Discover
Instructors introduce new ideas – skills, styles, genres

Shoot
Put it into practice on photo walks through LA

Learn
Review photos, get feedback, what’s working?

Repeat
Try again with intention — and see the difference

He came home talking about light and composition — I didn’t even know he knew those words.”

Real attention, real results

She was nervous on Monday. By Wednesday she was presenting her work to a room full of people.”

Surprised themselves

“They went to the LA River, DTLA, the Getty. Every day was somewhere new.”

Every day is an adventure

“His instructor wasn’t just a teacher — he was a working photographer. That makes a difference.”

Shooting with pro photographers

Exhibit!

Each photographer selects their favorite work to present at the final exhibit for friends and family.

They talk about their images: their experience, what they learned and what surprised them.

For many campers, it’s a highlight of the week — and for parents, a chance to see what their child is capable of.

APC is designed to be creative, challenging and welcoming — a place where kids are encouraged to experiment, take risks and develop their own way of seeing. Our goal is simple: have fun and send them home inspired, confident and excited to pick up a camera again.