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This class dives into photography’s journey from its roots to the present day. The 19th century covers the inception of photography: the inventors, processes, rapid growth, the American Civil War, and the post-war years until about 1900. The early 20th century covers Modernism and its photographers between 1900 – 1960. The late 20th century will...

Join us for this short in-person class and get introduced to photography history! This class dives into photography’s journey from its roots to the present day. The 19th century covers the inception of photography: the inventors, processes, rapid growth, the American Civil War, and the post-war years until about 1900. The early 20th century covers...

This course charts the progression of the photographic “snapshot.” We will explore the history of how the camera became portable and accessible to everyday people rather than only professionals. And trace how mobility transformed the medium of photography and its use and value in our everyday lives. Students will learn about the invention of the...

Depictions of the nude body are inherently political. Even when presented as a purely aesthetic object, especially then, it’s imbued with meaning and context. In this online class, students will explore the history of photography and the nude and discuss the difference between nude, nakedness, and the implied nude in photography. We will investigate...

Do you photograph your family during the holidays? Documenting family gatherings is a common practice for artists and non-artists alike. Images can capture the sentimental and heartwarming moments as well as the overwhelming. This one-session photo history course will examine how photographers and artists have captured holidays and family gatherings....

This class will focus on the art of street photography and how it has developed as a genre. We will discuss the history of street photography, current techniques, and equipment, and develop small bodies of work to share in class and discuss in relation to the genre and photography at large. What to bring to class: Digital Camera with 'Manual'...

Structured around individual projects, this class is intended for those wishing to explore the practice of photography as a medium for creative expression and intellectual reflection. With an emphasis on experimentation, students are encouraged to expand their photographic skills, knowledge of techniques, and the overarching concepts that inform them....

This follow-up to Developing Your Photographic Voice Intensive allows students to delve deeper into their current photography projects. Students are encouraged to experiment with and expand their photographic skills, knowledge of techniques, and the overarching concepts that inform them. Through ongoing assignments and group critiques, students distinguish...

Explore your next big idea in HCP’s newest online class, Seminar: Conceptual Photography, with HCP Instructor and artist Violette Bule! Structured around individual projects, this class is intended for those wishing to explore the practice of photography as a medium for creative expression and intellectual reflection. With an emphasis on experimentation,...

This past year has profoundly changed how most of us live, work, and create. For some, this time of dramatic uncertainty and anxiety had surfaced old wounds and even trauma. In Using Photography to Reflect Trauma, Photographer and Instructor Arnea Williams works with students to develop new projects using photography and creative writing as a source...

In these challenging times, many of us are seeking creative outlets for processing our world. This course will inspire teens to use photography for creative expression and intellectual reflection and develop their next creative project. In this short intensive, HCP instructor Laura Burlton will work with teens to sort through their personal experiences...

In this class, students will explore collage’s history as a photographic process and be inspired by artists such as Man Ray and Barbara Kruger. Each class will focus on a specific artist or period in art history. Students will develop their techniques, and through discussion, will learn to construct a narrative by combining imagery through layers....

Since the beginning of photography, artists have experimented with abstraction to create new compositions of color, tone, shape, form, line, and pattern. In this course, you will explore concepts and techniques used in creating abstract art with photography. Students will look at examples of abstract photography and its history as a source of inspiration,...

Houston Center for Photography is proud to introduce our first-ever Online Summer Camps for rising upper elementary and middle school students (incoming 5th-8th graders). Join us to be inspired, develop your photography skills, and build confidence through making. Have fun learning how to use your digital camera to compose great...