, October 10 from 10am-11:30am CDT. All classes will be held online via Zoom.
    Early registration: $325- Late registration: $400

    Kirsten Lewis: Nothing is Better than Real Life

    Online Class
    All Levels
    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
    Online Series
    Every family has a story and each of them is unique. In this workshop you'll learn to tell your story visually and build a beautiful photographic legacy.
    No workshops currently scheduled

    Family Storytelling
    with Patrizia Montanari

    Class series • Online Class
    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
    Moving Online Soon
    There's a lot of equipment out there. We'll look at a wide range of cameras, lenses, and accessories and you'll come away with a better idea of how to choose what's right for you.
    No workshops currently scheduled

    What to Buy
    ... and Why

    Day 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
    An intensive overview of video production from cameras & lenses to support, movement, lighting, sound and editing.
    No classes scheduled at this time

    Introduction to
    DSLR Video

    2-day workshop
    Advanced • 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
    A portrait can be much more than a picture of someone's face. Expand your definition of portraiture with Jennifer Spelman of Santa Fe Photographic Workshops.
    No workshops currently scheduled

    Creating Compelling Portraits

    4-day workshop
    Advanced • Intermediate
    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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