Laura Hoffman

A woman with long blonde hair smiling in front of a neutral wall and green leafy plants. She is wearing a light-colored top, a gold necklace with a pendant, and a single dangling earring.

Contact Information

Associate Faculty
lhoffman@saddleback.edu
School / Office / Department
Emeritus Institute

Biography

Laura Hoffman is a commercial and fine art photographer, illustrator, and educator whose teaching integrates technical skill, visual storytelling, and art theory. She serves as Department Chair of Humanities & Sciences for the Saddleback College Emeritus Institute, where she teaches:

  • Beginning Photography (EPHO 508, EPHO 502)
  • Intermediate Digital Photography (EPHO 503)
  • Art Appreciation (EART 500, EART 503)

Since joining the Emeritus faculty in 2016, Laura has helped develop and expand creative arts programming for lifelong learners.

Formal Education

  • Master of Fine Arts, California State University, Fullerton 
  • Bachelor of Arts in Art, California State University, Fullerton 
  • Professional Studies: Learning Theory and Designated Subjects Credential in Full-Time CTE & Adult Education, California State University, Long Beach
  • Associate of Arts in Photography, Cerritos College 

Associations

  • South County Photography Club – Guest Speaker and Mentor
  • The Camera Club of Laguna Hills – Panel Judge for Photography Contests
  • Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
  • OC Illustrators
  • Golden Key International Honour Society
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars
  • Phi Beta Delta Honor Society