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Digital Photography I: An Introduction for Beginners

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Does your camera confuse you? This 3 hour class will cover ISO, aperture, shutter speed and more. You'll never want to photograph in auto mode again! You need to have a camera that has the manual mode setting. If you would like to rent a camera from us, we charge $30 for the session.​ Hands on exercises will be given.

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Digital Photography I: Taking Control of Your Camera

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

Learn how to take stunning photos with confidence in this beginner photography class. Discover the ins and outs of your camera, from aperture to white balance, and gain hands-on experience through fun indoor and outdoor exercises. With flexible scheduling and guaranteed satisfaction, you'll be on your way to mastering digital photography.

(322) Beginner 18 and older
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Dry Plate

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

Learn the historical technique of creating gelatin silver dry plates in this weekend workshop. Discover how to mix and coat your own plates, shoot dry plate negatives, and develop your images. Take home your coated plates to continue practicing this unique photographic process.

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Travel Photography Class

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

Capture the beauty of the world through your lens. Learn to master the art of travel photography and bring your adventures to life.

(322) All levels 18 and older
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Walk About: Staten Island Ferry and Wall Street

Art of Intuitive Photography @ 4 South St, New York, NY

Join us for an enriching photography experience aboard the Staten Island Ferry and in the heart of Wall Street. Open to photographers of all skill levels, including smartphone users, as we delve into composition techniques and unique perspectives. Capture the essence of these iconic NYC landmarks while mastering the art of non-touristy photography amidst the bustling energy of the city.

(588) All levels 16 and older
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Beginning Digital Photography

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $300
  • 227 W 27th St, New York, NY
  • 15 hours over 5 sessions

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  • $300
  • Fashion Institute of Technology @ 227 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
  • 15 hours over 5 sessions
  • Course/Section: SXW 325 55A
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this beginner photography class:

Learn how to move from phone photography to your digital camera to create the portrait, product, or travel photos you want. This beginner course teaches how to optimize your digital camera to capture great shots. Through hands-on exercises, learn to improve your photos by controlling light, color, and movement. How to fine-tune and modify your photos using basic image editing software is covered. Weekly critiques help evaluate your progress. Cameras with manual controls are recommended. Attendees must provide their own camera.

Attendees must bring their own camera to all sessions.

Important things to note:
Check room postings in the Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center lobby (7th avenue at 27th Street), by security, or call the day of class for locations: 212-217-8741 or 212-217-3334.

Refund Policy

Continuing and Professional Studies Refund Policy:

Courses canceled 24 business hours in advance can be fully refunded. Courses that have 2 sessions has 25% refund after first session. Courses that have 3 sessions has 50% refund after first session; No refund after second session. Courses that have 4 sessions will have 50% refund after first session and 25% refund after second session and no refund after third session. Courses that have 5 or more sessions has 75% refund after first session, 50% after second session and 25% after third session and no refund after fourth session.

Please note that there are no makeup sessions and it is highly recommended students attend all sessions of classes they sign up for. They are short, intensive courses and missing one day is missing a lot. 


Precollege Programs Refund Policy:

The $15 registration fee is not refundable.

The refund period ends prior to the second scheduled session of the class, in accordance with the following:

FIT Precollege Programs canceled the course due to low enrollment :
100% including registration fee


Withdrawal prior to the last day of registration :
100% exclusive of registration fee

Withdrawal prior to first day of class:
75% exclusive of registration fee

Withdrawal prior to second day of class:
50% exclusive of registration fee

Withdrawal thereafter:
No refund

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    Good for beginners, but not enough topics to cover 5 classes.
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