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Discover a wide range of photography classes in NYC that will help you master the art of capturing stunning images. From beginner workshops to advanced courses, learn essential techniques, unleash your creativity, and take your photography skills to the next level.

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Digital Photography I: The Basics

BKC @ 736 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY

We'll be covering all the nuts-to-bolts aspects of exposure, shutter speeds, aperture, ISO, depth of field, motion blur, as well as comparing different lenses and the basics of composition.  Class instruction strongly emphasizes technical understanding, but we also hope to spark your creative expression and even offer a new way of seeing the world around you. This course features challenging exercises, weekly creative assignments, and thought-provoking...

(325) Beginner 13 and older
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$409

8 sessions

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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...

(147) All levels 18 and older
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$120
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Cyanotype Printing

The Photography Workshops @ 611 Broadway, New York, NY

The cyanotype process, developed by John Herschel in England in the 1830's, was one of the first photgraphic technique utilized for printing images.  It involves the application of a chemical solution to papter, a negative overlay and then exposure to the sun or an intense light source.  The image appears as a mixture of blue tones that are almost magical.

(16) All levels 14 and older
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$285
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Photographing the Holidays Along 5th Ave

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

Capture the magic of the holiday season on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue. Join us for an outdoor photography class where you'll learn techniques to capture stunning holiday images and navigate tricky lighting situations. Don't miss this opportunity to improve your photography skills in the heart of Manhattan.

(322) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$130
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Cherry Blossom Festival

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

Join us for the Annual Cherry blossom festival at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden (BBG). When the cherry blossoms bloom, we know the gray of winter is over. There is no better place in NYC to enjoy this amazing display of flowers than at the BBG. Learn the how to capture this stunning display of colors, and get beyond humdrum photos of just trees. Learn landscape photography and macro photography techniques and skills. Meeting point:TBA in confirmation...

(147) All levels 18 and older
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$125
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Photo Safari: Highline Elevated Park

New York City Photo Safari @ 470 W 14th St, New York, NY

Turn hum-drum travel photos into something to be proud of. Whether you're heading into or out of New York City, join us on this photo tour and learn to take better pictures before you start your trip. Whether it's buildings, statues, parks or your friends, this all around Photo Safari will show you how to find the best angles and lighting conditions so you can be sure to have memories that last a lifetime. On this "all around" Photo Safari you'll...

(147) All levels 18 and older
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$100
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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.

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$125
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Digital Photo I for Teens

BKC @ Gowanus Darkroom 119 8th St , Brooklyn, NY

Over 9 weeks we'll be covering all the basics of photography from how to control your camera, understanding what light is doing, as well as using lenses and composition techniques. Using fun and engaging exercises to build understanding, we'll combine classroom learning with camera work and creative ideas. Digital Photo I is a goal-oriented process. Students will learn how to use these skills towards their favorite type of photography and work...

(325) Beginner 11 - 16 years old
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$315

9 sessions

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Digital Photo for Teens: Telling Stories

BKC @ Gowanus Darkroom 119 8th St , Brooklyn, NY

Photography has many purposes, but one of its most powerful is the ability to tell stories.  People will always love a good story, and we believe learning to tell stories, whether personal, narrative or documentary, is critical to a young person's imagination and future.  In this 9 week class for teens, we are focusing on telling stories.  What stories guide us?  What stories move us?  We will discover some new threads, hone...

(325) Beginner 11 - 16 years old
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$375

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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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South Street Seaport

PhotoUno Photography School @ 11 Fulton St, New York, NY

The South Street Seaport is a must see! Filled with history and entertainment it is a perfect way to capture the diversity that is New York. Join us for this class in which you will photograph the essence of South Street Seaport. In this class we will take photographs using some techniques relating to background blur and ISO for low lighting situations. Then we will continue with panning shots, use of fill flash, and finish with some beautiful...

(322) All levels 18 and older
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Intro to Risograph for Photography

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

The risograph process is often described as a hybrid between screen printing and a copy machine. It has gained popularity in recent years, due to its suitability for the production of small edition prints, posters, books, and zines; as well as its unique materiality. This hands-on workshop will introduce students to the fundamentals of the risograph printing process, and then offer guided exploration of reproducing students’ own work using the...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$615

2 sessions

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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

8 sessions

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Holiday Flash Photography

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

PhotoUno has created a class to help you get rid of some of your holiday stress while using your portable flash.  You will learn how to work with different lighting scenarios and see how you can make stunning images while using your portable flash. We will also learn how to get creative with your flash using different objects and add another layer to your photographs.  This 2-hour workshop will cover some of the most...

(322) Intermediate 19 and older
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$130
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Tri-Color Gum Bichromate

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

Discover the intricate art of creating vibrant, multi-layered prints using the ancient technique of Gum Bichromate at the esteemed Penumbra Foundation. Unleash your creativity as this hands-on workshop guides you through the history, materials, and workflow required to produce stunning full-color prints. This is an accessible opportunity to delve into this captivating process.

(8) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$925

2 sessions

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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

3 sessions

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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...

(1070) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$125

2 sessions

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Photo Safari: Three and a Half Bridges

New York City Photo Safari

Embark on an unforgettable photographic journey capturing iconic New York City bridges at dusk. From the Queensboro to the Brooklyn Bridge, explore the cityscape from unique perspectives, mastering long exposures and night photography techniques along the way. Join us for an immersive experience, where you'll hone your skills and capture stunning images without relying on flash.

(147) All levels 18 and older
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$200
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The Intentional Portrait

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

This workshop is a rare opportunity to work with Joni Sternbach in her Brooklyn studio while being immersed in a weekend of shooting 8x10 wet plate collodion images. The class will go over the foundations of portraiture and explore the process of working with models. Through both natural and artificial light, participants will compose, sensitize, expose and develop ambrotypes and tintypes. The size of this class is purposefully small in order to...

(8) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$995

3 sessions

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Choosing a Camera

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Explore the world of cameras and their features in this comprehensive workshop. Learn about sensor sizes, lens mounts, codecs, and more. Discover which camera is best suited for different types of shoots.

(237) Intermediate 18 and older
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$160
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