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Explore the art of street photography and improve your composition skills in the heart of New York City's bustling streets, or take a deep dive into portrait photography and master the techniques for capturing stunning portraits in this photography class series in NYC.

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The Effect of Photography Upon Painting

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

“With the invention of photography, a new bewildering view of the natural world unfolded. It changed the way we viewed everything.  We will uncover a hidden history of photography and its often dismissed impact on art.”

(29) All levels 18 and older
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Image Transfer Workshop

Hamilton Heights Darkroom @ 62 Hamilton Terrace, New York, NY

Apply your photos to alternative surfaces. Come with your photos on a USB drive or bring in laser prints (up to 8 1/2” x 11”). ​ Learn how to: Make a copy of your image suitable for transfer Prepare your surface: Work on wood, tile, fabric, and stretched canvas Transfer your image to the surface We supply the materials Leave with a unique finished piece of art **Includes all materials.  Wear clothing suitable for an art class...

All levels 16 and older
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Intro to Smartphone Photography

Art of Intuitive Photography @ Meet in front of Panera Bread located at, New York, NY

Do you want to create better photographs with your smartphone? Don’t know what settings are best under which conditions? Not sure how to get the results you want? Then this is the class for you! Note: This class is limited towards mobile phones (iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows, etc.), and not geared towards tablets (i.e. iPads). Location: New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. We will meet in front of Panera Bread, located...

(588) Beginner 16 and older
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Digital Camera Intensive: DSLR & Mirrorless Camera

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Get ready for that big trip or start capturing photographic memories at home! Join photographer Stephen Sherman to learn the ins and outs to unlock the potential of your digital SLR or advanced bridge camera. Learn about settings and menus, lenses and focal length, depth of field and motion control, and composition in this intensive one-day class. For Supply List, click here

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Composition & Creative Photography II

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

Elevate your photography skills to new heights with advanced techniques and creative concepts. Unleash your artistic vision through hands-on projects and expert guidance.

(322) Intermediate 18 and older
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$250

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Expressive Photographic Composition

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Explore your creativity through street photography outdoors to create dynamic photographic compositions. Bring your own camera, smartphone or disposable camera.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$975

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Intermediate Photo Editing Workshop

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Build on your photo-editing skills and learn new ones like making better black and white conversions, fine tuning color and using plug-ins in conjunction with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Mac/Windows users welcome. Important Thing to Note: We will be going over a lot of material in a six week period, and I have found that the only way to retain all the information and skills that we will be learning is to practice them at home...

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
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$125

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Building a Camera Obscura

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

This two day workshop guides students through the transformation of Studio B at Penumbra Foundation into a camera obscura which will then be used to capture ultra large scale paper negatives of the view from the space. The prints will be exposed directly onto giant sheets (up to 2.5 x 8ft) cut from rolls of photo sensitive paper and processed in Penumbra's darkroom facilities. The class will work together to create giant positive prints using these...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$775

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Digital Photography III: Indoor refresher

Art of Intuitive Photography @ 200 Central Park West, New York, NY

Digital Photography III: Indoor refresher at the Museum of Natural History This 2 hour class will review ISO, aperture, shutter speed and white balance in different indoor lighting. Knowledge of manual mode highly suggested. No tripods or flash allowed. Location: Museum of Natural History. Museum ticket must be purchased separately.

(588) Advanced 16 and older
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Fashion Photography Workshop

New York City Photo Safari @ Address announced after registration., New York, NY

Do you love great fashion? Have your own fashion blog? Do you love photographing your friends and yourself in great clothes?  Then this fashion photo Safari is for you. Join fashion photographer Frank Rocco for a two hour NYC fashion photography workshop with your iPhone, or any camera for that matter. He'll show you how to take great fashion photos in natural light with basic equipment, even a smartphone. Learn how to photograph accessories...

(146) All levels 18 and older
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Photoshop Basic Retouching

The Photography Workshops @ 66 Crosby Street, New York, NY

This course is designed to get you familiar with a lot of the basic tools you can use in Photoshop. Experiment with some of the endless possibilities that Photoshop has to offer you guided by a professional photographer who uses these tools daily. Photoshop Basics: Learn how to scan a print or slide Dusting and spotting techniques Learn how to tweek your color or achieve shocking effects Understand and use the functions of the toolbar: - Burning...

(16) All levels 16 and older
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Photography Basics: Understanding Aperture

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

Do you enjoy photography but feel overwhelmed by the amount of buttons on your camera? Then this class is a great way to get started! This class is a part of our best selling Digital Photography I class but divided into 3 classes for those of you who cannot commit to 6 weekends in a row. Learn your camera basics and start to creating some stunning effects such as: Background Blur: this is a great effect for when you want to make your...

(322) Beginner 18 and older
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$140
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iPhone Photo Editing

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

Want to take your iPhone pictures to the next level? Then here is a class that can help you achieve that! After you have taken a picture, there are many adjustments you can make to enhance them, right from your phone.  In this fun class we will go over all the editing tools available in your iPhone. The instructor will explain how to use each one. They will, also, make recommendations on which ones they find more useful. You will gain insights...

(322) All levels 18 and older
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Lens Selection

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Whether you’re looking to make your close-ups pop in shallow focus or give your wides the detail they deserve, it’s all about glass. Using a broad range of Canon L-Series lenses, you’ll learn about lens selection for different cinematic styles and shooting scenarios, as well as what to consider when using cameras with interchangeable lenses. Topics include: Mounts and Adaptors Lens Types and Uses (Prime v. Zoom; Standard, Telephoto and...

(237) All levels 18 and older
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$200
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8 Weeks of Albumen

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

In 1850, Frenchman Louis-Desiré Blanquart-Evrard invented the albumen print. This process involves coating a sheet of paper in a solution of egg and salt. Next, silver nitrate is applied to the paper thereby making the material light sensitive. The sheet of paper is then exposed to UV light where the image prints out. Once exposed, the print is then processed and toned to the artist's liking with gold and/or platinum. It is then fixed, rinsed and...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$1,015

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Albumen in the Hudson Valley

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

Discover the historic art of albumen printing at Penumbra Foundation. Learn the intricate process of coating paper with egg and salt wash, sensitizing it with silver nitrate, and toning prints to achieve warm, rich hues. With access to modern tools like UV lights and digital negatives, students will master this timeless technique in a hands-on workshop experience.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$900

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