Developing Your Personal Vision

When

Saturdays, Oct 24 – Dec 5 2026
1 – 4 PM

Format

In-Person

Cost

$230

Class number

49603

Fall 2026 registration opens:
August 15th, 10 AM

Priority registration for scholarship recipients:
August 12th, 10 AM

Course description

This hands-on class is designed for the intermediate photographer who wants to take their technical proficiency to the next level exploring concept, subject matter and self-expression. Emphasis is placed on developing a personal vision and approach to picture making. The class work can be done in any format: digital, film, black & white, or color. Solid basic photographic knowledge is required. The instructor will lead insightful, engaging critiques of student work, assign a theme and give individual feedback on the progress of the work. A brief history of photography will be presented and the work of noted photographers will be introduced.

Requirements

Photo Center Orientation is not required for this class, but it is required if student wishes to come to the Photo Center outside the workshop to develop film on their own and/or print their own photos in the Darkroom.

Good to know

Registration is handled by San Francisco Recreation & Parks. Search by the class number above if the Register button does not take you straight there.

Scholarships are available for most classes, with priority registration before general registration opens.

Questions? Email harveymilkphotocenter@sfgov.org or call (415) 554-9522.

Register for this class

Spots are limited and classes fill quickly once registration opens. Register through SF Recreation & Parks using the button below.

Need a hand with the fee? See our scholarship program.

New to the Photo Center?

Members and day-pass users take a one-hour Photo Center Orientation before using the darkroom and labs. Some classes count as your orientation; the requirements above will say so.

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