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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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Crash Course: Urban Landscapes

BKC @ 53-83 Water St, New York, NY

To capture and document this city is to become part of New York’s rich narrative preserved and remembered for generations.   Classic street shooters like Robert Frank, Reinhart Wolf and William Klein loved to train their lens on Liberty City’s rolling architecture, its vitality and grit.   In this Crash Course we’ll examine some work by a few noteworthy photographers of the Urban Landscape, and discuss how they sought and achieved...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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Essential Lightroom

BKC @ 736 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Lightroom's strength is its intuitive and powerful interface, which allows you to adjust multiple images on the fly, rate them, sort them, and export them with ease and speed. But there's far more lurking under the pristine surface.  You'll learn how to organize photos in the Library, make collections and tag photos, understand and apply metadata, import and export in different file formats, while exploring Lightroom's Develop module and many...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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$275

6 sessions

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Making Museums Accessible to All

The Jewish Museum @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn about ways that the Jewish Museum welcomes students with learning differences through partnerships with special education schools and programs designed for students with a range of disabilities. Included is a visit to the Museum’s galleries and hands-on art activities in the art studio, where Jewish Museum educators will model techniques for engaging special education students. Price includes light refreshments

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Essential Music & Live Event Photography

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

So you've gotten pretty good at using your camera, but you want to take the challenge even further.   Join us for this amazing class to help you gain confidence in fast-paced, high-pressure environments like concerts, live events, nightlife and quick-turnaround . photo journalism.  There's nothing like the thrill of working fast and on the clock, but there's a lot more to this type of work than just being there. We'll show you...

(325) Intermediate 13 and older
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$250

6 sessions

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Walk About: Bethesda Fountain, Central Park

Art of Intuitive Photography @ Central Park West & W 103rd St, New York, NY

Embark on a journey through Central Park's iconic Bethesda Fountain and its picturesque surroundings in this dynamic photography class. Perfect for photographers of all levels, including smartphone users, as we delve into the art of storytelling through imagery. Join us as we explore notable landmarks like Bow Bridge, The Mall, and Sheep's Meadow while honing your photography skills amidst the park's natural beauty.

(588) All levels 16 and older
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$125
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Product Photography and Lighting - Shiny and Reflective

UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY

Photographing your work can often be the missing link between making inspiring objects and actually showing them to anyone. Of course, it would be nice to have someone do it for you, but if you can coherently document your own work it opens up an easy channel from being productive in the studio to sharing your work digitally.  In two days, class will experiment with different approaches to lighting, camera setup, and set design with a focus...

(54) All levels 18 and older
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$375

2 sessions

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A Conversation with Flor Garduño

Arts+Business @ 145 East 57 Street , New York, NY

Join collector and educator Alice Sachs Zimet in conversation with Flor Garduño, one of Latin America’s most celebrated artists. A reception with the artist follows. This unique opportunity allows us to hear the artist’s personal stories and to look closely at Garduño’s recent work as well as her most iconic images. Garduño is in the permanent collections of major museums including The Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Art Institute...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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City Safari Photography

New York City College of Technology @ 25 Chapel St, Brooklyn, NY

This course will provide students with a one-hour lecture on techniques as well as student photo critiques followed by a two hour field exploration of Dumbo, the Brooklyn Waterfront, the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Chinatown, and the High Line. The renown instructor Melody Reed will demonstrate ways to edit and improve photos through the use of Photoshop. Students will create an instagram Portfolio. The cameras utilized will be DSLR, IPhone,...

(106) All levels 18 and older
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$215

3 sessions

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Lighting Workshop - Digital & Analog

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

Take a lighting class with Michael Macioce. Class includes: • Demonstration of different kinds of lights and their modifiers including hot lights, spotlights, studio flash and on-camera flash for Digital & Analog • Learn how the photos you like were produced • Learn how to mix light and use your camera to fuller potential Wear clothing suitable for an art class that can get wet or stained.

