EDUCATION

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  • "The most fun I've had with a class in forever."

    Kevin Hoag
    Ignite Your Creative Spark

  • "The course was heartfelt and genuine. I received real and actionable feedback that really helped me along my photography journey."

    Leticia Wilson
    Finding Your Voice: Developing a Personal Project

  • "I really enjoyed the class. It has encouraged me to keep working on my Lightroom skills."

    Alice Gates
    Lightroom I

  • "I love the variety of photography topics that HCP is offering in classes. The instructors I've taken classes with are passionate about photography and know how to convey it to the students."

    Ana Maria Caula
    Out & About: Lunar New Year

  • "Thank you for organizing and offering this amazing workshop!"

    Susan Kae Grant
    The Photobook: Advocacy and Social Justice

  • "I leaned a great deal in such a small amount of time. Kristy is a wonderful teacher. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and I truly enjoyed all of the classes."

    Kate Klimist
    Photography I

Courses & Workshops

  • Certificate Programs

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  • Masterclasses

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  • Photography Basics & Workflow

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  • Skills & Techniques

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  • Street & Documentary

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  • Portraiture

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  • Fine Art & Creative Thinking

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Natan Dvir, Managing Director of Education

Meet our Instructors

Our instructors are accomplished practicing artists, journalists, documentarians, educators, and historians. Their courses offer a rich representation of the field of photography.

Instructors Team
Instructors' Achievements

Facilities & Services

  • HCP offers private lessons at a rate of $125 an hour. Click here to book your desired number of private lessons. Once your payment is received, we will connect you with one of our instructors who best fits your interests and availability. Please email us at education@hcponline.org with any questions or inquiries.

  • HCP offers portfolio reviews at a rate of $125 an hour. Click here to book your portfolio review. Once your payment is received, we will connect you with the HCP staff member of your choice to schedule your portfolio review at your comfort. Please email us at education@hcponline.org with any questions or inquiries.

  • Critique Groups offer a space for HCP members to give and receive feedback on their photographic practice. Learn more.

  • HCP Photobook Club is a bi-monthly event hosted by Jon Evans at the Hirsch Library at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH). Learn more.

  • HCP’s Digital Lab offers a professional working environment for active members and students to produce their artistic work. Learn more.

  • HCP’s Digital Lab offers a professional working environment for active members and students to produce their artistic work. Learn more.

  • HCP’s John Clearly Library is currently closed to the public. We anticipate reopening the library in 2026. Learn more.

Additional Information

  • education@hcponline.org
    (713) 529-4755 ext 104
    Mon-Fri, 10 AM to 5 PM

  • Review HCP’s academic calendar, class policies, and refund policy.

  • Find your answers among this list of frequently asked questions about enrolling in courses and workshops and managing your registrations. In addition, we recommend that registered students review this useful information before the date of their first class.

  • Give the gift of knowledge with an HCP Education gift card. Gift cards of varying values can be applied to courses, workshops, private lessons, and portfolio reviews. Purchase a Gift Card.

Student Exhibitions

 
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Students enjoy the opportunity of exhibiting their work at HCP and celebrating their images with our community as part of the annual juried exhibition Learning Curve.

For more info on opportunities to show your work, see HCP calls for entry.