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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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Photographing Family

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

Photographing Family Photograph what is closest to your heart: Family. Learn what makes a portrait successful both technically and compositionally. Be exposed to a variety of styled of portraiture through in class lectures and discussions. Join award winning portrait photographer, Karen Haberberg in this intimate class setting as she discusses ambient lighting, on camera flash and off camera flash, light modifiers, locations, how to approach your...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$320

6 sessions

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Digital Negatives

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

Creating negatives, for many, is fundamental to making a positive image. This two day introductory workshop guides students through the steps required to make successful digital negatives for Cyanotype and Kallitype prints. Using a range of tools, students will become acquainted with a workflow that bridges the analog and digital gap through approachable methods. The relationship between darkroom chemistry and digital technology, including scanners,...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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$925

2 sessions

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Color Photography

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

Make your photos pop! Learn how to best use your camera and your photo skills to capture the vibrant colors you see around you. Class meets off-site and in 92Y’s digital lab. Students must already understand how to operate their camera.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$289

6 sessions

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Intermediate DSLR Camera Skills

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

Develop your own personal vision. Build on your technical skills through weekly assignments, discussions and critiques that explore topics like portraiture, urban landscape and street photography. Prerequisite: Get More Out of Your DSLR Camera

(1061) Intermediate 18 and older
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$320

4 sessions

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Street Photography

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

In any urban environment, street photography remains a compelling photographic practice. Many photographers throughout history and into the present have turned to candid scenes of street life, as well as posed portraits, to capture the exciting spirit of city life. In our virtual street photography class, students will immerse themselves in the various methodologies and approaches to street photography.  We will go over equipment recommendations...

(322) Intermediate 18 and older
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$450

5 sessions

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Portrait Photography

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

Join us in this hands-on intermediate level course to learn the basics of the compelling portrait. Explore the principles of posing, composition and lighting patterns that increase the visual impact of a portrait. There are many things that go behind a portrait, such as the relationship between the photographer and the subject. Learn how this relationship can shape the meaning of a portrait. This class also looks at the work of other photographers...

(322) Intermediate 18 and older
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$450

5 sessions

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Photography for Jewelry Designers

New York Jewelry Design Institute @ 17 West 45th St, New York, NY

Whether you want to photograph your own jewelry design for a web portfolio or you want to learn how to photograph jewelry professionally for a client, this 2-day workshop is for you.  You will be guided step-by-step through basic DSLR manual camera settings to control the exposure and white balance in order to understand your camera’s creative power. You will learn how to shoot like a Pro directly (tethered) into your computer. Lighting for...

(16) All levels 18 and older
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$795

2 sessions

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The Art of Home Design

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

Looking to rearrange or renovate some spaces in your home? Bring a photo, a floor plan, and a dream. Learn to plan the space, select fixtures and create a budget that fits your needs. Materials provided. Note: Price Includes $20 Registration Fee What you'll learn: How to create a floor plan  How to create a budget  How to select fixtures and furnishings  Tips for the best places to shop- where the designers go

(106) All levels 18 and older
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$150

2 sessions

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Photography Lighting

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

Take your photography skills to the next level with our hands-on intermediate course on mastering studio lighting techniques. From different lighting equipment to directing subjects and capturing stunning details, this class is perfect for aspiring photographers looking to create professional portraits, group shots, or captivating self-portraits. Prerequisite: Digital Photography I & II.

(322) Intermediate 18 and older
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$475

5 sessions

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5 Dollar Fridays: Photographers You Should Know!

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

This seminar will offer you a chance to see what kinds of photographers have influenced us, and how we've drawn inspiration (and probably a mental kick in the pants) from their work. So we're all getting more acquainted with our cameras and with lighting, but how do we keep ourselves inspired to shoot? As photographers in the industry, we're always learning about great artists from the past and present whose innovative work has helped to push forward...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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The Photograph at the Dawn of the Virtual Age

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

What does a photo look like in VR? As digital content and technology becomes ever more immersive, are we at the point now where we consider the future of the photograph? How can an image, whether still, moving or 360 degrees, affect us? And how can we address the transition of media from static to all-consuming in a way that promotes understanding and better communication of ideas? Industries have begun merging video and still photography, which...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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5 Dollar Fridays: Controlling Contrast

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

So much of a photographer's toolkit revolves around controlling contrast.  How do we use contrast for more effective photography? Explore different ways to create and harness contrast, so you can enhance separation, emphasize detail or just make your photos pop.   Cameras are not required.

(325) All levels 13 and older
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5 Dollar Fridays: Pinhole Cameras

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

Go back to the basics and learn about the origins of the the photographic craft. The camera obscura, or pinhole as it is commonly known, strips photography of all the fancy gears and gadgets bringing it down to its most simple form, a black box, a hole, and light. Learn about how different photographers have used pinholes to achieve certain effects and how this timeless invention differs from its modern day counterparts. 

(325) All levels 13 and older
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On Location Portraiture with Flash- -Coney Island

Colaidian Entertainment @ 1547 Riegelman Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY

The ability to use flash off-camera in daylight for portraits gives you a whole new tool for your creative bag of tricks. First, we will look at why one would want to use flash for portraits in daytime. Then we will see how.  We will create images using  flash techniques as well as available light to see the differences. We  will cover composition, choice of backgrounds, choice of angles and choice of lenses. We will use...

(1) Intermediate 16 and older
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$150
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Beginning Portrait Photography

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

Photograph what is closest to your heart. People. Whether it be your family, a man on the street, or your pet, learn what makes a portrait successful both technically and compositionally. Be exposed to a variety of style of portraiture through in class lectures and discussions. Bring in portrait assignments for critique. Join portrait photographer, Karen Haberberg in this intimate class setting as she discusses ambient lighting, on camera flash...

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$245

5 sessions

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NYC at Twilight

92nd Street Y @ Class is happening Offsite
, New York, NY

Come explore NYC after sunset and capture the magic of twilight photography. The first class will take place at 92Y where Karen Haberberg and Stephen Sherman will discuss proper camera equipment, setting and techniques to help you achieve beautiful low light images. The class will consist of one classroom session and four location shoots. Each week you will visit a different area that begs to be photographed. We will also review and discuss images...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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$242

5 sessions

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The Art of Nude

Photo Retreat @ 4020 22nd St, Long Island City, NY

This workshop will focus on lighting specifically for the human body as a figure study in an abstract, sculptural form, and its mythic perfection. In this class, we will learn: flash tungsten light ambient light color gels high key lighting unconventional color balances painting with light The study of human the figure has been always present in most artistic mediums. From classical Greek statuary to Rodin and  many of our contemporary...

All levels 18 and older
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$495
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You Bought The Camera, Now What?

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

Full Course Name: You Bought The Camera, Now What? Or, How I Learned To Make A Living As A Photojournalist The foundation of all communication is story, to convey an idea to others. Photojournalism takes this foundation, adds truth, research, ethics and immediacy, intensity and impact, to inform the public. Photojournalism is a license to be curious, to ask questions, to learn, to share with others how you see the world, and your camera...

(252) All levels 18 and older
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Camera Phone Photography: Beyond the Snapshot

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

We all have one, and we all take too many pictures! Learn all about the bells and whistles of your camera phone. After a walk in the Garden to take photos, we will return to the class for an in-phone editing demonstration.  Please let registration know what type of phone you have. If you can, download the free version of Photoshop or Lightroom before coming to class. Note: Please bring this confirmation for Garden admission. The Security Guard...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$545

2 sessions

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