Photography Classes
© Sabrina Midkiff
Attention: In response to the growing impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Houston Center for Photography has moved all remaining Spring 2020 classes online. Please register as you normally would, and Houston Center for Photography staff will update you with links to take your class or workshop as scheduled online. To participate in an online course, students will need access to a desktop, laptop, or tablet* with an internet connection. If you have any questions about navigating our new system, please email education@hcponline.org for more information.
*A tablet or smartphone will not work for some application-specific courses such as Photoshop or Lightroom Classic.
View all classes by level below by clicking each section.
Academic Calendars
Winter/Spring
January, February, March, and April
Calendar is announced in November
Summer
May, June, July, and August
Calendar is announced in early April
Fall
September, October, November, and December
Calendar is announced in early August
Critique Group
Critique Group sessions are currently on hold until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Open to Members Only / Free to HCP Members
These courses introduce you to the understanding of photography as technology, medium of expression, and creative practice. A great first step for those new to photography.
The Art of the Self-Portrait
Registration & Fees $125
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I May 1-15 | Fridays | 2-4pm | Online | Learn More
Camera Basics
Registration & Fees $175
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I May 30-31| Saturday & Sunday | 1-4pm | Online | Learn More
Summer II July 25-26| Saturday & Sunday | 1-4pm | Online | Learn More
Out of the Box
Registration & Fees $75
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Spring IV Apr 25 | Saturday | 11am-2pm | Online | Learn More
Summer I July 18 | Saturday | 11am-2pm | Online | Learn More
Photography I
Registration & Fees $245
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I June 9-30 | Tuesdays | 6-8pm | Online | Learn More
Summer II July 2-23 | Thursdays | 6-8pm | Online | Learn More
Photoshop I
Registration & Fees $245
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I June 4-25| Thursdays | 6-8pm | Online | Learn More
Summer II July 1-22| Thursdays | 6-8pm | Online | Learn More
Smartphone Photography
Registration & Fees $175
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I May 2-16| Saturdays | 1-3pm | Online | Learn More
Storytelling through Photography
Registration & Fees $245
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Courses that cover the next steps beyond the basics, focusing in photography concepts and digital processing. Perfect for the photographer who already knows aperture, shutter speed, and how to control them on their camera.
Photography II
Registration & Fees $245
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I June 5-26 | Fridays | 10am-12pm | Online | Learn More
Summer II July 2-23 | Thursdays | 4-6pm | Online | Learn More
Photoshop II
Registration & Fees $245
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I June 2-30 | Tuesdays | 4-6pm | Online | Learn More
Summer II July 6-August 3 | Mondays | 4-6pm | Online | Learn More
Courses that cover a wide range of topics and techniques: from state-of-the-art digital to history of photography, hands-on processes & content-based programs. These courses are perfect for the photographer looking to create or improve a body of work and/or to learn new techniques. While a basic understanding of photography is necessary for most of the special topic courses, they are not restricted to advanced students, instead, they are open to all photographers with a desire to gain new insights into photographic processes.
Artist Statement 101
Registration & Fees $125
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I May 9-16 | Thursdays | 1-3pm | Online | Learn More
Become a Photoshop Super User: Tips, Tricks, & Hacks
Registration & Fees $125
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I May 21-28 | Thursdays | 4-6 pm | Online | Learn More
Summer II July 11-18 | Saturdays | 1-3 pm | Online | Learn More
Collage: Building a Daily Practice
Registration & Fees $145
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I June 1-15| Mondays | 3-4:30pm | Online | Learn More
Summer II July 21- August 4| Tuesdays | 4-5:30pm | Online | Learn More
Creating A Website For Your Portfolio
Registration & Fees $245
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I July 7-28| Tuesdays | 2-4pm | Online | Learn More
Creative Composition Intensive
Registration & Fees $175
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I June 2-10| Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 3-4:30pm | Online | Learn More
Developing Your Photographic Voice Intensive
Registration & Fees $199
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I April 26- May 17 | Sundays | 1-3pm | Online | Learn More | SOLD OUT
Summer II June 6-27 | Saturdays | 1-3pm | Online | Learn More
Developing Your Photographic Voice II
Registration & Fees $199
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I June 8-29 | Mondays | 4-6pm | Online | Learn More
DIY Lighting for Photography
Registration & Fees $175
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I May 7- 21 | Thursdays | 2-4pm | Online | Learn More
Introduction to “On Photography”
Registration & Fees $125
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I July 22 & 29 | Wednesdays | 6-8pm | Online | Learn More
Intro to Video
Registration & Fees $245
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I July 27-August 17 | Mondays | 6-8pm | Online | Learn More
Mining your Photographic Archive
Registration & Fees $75
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I June 13 & 20 | Saturdays | 1-2:30 pm | Online | Learn More
Our Bodies in Nature
Registration & Fees $175
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I May 4-18 | Mondays | 2-4 pm | Online | Learn More
Photo History: Deconstructing the Nude
Registration & Fees $245
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I June 10-July 1 | Wednesdays | 2-4 pm | Online | Learn More
Photographer’s Sketchbook: Building a Daily Practice
Registration & Fees $145
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I Apr 29-May 13 | Wednesdays | 3-4:30 pm | Online | Learn More | SOLD OUT
Summer II June 9-June 23 | Tuesdays | 3-4:30 pm | Online | Learn More
Photojournalism & Visual Storytelling
Registration & Fees $175
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I June 11-25 | Thursdays | 4-6 pm | Online | Learn More
Shift: Recontextualizing Your Archive
Registration & Fees $175
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I July 7-21 | Tuesdays | 6-8 pm | Online | Learn More
Throughout the year, HCP invites renowned visual artist and photographers to conduct Master Classes on various topics. These are unique opportunities to learn directly from celebrated experts. Stay tuned for our upcoming announcement!
These programs introduce the student to the use of the camera and composition tips to create a great photograph. As students move along the classes, they are introduced to lighting techniques, photograph editing, color management, and printing.
Cut & Paste: Collage for Teens
Registration & Fees $175
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I June 30-July 14 | Tuesdays | 2-4 pm | Online | Learn More
Focusing Spot(lite): A Creative Space for Teens
Registration & Fees $245
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I April 22-May 13 | Wednesdays | 2-4 pm | Online | Learn More | SOLD OUT
Summer II June 17-July 8 | Wednesdays | 2-4 pm | Online | Learn More
Focusing Spot II: Digital Editing for Teens
Registration & Fees $175
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I May 27-June 10 | Wednesdays | 1-3 pm | Online | Learn More
Mise-en-scène: Photograph Construction for Teens
Registration & Fees $145
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Summer I July 13-17 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 2-3:30 pm | Online | Learn More
In Focus: Summer Photography Camp
Registration & Fees $245
Members enjoy 20% off tuition
Various Sessions | June-August | Online | Learn More
For information on the Teen Photography Classes program, or to receive information when classes become available for registration, please contact us below.
