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Learn the basics of photography, from understanding your camera settings to composition techniques, in this beginner photography class in NYC. Participants will gain the skills and knowledge to take stunning photographs in any setting.

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Fall Foliage Photography

PhotoUno Photography School @ 222 E 46th St, New York, NY

Fall adds color and beauty to this picturesque city. Thousand of trees all around the city burst into vibrant colors that one can only hope to capture.  Join us for this 2-hour class in which you will capture the beauty of the fall foliage. Students will capture the essence of fall by using photographic techniques such as blurring the background and changing ISO for different lighting situations. The leaves will add interesting colors and...

(322) All levels 18 and older
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$130
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Travel Photography Seminar

PhotoUno Photography School @ 222 E 46th St, New York, NY

Traveling is a fun experience, but taking pictures while traveling can be frustrating.  In our Travel Photography Seminar we will teach you how to create exciting images of the places you visit whether, near or far from home. During this two-hour photography seminar will learn what equipment they will need, how to trouble shoot on location, and get personal experience from a travel photographer. Get ready for that next vacation with our Travel...

(322) Intermediate 18 and older
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Portfolio and Process: Strengthening the Message

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

This workshop is about strengthening the important connection between method and expression. The goal is to lay the groundwork for a thoughtful body of work rendered by fine printing. We will do this through portfolio reviews, discussions from the close-looking of prints, and a review of each participant's skills. Participants will leave the first part of the session with concrete strategies for refining their portfolios or body of work. The second...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$665

3 sessions

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Albumen & Salt

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Attendees have the opportunity to advance their skill set in the albumen and/or salt printing process alongside Morgan Post. Post will provide insight as to how you can best utilize the medium, obtain consistency and develop a print statement.  All attendee’s will have ample opportunity to make beautiful, portfolio ready prints, have group critiques and further develop a personal vision.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$820
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16"x20" Mammoth Plate

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

This course is strictly a shooting session and does not teach the wet plate process. A previous wet plate course is required.  Eric & Geoffrey will work with students to create 16x20" wet plate images using the best practices of pouring large plates and assist students through the technical process. We will provide two camera and lighting set-ups, that students will share, and chemistry.  Mammoth plates will be available for purchase for...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$595

2 sessions

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A Collaborative Photobook Workshop

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

In 1974 Daido Moriyama famously produced a photo-book interactively in a gallery – asking visitors to select images, sequence them, and staple them together, into what would become the now highly collectible volume Another Country in New York. Image Threads is excited to offer a new generative photobook workshop, loosely inspired by the spirit of this now classic bookmaking performance, but at the same time expanding further upon its process....

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$552

4 sessions

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Blue at the Horizon: Cyanotypes

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

"The world is blue at its edges and in its depths. This blue is the light that got lost. Light at the blue end of the spectrum does not travel the whole distance from the sun to us. It disperses among the molecules of the air, it scatters in water. Water is colorless, shallow water appears to be the color of whatever lies underneath it, but deep water is full of this scattered light, the purer the water the deeper the blue. The sky is blue for the...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$545

2 sessions

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Creating Narrative Through Still Life Photography

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Still life, a venerable genre, activates the meaning of objects in order to reflect - or to comment on - our shared world. This class guides beginning and advanced students through the foundations of this fascinating practice. Through demonstrations, critique and hands-on practice, students will explore still life methodologies - both historical and contemporary - that they can use to apply to their own future experiments. By the end of the workshop,...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$700

2 sessions

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Calotype

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Invented by photographic pioneer Henry Fox Talbot, the calotype was the first negative-to-positive photographic process. In this hands-on workshop, students will be guided from start to finish in the production of calotype negatives with accompanying salt prints. This workshop covers everything from the historical and political importance of the process to practical applications like paper selections and process variations. Students will be...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$795

2 sessions

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Photographing Time and Place

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

In 1967, the Museum of Modern Art mounted the influential exhibition New Documents, featuring the work of Diane Arbus, Lee Friedlander, and Garry Winogrand. Curator John Szarkowski described the group as “a new generation of photographers” who “directed the documentary approach toward more personal ends. Their aim has not been to reform life, but to know it.” Using the exhibition as a starting point, this course will examine a diverse...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$500

4 sessions

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Documentary Photography & The Power of Visual Storytelling

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Discover the hidden corners of contemporary life and learn how to capture them through the lens of documentary photography. Join this workshop led by an established artist and gain inspiration from your peers as you develop your own body of work. Unleash the power of visual storytelling and become part of the historical record.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$840

6 sessions

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Cyanotype: Beyond the Basics

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Discover the fascinating world of cyanotype photography and elevate your skills beyond the basics. Unleash your creativity as you learn to mix chemistry, apply it to various materials, and print unique cyanotypes using inkjet negatives and a UV Exposure unit. Immerse yourself in a detail-oriented approach that goes beyond the fundamentals, and create stunning prints of your own.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$770

2 sessions

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Stereo Wet Plate

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Immerse yourself in the fascinating realm of stereoscopy and bring your images to life in 3D with this two-day workshop. Explore the principles of stereoscopic imaging and learn how to create stunning stereo images using the wet plate collodion process. Discover the magic of depth and dimension in photography at Penumbra Foundation.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$750

2 sessions

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Eight Weeks of Alternative Process

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Want to learn a range of new and fun photo processes, but you are unsure which one you want to learn and explore? Do you have a project in mind but are unsure how to manifest it in print or capture? During this eight-week workshop, students will learn the basics of a range of alternative photographic print and lens-based techniques. The course typically covers four to eight processes with many variations. Processes covered in previous sessions...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$1,275

8 sessions

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Intro to Strobe for Wet Plate

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Learn how to bring instant illumination to your wet plate collodion photography with this introductory workshop. Discover the power and creative possibilities of strobe lighting and gain practical skills in portrait and still-life lighting techniques. Enhance your practice and make stunning images with the help of powerful yet economical strobes and light modifiers.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$875

2 sessions

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Cyanotype Photograms and Pigment Suspension

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Uniquely experience the art of cyanotype as you delve into the intricate process of bonding chemistry with pigments. Unleash your creativity and explore the possibilities of layered light sensitivity with organic materials in this hands-on workshop. Discover a personal style while mastering the control of results.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$675

4 sessions

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Salt Printing

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Experience the art and history of a centuries-old photographic process in this hands-on workshop at SUNY New Paltz. Explore the captivating world of salt printing and learn how to create unique prints from digital negatives. Unleash your creativity and discover the beauty of this timeless technique.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$925

2 sessions

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Eight Weeks of Inkjet Layering

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Discover the blend of traditional and digital printing techniques in this workshop, where you'll learn how to layer colors from digital images using the platinum palladium and cyanotype processes. Unleash your creativity and master the art of combining monochrome tones with vibrant digital colors. Join us at the Penumbra Foundation to embark on this immersive journey of self-expression.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$1,300

8 sessions

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Gum Over Platinum

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Discover the art of layering platinum palladium prints with gum bichromate watercolor pigments in this immersive workshop. Dive into the process of creating digital negatives and learn the techniques of coating, exposing, and developing prints. Unleash your creativity and add depth and tone to your work with color gum bichromate pigments for stunning final prints.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$950

2 sessions

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Developing a Research Based Photo Practice

Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY

Discover how to elevate your photographic practice by incorporating research techniques in this weekend workshop. Explore the power of research to deepen project development and enhance intentionality in your work. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, this class will equip you with essential research and workflow skills for future projects.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$700

2 sessions

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