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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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REMOTE LEARNING: Photo Bootcamp for Beginners

Princeton Photo Workshop @ Online, New York, NY

This 2 1/2 day introductory workshop offers new photographers a deep dive into the skills you need to make better pictures with a camera. During the workshop, we'll mix it up with informative and inspirational live presentations alternating with shooting exercises that give you the opportunity to test out the techniques we're learning, coming back together after each exercise for Q & A and group discussion.  Your instructor will be "in...

(23) Beginner 13 and older
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$339

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Getting to Know Your Digital Camera

Princeton Photo Workshop @ 20 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ

• How to get the most out of your digital camera. • Composition: training your eye to find the interesting image. • Using natural and artificial light to take better pictures. • A different hands-on composition-on-location or studio photo experience* every day. • Photo reviews and discussions. • Have fun! Requirement: Digital Camera Q&A Q: Will I receive a certificate after this class?  A: This class does not...

(23) Beginner 13 - 17 years old
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How Do I Use My Camera? (Part 1 - Beginner Photography)

JP Teaches Photo @ 134 W 29th St, New York, NY

In this beginner photography class you will spend three hours learning an extraordinarily intuitive way of using your camera. No memorization or note taking is allowed. Rather than learning through cramming a lot of information into your head and trying to regurgitate it later, you’ll learn through doing the exercises and through JP’s approachable and engaging teaching style. Most beginner photographers spend a lot of time staring at their cameras...

(90) Beginner 18 and older
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Crash Course: DSLR+

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

It's a smart, 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 how to correct basic problems like photos that are too dark or too light, out of focus, blurry, off-balance and other common issues. Who should take this class? Anyone who would like to quickly improve your familiarity and understanding of your digital camera's basic functions...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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Crash Course: iPhoneography 101

BKC @ 736 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This camera never leaves your side… lucky for you it's a pretty excellent camera.  The iPhone is like the swiss army knife of cameras, with an explosion of apps and filters, but it still has that unique quality entirely its own.  Like the Polaroid and Instamatic before it, the iPhone's camera has become a cultural touchstone, beloved by pros and hobbyists alike. We’ll take you through a presentation of the handheld medium, from classic...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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Basic Camera I

The Photography Workshops @ 611 Broadway, New York, NY

You bought the newest digital camera. Now learn all about the options and how to best use them. Learn how to drive the  technology  known as the modern camera.  It simply comes down to aperture, shutter speed and ISO as it has for over 150 years. Now that you are well informed you can now make a knowledgeable choice of your options on the camera's menu and you are the driver.  This Basic Camera Course will teach you: About...

(16) Beginner 12 and older
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$349
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Master Your Digital Camera Controls (Storm King Park)

Digital Photo Academy @ Mountain Rd, Cornwall On Hudson, NY

Learn the ins and outs of your camera and improve your photography skills with this workshop. Perfect for beginners and those looking to make simple and creative changes to their pictures using camera functions. Don't miss out on the Alumni Discount for future composition classes!

(146) All levels 15 and older
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How to Become Photogenic

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Are you spending all your time on camera right now, wondering how to get the right lighting for your videoconferencing? Are you shy in front of a camera or hate most of your pictures? Time to take a new headshot and can't find the right angle? Then this workshop is for you. Learn exercises for how to look great in every picture and rehearse in front of a professional photographer. Pick up tips and tricks for gaining confidence in front of the camera,...

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
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The Contemporary Photo Scene

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program.  If we are able to offer an in-person version of this class in the coming months, we will contact you and make both options available to you. __________________ While museums and galleries across the globe may be closed, artists haven’t stopped making art. Join our veteran art guide Margaret Mathews-Berenson...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$185

7 sessions

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How to Photograph a Garden

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

A one hour Master Class with New York Botanical Gardens President Emeritus, Gregory Long. One of the foremost authorities on gardens, he was for 29 years, from 1989 until 2018, the Garden’s Chief Executive Officer, responsible for revitalizing the Garden and enabling its renaissance. He will offer a brief history of gardens including the significance of the aesthetic, etc. Visuals included. Following Mr. Long’s overview will be New York Botanical...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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Master Your Digital Camera Controls (City of Beacon)

Digital Photo Academy

This workshop will offer instruction for people who want to learn the ins and outs of their cameras. Improve your skills no matter which camera model you own! Take this Course if you: Just purchased a Digital SLR Camera/Point and shoot camera Want to learn to make simple and creative changes to your pictures using the functions of your camera Want to learn all the base knowledge about your camera before taking a more advanced class We also...