All levels 16 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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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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$100
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Photo Safari: Brooklyn Bridge @ Night

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

Join us for a 90 minute Photo Safari on the Brooklyn Bridge to ensure that you have the best pictures of this historic landmark. This photo tour will have you walking on the Brooklyn Bridge and taking pictures immediately. You will photograph not only the bridge, but also the skyline from the bridge. Learn how to add drama to your images with strong composition. This photography workshop is appropriate for all levels of photographic knowledge. ...

(146) All levels 18 and older
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$150
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The Art of Selfies: A Workshop by Agnes

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

The Art of Selfies is a small group exploration of self-expression in a safe, welcoming space. Agnes will introduce techniques, theories, perspectives and diverse examples of self portraiture and everyday selfie-taking. We will engage with props and digital apps to help you discover new ways of visualizing yourself.  Through this workshop, you will come away with a renewed confidence and strong command of how to take an awesome selfie that...

(252) All levels 18 and older
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Collector’s Breakfast

Arts+Business @ 445 Park Ave, New York, NY

Join us for the fourth Collector’s Breakfast at Heritage Auctions, an informal discussion and preview of their Fall Photography sale. Focusing on a handful of lots, we will discuss what to consider when viewing photographs far beyond the initial appeal of the image including condition, provenance and the photographer’s history and trademarks. 

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Nuts and Bolts

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

So you're more than just a beginner; you know the basics but you're not sure why you sometimes get poor results. This safari is for those who comprehend the "scene" settings and other elementary controls of their cameras but would like a better understanding of white balance, File Formats (RAW, JPG etc.), color space, depth of field, flash, etc.. By the end of this Photo Safari you will be able to bring all of these things together to insure...

(146) All levels 18 and older
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$100
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Night Photography: NYC After Dark

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

This safari takes place mostly at Times Square; you will better understand issues related to taking pictures in low light conditions (ie. night photography). You will learn how flash and long exposure works and how to use a combination of both long exposure and flash to create an image. You will also learn how to take great pictures without using a flash. Please Note: This Photo Safari is best suited for those who have a good understanding of f/stop,...

(146) Advanced 18 and older
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$120
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Beyond the Garden Snapshot: Advancing Personal Style

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

With the return of greenery and emergence of blooms, spring is the ideal time to take your photography skills to the next level. In this two-day intensive, photography critique is paired with individual assignments designed to spark imagination and advance your understanding of composition and personal style. This class is intended for students who are comfortable with their camera. Knowledge of digital photo editing software is helpful and will...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$165

2 sessions

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Street Photography Series

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Painting Lounge @ 438 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Whether you are starting out with photography or you are a seasoned photographer who always wanted to capture moments on the street, this class will provide a stimulating environment and open up a sphere of possibilities. The advent of handheld cameras in the mid-1900s made Street Photography a popular and significant part of visual art and documentation. Today, a new surge in city-life and the launch of smartphones and photography apps have...

(507) All levels 18 and older
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$80

3 sessions

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Importing & Organizing Photos in iPhoto

Tekserve @ 119 W 23rd St, New York, NY

Learn how to organize and edit your photo collection using iPhoto for Mac. iPhoto is included with all new Macs. It makes it easy to import photos from your camera or smartphone. Make your photos look great with ease using it’s intuitive editing tools. Then share them with family and friends, or with the world. Classes with us are small group sessions tailored to specific aspects of the Apple ecosystem. One of our knowledgeable trainers will take...

All levels 18 and older
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Crash Course: Pinhole Photography

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

Go back to the basics and learn about the origins of photography. The camera obscura, or pinhole camera, strips photography of all the fancy gears and gadgets breaking it down to its bare bones: a black box, a hole, and light. Learn how photographers have achieved certain effects by creating their own handmade cameras and make your own!  In this workshop you'll learn the aesthetics of pinhole photography and construct your own pinhole camera...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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