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Introduction to Documentary Photography

This six-week online course offers an immersive introduction to the craft and practice of documentary photography. Led by acclaimed photographer Marissa Roth, the class guides students through the essential techniques, styles, and ethical considerations behind capturing real-life stories with honesty and impact.

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  • 18 and older
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  • 18 hours over 6 sessions

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Class Description

Description

This six-week online course provides a comprehensive exploration of documentary photography as both an artistic discipline and a powerful storytelling medium. Under the guidance of distinguished photographer Marissa Roth, students journey through the essential competencies, varied approaches, and critical ethical frameworks required to authentically capture and communicate real-world narratives with depth and compelling visual impact.

Documentary photography demands considerable adaptability, technical proficiency, and profound sensitivity toward subjects. Learners will develop skills working with available light and supplemental lighting across varied locations and challenging environments, from candid portraiture to expansive landscapes and intimate still life compositions. These sessions frequently present unpredictable conditions and obstacles. The curriculum integrates artistic creativity with practical technical mastery, emphasizing thoughtful image-making, selection of subjects with genuine impact, and navigation of the interpersonal dimensions inherent in fieldwork photography.

Each week features lectures examining influential documentary photographers such as Walker Evans, Vivian Maier, and Martin Parr, complemented by detailed guidance on developing individual creative projects. In the opening session, students present their documentary project concepts and benefit from ongoing weekly feedback designed to strengthen their visual narratives and image sequencing.

This supportive course environment fosters the development of personal artistic voice, technical confidence, and a deeper appreciation for documentary photography's profound capacity to illuminate the richness of human experience.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

Refund Policy

A $25 administrative fee will be charged on all refund requests.

  • The request must arrive greater than 7 business days prior to the course start date.
  • No refunds will be provided for requests arriving 6 business days or less prior to the course start date.

All refund requests must be submitted via email to [email protected]

Note: Special Guests Workshops carry different refund policies. Please refer to “Special Guest Refund Policy” sections below.

Upon receipt of a refund request, students will be provided the option of receiving course credit towards the purchase of another course. If a student elects to receive credit, no administrative fee will be charged. All credits must be used within two years from the date of issue.

Refund Policy for Rare Circumstances

In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, we are revising our refund policy for “Rare Circumstances.” These circumstances may include, but are not limited to, pandemic outbreaks, natural disasters, and economic collapse/depressions. During troubling times such as these, refunds are not permitted. Instead, students will be given credit good for three years from date of issue. Credits are good toward any class or workshop, except travel.

Credits

Credits may not be redeemed for refunds or cash back. A student’s decision to receive credit in lieu of a refund is final and may not be changed at a future date.

Transfers

Students may elect to transfer applicable course fees towards the purchase of another course, limit of one transfer per class. All transfer requests must adhere to the refund policy noted above and/or in conjunction with Special Guests Workshop refund policies below.

Course Cancellations

On occasion a course may cancel due to low enrollment or unforeseen instructor conflicts. If such a case occurs, all students will be refunded in full. We do not take responsibility for non-refundable airline tickets, hotel expenses, or any other costs that may be attributable toward enrolling in a course.

Special Guest Refund Policy

  • A $75 administrative fee will be charged on all refund requests arriving 62 business days or greater before the course start date.
  • If the request arrives 32-61 days prior to the course start date, 50 percent of the applicable workshop fee will be retained.
  • No refunds are provided for requests arriving 0 – 31 days prior to the course start date.

All refund requests must be submitted via email to [email protected]

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Los Angeles Center of Photography

The Los Angeles Center of Photography (LACP) is a nonprofit organization providing photography education and enrichment for photographers of all levels. With a wide range of classes, workshops, exhibitions, and community events, LACP offers a comprehensive experience for photographers to learn, connect, and grow in their practice.

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