(146) All levels 15 and older
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Master Your Digital Camera Controls (Algonquin Park)

Digital Photo Academy @ 15 Powder Mill Rd, Newburgh, NY

This workshop will offer instruction for people who want to learn the ins and outs of their cameras. Improve your skills no matter which camera model you own! Take this Course if you: Just purchased a Digital SLR Camera/Point and shoot camera Want to learn to make simple and creative changes to your pictures using the functions of your camera Want to learn all the base knowledge about your camera before taking a more advanced class We also...

(146) All levels 15 and older
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In The Studio:Still Life, Product &TableTop Photography

Princeton Photo Workshop @ 22 Harlingen Rd, Belle Mead, NJ

In this hands-on workshop we'll learn and practice the basic components of Still Life, Product and TableTop Photography in a small-group studio setting. Learn techniques to photograph objects for beauty and art, as well as for sales and promotional purposes. Gain insight into the lighting techniques that have been utilized through the ages, from simple Window Light to the more complex Studio Strobe. We will discuss lens choices, aperture choices,...

(23) All levels 13 and older
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$159
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Light Painting Workshop

Princeton Photo Workshop @ Herrontown Road, Princeton, NJ

This fun-filled workshop combines playful imagination and technical experimentation, empowering us to experience the magic of seeing the unseen through movement and long exposure. Learning the basics of light painting gives us new ways to creatively experiment with the color and qualities of the light source and with the aesthetics of the photograph. We'll begin with a discussion and demonstrations of the basics, camera settings and ways to use...

(23) All levels 13 and older
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$199
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Portrait Photography: Shooting Virtual Portraits

Princeton Photo Workshop @ Online, New York, NY

We’ll begin with a discussion of composition and lenses. Next, we'll work together to create Virtual Portraits, experimenting with light and posing. Everyone will take turns shooting and being portrait subjects to get important insights into the experience on both sides of the camera. Even if you have experience taking portraits, this class will teach you entirely new skills

(23) All levels 13 and older
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$139
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Philadelphia's Piers: Cherry Street & Race Street

Princeton Photo Workshop @ Herrontown Road, Princeton, NJ

The new indoor/outdoor Cherry Street Pier, on Philadelphia's Delaware River waterfront, preserves the historic character of a 100 year-old warehouse with its original railroad tracks, steel-trussed roof and masonry headhouses. This vibrant year-round space is replete with photographic opportunities including working artist studios in repurposed cargo shipping containers, an active bazaar and abundant street photography. We will also visit Race Street...

(23) All levels 13 and older
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Digital Camera: Shooting Better Pictures

Princeton Photo Workshop @ 22 Harlingen Rd, Belle Mead, NJ

Put into practice what you've learned about composition, light and camera settings in this hands-on class. Learn to find a good image anywhere and manipulate the situation or location to create the picture you envision.  Requirements: Students must be familiar with camera functions covered in the Basics class and the components of making a good image covered in Making a Good Image class.

(23) All levels 13 and older
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Philadelphia's Italian Market

Princeton Photo Workshop @ Herrontown Road, Princeton, NJ

Photo Artist Jenny Lynn shows you how to capture the character and energy of Philadelphia’s landmark Italian Market, the nation’s oldest and one of the largest outdoor markets. We'll explore how to tell the story of the diversity of the market and its community of Mexican, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Chinese influences in addition to the multi-generational Italian vendors. We will focus on the heart of the market, which spans 10 city blocks and...

(23) All levels 13 and older
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Workshop: Intro to Art Glass & Resin

Newark Museum @ 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ

Explore this unique glass-on-canvas art using a selection of tumbled, upcycled glass and mixed media in conjunction with a non-toxic resin to create unique pieces of art. This fun and easy class will explore color and texture to create a stunning work of original art. This workshop is led by artists from GlassRoots, on-site at The Newark Museum of Art. Level: Beginners, Appropriate for ages 14+ Supplies: We provide everything you’ll need to...

All levels 14 and older
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Teen Photo Shuffle Plus

One River School @ 49 N Dean St, Englewood, NJ

This course is ideal for teen students who are proficient in their camera’s manual functionality and want to take their photography to the next level by photographing in the digital studio using professional lighting, equipment, backdrops, props and staging their subject matter.  We will cover topics like on-camera flash, studio portraiture, white balance, lighting ratios, side and back lighting, flash and color temperature. Projects include...

(13) All levels 11 - 18 years old
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