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Learn the basics of photography, from understanding your camera settings to composition techniques, in this beginner photography class in NYC. Participants will gain the skills and knowledge to take stunning photographs in any setting.
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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...
$5
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...
Free
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.
$5
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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.
$5
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...
$150
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
$495
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...
$20
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...
$69
Warm Up Your Photo Skills in the Desert Pavilion
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Too cold to photograph outdoors? Hone your photography skills in the warm Desert Pavilion, where each participant will be pushed to discover the countless ways to observe and document in a single space.
$52
Special Access: Inside a Working Boatyard
Princeton Photo Workshop @ Brick, NJ, Brick, NJ
Capture the dynamic world of boatyards and the beauty of the sea with nautical photographer Richard Sherman in this exclusive photography workshop. From portraits to abstracts, smartphone users are welcome to hone their skills in capturing the essence of boatyards and their surroundings.
$149
iPhone Photography - Beyond the Selfie
York College CPE @ 94 - 20 Guy R Brewer Blvd, New York, NY
Cameras built into smartphones have completely changed the way that we record and create images over the past decade. In some cases, smartphones have replaced point-and-shoot cameras. Technological advances in recent years have allowed people who have never picked up a camera before to go out and create spectacular images. This is where the, mobile photographer, was born. This course will immerse you into the world of mobile photography using only...
Night Photography
Photo Retreat @ 4020 22nd St, Long Island City, NY
This is an exciting workshop whether you are interested in mastering the basics of shooting at night, or if you’d like to take your fashion shots to higher creative level. Night photography produces stunning and dramatic imagery particularly in fashion. Learn the advantages of shooting at night which can be forgiving of rain or bad weather. Get creative results by knowing what to look for on-location at night such as car headlights and existing...
All levels
18 and older
$395
40-for-40 Prof Dev't Series-How to Shoot Your Own Work
UrbanGlass @ 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
This class will focus on getting better photographs of glass objects using obtainable tools, then utilizing Photoshop to edit and finalize your images. We will focus on highly accessible techniques and equipment like camera phones, professional and prosumer-grade DSLRs, DIY lighting, flash and basic backdrops to create shooting environments ideal for glass. On the second day, we will cover basic Photoshop techniques so you can update your portfolio...
Adult Digital Art Shuffle
One River School @ 319 Franklin Turnpike , Allendale, NJ
Take full control of your camera and explore photography concepts through creative and fun projects. In-class demos and exercises inspired by theories and practices from contemporary art teach students how to use their camera and develop a deeper understanding of the artistic possibilities of photography.
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LightroomNYC @ 59 Wycoff St, Brooklyn, NY
In this small-group, hands-on workshop, you’ll use Adobe Lightroom (Classic and CC) to learn how to plan for, design and then create a book using our favorite online book creation applications. This is a specialized semi-private workshop that will use Adobe Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC. So you should have a little experience with one of these applications. You’ll learn to create a selection of best images and then develop and design a...
All levels
18 and older
$199
Intuitive Photography: New York Transit Museum
Art of Intuitive Photography @ 130 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY
By the end of the class students will not only be looking at the world with an eye of a photographer, but will have better photographs to prove it. Please join us for 3 hours to fine tune your intuition and your eye at The New York Transit Museum. Great views, as well as people and abstract photos will await us. We will conduct exercises to tune you into your intuition, and learn how to take photographs by following it. In addition, we...
$100
Crash Course: Camera Basics
BKC @ 736 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY
ATTENTION: This class will be offered as a HYBRID class, with a limited number of in-person seats available in addition to Live Online Learning. This listing is for registration for our IN-PERSON class. Crash Course: Camera Basics is an efficient, one-shot introduction to digital photography, and a good place to explore the fundamentals of your camera. We'll get you up and running quickly, showing you what's up with all the buttons and...
$99
Field Guide I: The Camera
BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY
Learn all your basic camera operations and get started the right way with a condensed package of essential information. This one-day workshop will cover all the functions and core concepts you need to know, as well as tips on how to get the kind of shot you want. We'll be covering the basics of exposure, f-stops, shutter speeds, ISO, and dealing with different kinds of light. We emphasize learning-by-doing, so we'll have class shoots inside and outside...
$140
Intuitive Photography: Cathedral of St John Divine
Art of Intuitive Photography @ 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
By the end of the class students will not only be looking at the world with an eye of a photographer, but will have better photographs to prove it. Please join us for 2.5 hours to fine tune your intuition and your eye at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. Great views, as well as people and abstract photos will await us. We will conduct exercises to tune you into your intuition, and learn how to take photographs by following it....
$65
Intuitive Photography: Museum of the Moving Image
Art of Intuitive Photography @ 36-01 35th Ave, Astoria, NY
By the end of the class students will not only be looking at the world with an eye of a photographer, but will have better photographs to prove it. Please join us for 2.5 hours to fine tune your intuition and your eye at Museum of the Moving Image. We will conduct exercises to tune you into your intuition, and learn how to take photographs by following it. In addition, we will focus on the differences between looking, observing and seeing. Throughout...
$65
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