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We are Santa Barbara City College Photography, and we love sharing photographic ideas and lessons we come across on the Internet. If you want to learn photography well, take a course with us. classes.sbcc.edu

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SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Jul 1

Open registration for classes @ Santa Barbara City College (including photography) open in one week. You are welcome to view courses for this Fall 2025 term at classes.sbcc.edu

#SBCCPhoto #OnlineTraining #OnlineInstruction #PhotographyCourses #PhotographyClasses #InPersonClasses #SantaBarbara

SBCC Class Schedule Search

Was my course renamed? You may have noticed that some of our classes now have a new name. When registering for classes, students can look here to see if their course was renamed and what it is now…

classes.sbcc.edu

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · May 19

My wish: Let my photographs bear witness. TED Talk by James Nachtwey
www.ted.com/talks/james_...
Image warning: Some of these photographs will be challenging to view.

#SBCCPhoto #Photojournalism #JamesNachtwey #TEDTalk

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · May 12

Photos that changed the world.
www.ted.com/talks/jonath...
Image warning: Some of these photographs will be challenging to view.

#SBCCPhoto #TEDTalk #Photographing #Photojournalism

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · May 10

Winning photo of #polar #bear napping in #wildflowers:
www.outdoorphotographer.com/polar-bear-n...

#SBCCPhoto #NaturePhotography #DronePhotography #PolarBearWhileWeStillHaveThem

Polar Bear Napping in Wildflowers Wins Nature Photography Contest - Outdoor Photographer

A breathtaking photograph of a polar bear resting in a field of vibrant wildflowers has won the Nature Photography Contest 2024.

www.outdoorphotographer.com

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · May 9

Photo 109 Students,
Check out these tips for #studio #portraits: www.lightstalking.com/studio-portr...

#SBCCPhoto #StudioPortraits #PhotoTips

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · May 8

Photo 109 students,
As you work on your classical #portrait #lighting, check out how others use light to sculpt a face and the background that supports it.
www.lightstalking.com/dramatic-por...

#SBCCPhoto #PortraitLighting #SplitLighting #RembrandtLighting #LoopLighting #ParamountLighting

Split lighting portrait of a man.

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · May 7

Psst, #Photo #Students, Here is a quick read on 18 #Photos That Make Use of Advanced #Composition: photzy.com/18-remarkabl...

Dive deeper in an online or in-person photo #course @ classes.sbcc.edu

#SBCCPhoto #PhotoClass #PhotoCourse #PhotoComposition

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · May 5

15 #Photographs That Make Excellent Use of These Five #Composition #Techniques
photzy.com/15-photograp...

#SBCCPhoto #Composition #PhotographicComposition

Man holding an umbrella sitting on a bench in front of a body of water. Weeping tree frames the upper right

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · May 1

Hey, Photo Students, we know you love to photograph flowers: photzy.com/15-gorgeous-...

#SBCCPhoto #FlowerPhotography #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #FlowerPhotos #NaturePhotos #PhotoStudents

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Apr 30

#Lightroom Just Got WAY Smarter with #Masking (April 2025 Update)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4w6...

#SBCCPhoto #Post-Processing #Photography #Photos #PostProcessing

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Apr 29

Why you think you look bad in #photos
www.ted.com/talks/teri_h...

#SBCCPhoto #TEDTalk #PhotographingPeople #Models

Why you think you look bad in photos

Do you hate having your photo taken? Portrait photographer Teri Hofford is here to change your mind. She unpacks why you may think you look bad in photos — and how to boost your confidence for those…

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Apr 28

25 Photography Tips for Beginners in 2025

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Apr 25

12 unforgettable side-by-side photos of people over 100-years-old with their younger selves.
www.upworthy.com/photos-of-pe...

#SBCCPhoto #Time #PassingTime #Photography

12 unforgettable side-by-side photos of people over 100-years-old with their younger selves

A truly beautiful reminder of how delightful aging can be.

www.upworthy.com

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Apr 24

Why body language is the key to self-expression
www.ted.com/talks/david_...

#SBCCPhoto #Posing #PhotographingModels #PosingPeople

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Apr 23

10 #Post-Processing Terms Every #Photographer Should Know
photzy.com/10-post-proc...

#SBCCPhoto #PhotoProcessing

10 Post-Processing Terms Every Photographer Should Know | Photzy

Post-processing a photograph can range from basic image adjustments to extensive editing and retouching. Your choice of post-processing workflow really depends on what you want to achieve.

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Apr 11

www.upworthy.com/nose-looks-b...

Simple photography lesson shows why selfies distort how you really look

Don't be fooled!

www.upworthy.com

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Apr 1

Learn how one #NatGeo #Photographer uses the rules of #composition.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG8M...

#SBCCPhoto #RulesOfComposition #NationalGeographic

5 Photography Composition Tips From a National Geographic Photo Story

YouTube video by Sean Gallagher - Pro Photographer

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SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Mar 31

Psst, #students, you can check out this #AI #study #tool for free (for now)
www.theastudy.com/home

#SBCCPhoto #AIStudent #AIStudy

Smarter, more efficient learning with AI-powered tools. Thea is great for students and educators!

www.theastudy.com

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Mar 31

Great #Photographers in #Santa #Barbara
www.montecitojournal.net/2019/05/16/g...

#SBCCPhoto #SantaBarbara #SBPhotos #Great #JamesWalterCollinge

Great Photographers in Santa Barbara - Montecito

On four separate occasions over the past 40 years, my husband and I have evacuated due to wildfire. Each time, the first possessions that are packed in the car are our family photos. More important th...

www.montecitojournal.net

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Mar 26

Psst, students. Learn to study smarter and not harder. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4dn...

How To Remember EVERYTHING Like The Japanese Students (Study Less fr)

YouTube video by easyway, actually

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SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Mar 24

Want to see how one man creates infrared-looking #photos using #Lightroom?
www.outdoorphotographyguide.com/video/infrar...

#SBCCPhoto #InfraredPhotos #InfraredPhotography

Infrared Photography and Processing

Creativity is defined as the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work. Sometimes the creative process can hit a roadblock. When you...

www.outdoorphotographyguide.com

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Mar 20

Hey, 109 students,
Check out this video on the 7 most common mistakes in photography. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVg3...

#SBCC #PhotographyMistakes

I critiqued 10,176 photos. Here are the 7 most common mistakes...

YouTube video by Micro Four Nerds

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SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Mar 18

We at Santa Barbara City College Photo believe one should learn from many to get a richer, more rounded education. Here is a link to free PDFs you can download about photography.
shotkit.com/free-photogr...

#SBCCPhoto #SantaBarbara #FreePhotoPDFs #FreeBooks #PhotoBooks #LearnToPhotographBetter

42 FREE Photography Books (PDFs + eBooks)

42 free photography books to improve your skills as a photographer and grow your business. Free ebooks for beginners through to advanced.

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Mar 15

Want a free #Photoshop #course for #beginners?
www.pscreativitysummit.com/beginners

#SBCCPhoto #PhotoshopForBeginners

Photoshop Creativity Virtual Summit Mini-Course

www.pscreativitysummit.com

SBCC Photo @sbccphoto.bsky.social · Mar 7

AIARTY is giving away their background removal for a year to the first people who download it (and provide an email address). www.aiarty.com/ai-image-mat...

#SBCCPhoto #BackgroundRemoval #AI #AIPhoto

Aiarty Image Matting [Giveaway] - Precise background removal and seamless blending with AI.

Remove backgrounds from images automatically with the AI tool in 1-click. Enjoy precise removal even for tricky subjects: hair, lace, or complex structures.