Color Theory for Photographers

Color Theory for Photographers 9 Weeks | No Prerequisite | Hybrid (Live Online and Online Asynchronous) Discover how color can transform the way you see, compose, and refine your photographs.

In Color Theory for Photographers , you’ll learn to harness color relationships, contrast, and psychology to create more meaningful images.

By understanding concepts like memory color, harmonious palettes, and the subtle interplay between light sources and subjects, you’ll gain the ability to use color as a powerful visual language that resonates with your audience.

Course Details Over the course of this class, you’ll explore practical techniques for enhancing mood, guiding the viewer’s eye, and adding depth through carefully chosen hues.

From capturing vivid flowers and dramatic weather scenes to dealing with complex surfaces like glass, water, or metal, you’ll experiment with both camera and editing techniques that bring out the best in each composition.

Assignments encourage you to draw on both new and existing images, helping you apply color theory to a wide range of photographic scenarios.

By the end, you won’t just understand color in theory—you’ll know how to apply it in practice.

You’ll gain insight into cultural symbolism, subjective perceptions, and the way color can influence how your work is received.

With this foundation, your photographs will move beyond the ordinary, embracing color as a key ingredient in your creative expression.

This course meets Live Online via Zoom on the following dates: Your instructor will provide detailed information and links: 1.

Wednesday, September 23 - 6-8pm (Live Online via Zoom) 2.

Wednesday, September 30 - 6-8pm (Live Online via Zoom) 3.

Wednesday, October 7 - 6-8pm (Live Online via Zoom) 4.

Wednesday October 14– 6-8pm (Live Online via Zoom) 5.

Wednesday, October 21 - 6-8pm (Live Online via Zoom) 6.

Wednesday, October 28 - 6-8pm (Live Online via Zoom) 7.

Wednesday, November 4 – 6-8pm (Live Online via Zoom) 8.

Wednesday, November 11 - 6-8pm (Live Online via Zoom) 9.

Wednesday November 18 - 6-8pm (Live Online via Zoom)