PhotoCentral Program Information
PhotoCentral was founded in 1983 by Geir and Kate Jordahl. For the past twenty-three years, PhotoCentral has developed into a community program for photographers to grow, explore and enjoy the company of other photographers. Classes and workshops are designed for photographers of all abilities and ages and are appropriate to both traditional and digital imagemakers.
Jean Clark is the supervisor for PhotoCentral. Geir and Kate Jordahl are the directors. The instructors/assistants represent a broad range of talents and photographic interests.

Our Instructors

Geir and Kate Jordahl Directors/Founders	Geir and Kate Jordahl hold masters degrees in photography from Ohio Univ. and have been teaching photo classes for the past 29 years. Kate is a professor of photography at Foothill College, Los Altos Hills. Their photographs have been exhibited internationally and are in collections including the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and the Yosemite Museum. They were Artists-in-Residence for Yosemite National Park in 1993. Geir’s work is represented by Ansel Adams Galleries, Yosemite/Mono Lake. Both Geir and Kate are represented by ModernBook, San Francisco. Geir’s books include San Joaquin: River of Spirit (1997), Traveler (2004) and, Searching for True North (2008.) Kate's book include Walking with Kandinsky (2005) and Afternoons with Ruth (2006.) They are dedicated as artists and teachers to excellence in craft and vision and the melding of the traditions of photography with the new technologies.
Rick Knepp	Rick Knepp is lab manager at Foothill College, Los Altos Hills and former director of the Weston Gallery, Carmel. He studied photography at PhotoCentral and works with both 35 mm and 4x5 cameras. He has led workshops for the Mono Lake Committee and The Great Outdoors. Rick has exhibited his work extensively and has photographs in the permanent collection of the Hayward Area Recreation District.
Frederick Watkins	Frederick Watkins has been our Monday night lab right-hand-man for many years. He has studied photography at Chabot College in Hayward as well as at PhotoCentral. His photographs focus on portraits and images of musicians

Our Location

PhotoCentral 1099 E Street, Hayward, California 94541 The entry sign for the District Administration office as seen when driving up 'E' Street from Mission Blvd. PhotoCentral is on the lower level of the Administration Office. Download pdf map here or get directions here: PhotoCentral Directions

How to Contact Us
Contact Person: Geir & Kate Jordahl, 510-881-6721
Email: info@photocentral.org
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