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Artist/Photographer Salome Ngo and her younger brother Balthasar take the class together. Click on the image above to check out some of her work.

Each month, the students shoot photography, paint, and create a project; while experimenting with the creative process and learning about technique and different mediums

Students explore composition through macro photography and process through exploring mediums. The lesson culminate in the students shooting photography OF their artwork. Art and photography by Austin Nunis, 15.

...Experimenting with paint, oil and water. photo by student Salome Ngo

Through the macro lens, students learn to see the "extra" in the "ordinary." Photograph by Ryan Shultz, age 7 (drinking fountain)

Part of the course includes taking the students for exploratory "Photography Walks"

Students capture the magic of the creative process. photograph by student Salome Ngo

photograph by student Max Yasment, age 7

We've just opened our Adult course. Want some inspiration in your life? ZERO experience required. Parent Katy Smith took this image in her first class. All equipment is provided.

Quarterly, we take the students on field trips, such as this shot captured at an abandoned railroad track where the layers of inspired street art create a field of wonder for the students

student Austin Nunis, 15

7 year old students Max and Keira shoot and paint alongside each other, while exploring gel watercolors. The art supplies, sketchbooks, canvases and photography equipment are all included in the $250/month class fee.

Exploring the world of MICROphotography, students paint microscope slides, and then shoot hi-res photography of their slides through a microscope. Above is an image of acrylic paint and water through a microscope

contact us at hello@rafaelmcmaster.com, or call me at 310.297.0003 for more information or to connect about the classes.