We exist to nurture creativity and confidence in photographers by providing supportive, hands-on learning experiences, expert guidance, and opportunities to explore the work through the camera lens!

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A little about the California Center for Photography…

The California Center for Photography (formerly known as the California Center for Digital Arts) is located in the historic Santora Building in the heart of the Santa Ana Arts District. Our facility includes multiple classrooms, professional photography studios, and creative workspaces for working photographers.

We offer hands-on mentoring and photography classes in Orange County, California. Our goal is to develop the talents and passions of both hobbyists and professional photographers. We provide a range of beginner DSLR Camera Classes, Studio Photography Workshops, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop classes, Summer Photography Camps, and Travel Photography Workshops around the world.

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Trade screen time for the view finder! Our Kids Summer Photography Camp (Ages 10-14) is officially open for July 13-17! We’re taking over Downtown Santa Ana for a week of high-energy, hands-on learning. From mastering their camera settings an
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We're taking over the Queen Mary! We are beyond thrilled to announce that instructors Sarah Rogers and David LaNeve will be headline speakers at Camera Day 2026! Join us on June 7th aboard the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach for a day of photo op
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