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"No place is boring if you've had a good night's sleep and have a pocket full of unexposed film."
     ~ Robert Adams

Academy of Art University is one of the best photography schools in the nation.  Whether you are interested in a traditional or digital photography school, we help train your artistic eye as you master the camera. Our photography classes will help you develop an individual style and leave with an amazing portfolio that will prepare you to be the next top photographer.  Earn your accredited degree in San Francisco or through the Academy's online photography school. 

Photography Class Descriptions and Schedules

Photography classes in:

Digital Photography, Documentary Photography, Photo Journalism, Fashion Photography (female and male fashion photography, digital fashion photography, history of fashion photography), Advertising Photography, Illustration Photography, Fine Art Photography (including fine art nature photography, fine art black and white Photography), and more!

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Photography Career Opportunities

Digital Photography Career, Fashion Photography Career, Advertising Photography Career, Editorial Photography Career, Fine Art Photography Career, Documentary Photography Career, Journalism Photography Career, Photo Journalist, Portrait Photography Career, Photo Technician, and more!

Photography Firms Hiring Our Grads Include:

Adbusters Magazine, Alison Wright Photography, Apple, Carter Dow Photography, Museum of Children’s Art, Oakland Tribune, Ruby Bird Productions, Sharpe & Associates



Professional Development and Continuing Art Education

Reach your individual goals in photography by taking non-prerequisite classes

More Information

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