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We Exist to
Elevate your work and shake up your career! Stimulate your creative talents, enhance your technical abilities, expand your artistic vision,
and increase your profitability. Take the challenge and immerse yourself in a group who loves photography as much as you do.
Since 1984, GGSs commitment has been to teach students practical, real-world skills
that can be used to build a satisfying and prosperous career in professional photography. Each year, nationally and internationally-acclaimed working professionals celebrate the craft of photography by sharing the
knowledge, experience, and strategies that have made them successful. Over the years, our talented instructors have included Victor Avila, Don Blair, Douglas Kirkland, Robert Farber, Hanson Fong, Calvin
Hayes, Bruce Hudson, Tim Kelly, Hugh Jacob, Paul Markow, Heidi Mauracher, Ann Monteith, Jack Reznicki, James B. Wood, John Woodward, David Ziser and Monte Zucker.
GGS was founded in 1984 by the
Professional Photographers of the Greater Bay Area, Inc. (PPGBA), to deliver affordable, quality training to established as well as aspiring professional photographers. GGS offers a selection of courses covering
varied photography topics. Hands-on participation is emphasized, as students learn new techniques best by doing them. Attendees are inspired not only by class lessons, but also by exchanging ideas and information
with their fellow participants.
GGS does not discriminate, and is committed to equal opportunity regardless of age, marital status, gender, disability, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation,
national origin or any other factors.
Scholarship Information
GGS works hard to offer courses that
are affordable for everyone, however there are a few scholarships available that may provide additional assistance. Please note requirements and deadlines.
Information about our June Campus
As GGS does not own a facility, we rent meeting and dormitory space for our workshops. The June session will be held on the beautiful campus of Mills College in Oakland (at this location since 1997- previously we utilized the College of Notre Dame in Belmont, CA.)
Information about our Schedule of Special Events during the June Session
In addition to the courses offered during our June session, several special activities are planned to enhance your sxperience at GGS.
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