Nativity Prep and Outside the Lens Visit Balboa Park
Every year, our 6th grade class at Nativity Prep Academy takes a field trip to the Museum of Photographic Arts for a tour and a photo scavenger hunt around Balboa Park. The change of scenery brings a change in perspective and some beautiful photos! Check out some of their artwork below. Read Post
Can't Help But Smile! with Dewey Elementary
One of my favorite groups of the year are the 3rd graders from Dewey Elementary. They never stop making me laugh as they come up with shots that mimic advertisements and TV shows! Read Post
Composing Better Photos
Whether you have a point-and-shoot or a DSLR, you can easily apply a few simple rules to enhance your photos, including the "Rule of Thirds", framing, and contrast. Read Post
Our First Liberty Station Photo Bootcamp!
Thank you to everyone who came to our first Photo 101 Bootcamp on March 23rd! Two of our instructors, Amanda Dahlgren and Daniel Solomon, joined a mix of teens and adults for a beautiful day of hands-on photography at our new Liberty Station space. Read Post
How to shoot Time-lapse Photography
Time-lapse is basically a new method of shooting frames slower than they will be shown. With diagrams, and step-by-step explanations of concepts and equipment, OTL helps you learn the basics. Read Post
Visual Design with ALBA
Impressive photography from our students at the end of class number 2. Read Post
Be a Part of the Magic! Join an Exhibition
It's that time of year when we all get to gloat at the hard work our students have put in the last 8 months. Join us in the celebration at some of our upcoming exhibitions! Read Post
OTL In London!
One of OTL’s past high school interns, Desiree Etzel, is now in her third year of studying Psychology and Art at Lewis & Clark in Portland, Oregon. Read Post
Students tour U-T TV San Diego!
OTL students from Muirlands Middle School toured the San Diego Union Tribune and its TV studios today! Students caught a glimpse into the making of a newspaper and the workings of a TV station from the helpful staff! Read Post
Portraits at Nativity Prep
In preparation for our visit from a professional photographer this week, Nativity Prep students spent our last class taking expressive portraits of each other. They came up with some really great shots! Take a look! Read Post
