ICP Crit Lab: With Michael Ackerman

Course Code: 26SOEPP201I

Dates: April 16 - May 14, 2026

Meets: Th from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM ET

Location: ICP (84 Ludlow Street)

Course Tuition: $475

Grow Your Portfolio. Elevate Your Practice. ICP's version of a master class, the Crit Lab is designed to take your photography to the next level. Come work with Michael Ackerman-an internationally acclaimed photographer known for his raw, atmospheric, and emotionally charged imagery-to refine your vision, strengthen your portfolio, and develop your unique voice as an imagemaker. Open to all genres and working methods, this Crit Lab offers a supportive environment for photographers to strengthen their portfolios, refine their artistic directions, and renew their commitment to the emotional truth of their photographs. This course is limited to 10 students.

Course Level / Prerequisite: Intermediate: You are familiar with a camera, whether film or digital. You understand aperture, shutter speed, exposure, white balance, histograms, and how to control focus. You are comfortable editing and processing your images. You may want to learn how to utilize your camera in a more thoughtful and articulate way, or learn more about lighting or how to utilize theoretical concepts in relation to your portfolio of work.

Students are encouraged to review ICP's Classroom Disclaimer for current information regarding COVID-19 policies, classroom guidelines, and more. These policies are subject to change at anytime.

Courses are subject to minimum enrollment. Please register early, within five days of the start-date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation and to ensure you receive all course-related materials in time to prepare for class. Registration for this course will close one day prior to the start date of the course.

Michael Ackerman
Michael Ackerman
Fee: $475.00
Hours:15.00

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ICP (84 Ludlow Street)

Michael Ackerman

Faculty Bio
Date Day Time Location
04/16/2026Thursday6:30 PM to 9:30 PM ICP (84 Ludlow Street)
04/23/2026Thursday6:30 PM to 9:30 PM ICP (84 Ludlow Street)
04/30/2026Thursday6:30 PM to 9:30 PM ICP (84 Ludlow Street)
05/07/2026Thursday6:30 PM to 9:30 PM ICP (84 Ludlow Street)
05/14/2026Thursday6:30 PM to 9:30 PM ICP (84 Ludlow Street)

This workshop fosters a rigorous yet supportive environment, encouraging experimentation, reflection, and mutual respect. Come prepared to push your creative boundaries and fully engage with the process. If you’re currently working on a personal project or have images you'd like to share, please bring a selection to our first session for group feedback.

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