May 28, 2013
Last Tuesday, Explorer Elementary had their OTL exhibition. The kids were all very excited and here are their results.
Read More
May 16, 2013
Swing your camera in perfect synchronization as your subject Hold your ground! Face the main direction where you are going to shoot, but move your shoulders and torso so you can follow your subject
May 14, 2013
Outside The Lens had it's first Lighting Workshop this weekend with photographer Daniel Solomon!
April 24, 2013
Every year, our 6th grade class at Nativity Prep Academy takes a field trip to the Museum of Photographic Arts for a tour and a photo scavenger hunt around Balboa Park. The change of scenery brings a change in perspective and some beautiful photos! Check out some of their artwork below.
April 16, 2013
One of my favorite groups of the year are the 3rd graders from Dewey Elementary. They never stop making me laugh as they come up with shots that mimic advertisements and TV shows!
April 10, 2013
Whether you have a point-and-shoot or a DSLR, you can easily apply a few simple rules to enhance your photos, including the "Rule of Thirds", framing, and contrast.
Thank you to everyone who came to our first Photo 101 Bootcamp on March 23rd! Two of our instructors, Amanda Dahlgren and Daniel Solomon, joined a mix of teens and adults for a beautiful day of hands-on photography at our new Liberty Station space.
April 7, 2013
Time-lapse is basically a new method of shooting frames slower than they will be shown. With diagrams, and step-by-step explanations of concepts and equipment, OTL helps you learn the basics.
April 6, 2013
Impressive photography from our students at the end of class number 2.
April 5, 2013
It's that time of year when we all get to gloat at the hard work our students have put in the last 8 months. Join us in the celebration at some of our upcoming exhibitions!
March 23, 2013
One of OTL’s past high school interns, Desiree Etzel, is now in her third year of studying Psychology and Art at Lewis & Clark in Portland, Oregon.
March 20, 2013
OTL students from Muirlands Middle School toured the San Diego Union Tribune and its TV studios today! Students caught a glimpse into the making of a newspaper and the workings of a TV station from the helpful staff!
May 15, 2026 | 5–7PMMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA
May 16, 2026 | 3–5PMSan Diego Central Library330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA