I am currently an adjunct photography instructor at City College of San Francisco and have previously taught at the Academy of Art University (San Francisco), RayKo Photo Center (San Francisco), and the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis). I also work with individual artists and teach a variety of workshops.

Upcoming Workshop: Artist Toolkit, online via the Center for Photographic Art
Saturdays, 9:30-11:30am Pacific, October 26 - November 23
Limited to 5 participants to maximize individual feedback & group interaction

Upcoming Class: Portfolio Production, City College of San Francisco, Spring 2025
Details coming soon!

Future Workshops will be announced here and via my email newsletter (subscribe here). Recent ones include:
-Digital Printing & Workflow
-Portfolio Production, City College of San Francisco (2021-2024)
-Professional Practices for Artists, Center for Photographic Art
-Developing your Portfolio, PhotoAlliance (2018. 2019, 2022)
-SF Camerawork Critique Workshop Series (2019 - 2022)

One-on-one tutoring sessions & consultations are tailored to fit your needs and goals. I have a breadth of experience as a working artist, educator, and commercial photo lab technician and am well-versed in analog and digital processes and the business of being an artist. I have helped numerous clients to:
-learn the basics of photography, from shooting to printing
-hone technical skills with equipment & software
-organize & troubleshoot Lightroom catalogs
-understand digital color management from screen to print
-shoot, process, & print large-format (4x5)
-scan negatives & retouch files
-analyze, critique, and improve prints
-write & revise artist statements, bios, & CVs
-edit & sequence images/portfolios
-apply for exhibits, grants, & other opportunities
-prepare for portfolio review events

I love working with artists of all skill levels. Please contact me, sarah [at] sarahchristianson.com, to schedule a session today—remote sessions are available via Zoom!