Photography
Natthakorn Saichua
While anyone can take a picture, photographers harness the science and technology of this expressive medium.
The Program
The Photography program at CCS blends traditional techniques and digital training—including video and motion graphics—to help students thrive in the constantly changing world of photography. Ample studio space creates a home for honing fine art skills; training in commercial settings—from events to fashion shoots to fine art images—fosters flexibility and creativity.
Students develop a unique photographic style through a combination of refined fine art skills and applied commercial studio training, which provides flexibility in the thought process and helps prepare them to deal with the constantly changing photographic field.
Possible Career Choices
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Experiential Learning in Photography
With our extensive industry connections spanning over a century, we ensure that the active learning our students engage in aligns with industry needs, preparing them for careers. Through hands-on experiences and reflection, students bridge classroom knowledge with real-world applications, both within and outside traditional classroom settings. Experiential learning opportunities are integrated into academic programs. Offered within courses or programs of study, these opportunities enable students to apply their knowledge through educational projects, partnerships, and placements.
Detroit Historical Society
Ford/Michigan Central
Mid-year Photo Thesis Exhibition
Notable Alumni
CCS’s Photography alumni are successful in the many different fields of photography – commercial, fine art, fashion, architectural, studio, sports and many more. Â
Evan Butka '10
Director of Photography
Emily Trombly '20
Freelance Adventure and Lifestyle Photographer
Hailey Kasper '22
Fashion Photographer
Student Work
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