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People on Location Photo Safari

New York City Photo Safari

This Photo Safari will focus on learning how to take pictures of people outdoors. Learn how to take portraits of people in various vacation scenarios, such as in a park, in the cafe or in front of that famous statue. You will learn formal and casual portrait composition, what lighting conditions to look for, and scene management. No more boring Facebook photos! This workshop takes advantage of various NYC locations depending on day (Bryant, Central...

Macro Photography

New York City Photo Safari

Find beauty in the small things. Learn how to take great photographs on the small scale on this photo safari. With Central Park in Bloom, you'll learn how getting close can render amazing results. Learn how to create that nice shallow depth of field to bring emphasis on your main subject while getting sharp images of flowers. Also learn how to make your own beautiful light while shooting in the great outdoors. In the end you'll not only have a better...

The Magic Hour: Photography Using Light of Dusk

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Join this class to explore ways on how to use the light of dusk using techniques such as selective focus, long exposures, and fill flash. This class is suitable for people comfortable working in the manual or semiautomatic modes of their cameras and want to extend their knowledge.  We will be photographing every session, rain or shine.  Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No.  Bring your camera-film or digital...

Photography: Unreality of Nature

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This is an opportunity to explore nature in abstract forms moving beyond the reality of flowers and trees as we see them with our eyes. Dutch landscape photographer, Gerco de Ruijter asks: How abstract can a landscape become while remaining a landscape? We will try to answer this question as we explore the abstraction of nature in the Garden.  Starting with the "real," we will identify and examine different ways of seeing these natural subjects...

In-Depth: Sony F5 / F55

AbelCine Training

This in-depth, hands-on workshop teaches participants the skills needed to operate Sony F5 / F55 cameras. Designed for working professionals, as well as those who are looking to enter the field, the course gives detailed instruction on camera set up, operation and workflows. By the end of the two-days, attendees will have gained comprehensive knowledge of the F5 / F55 and the confidence to operate the camera in a variety of production scenarios....

Camera Obscura (Online)

Penumbra Foundation

A practical online workshop transforming a room in your home into a camera obscura and then using it to capture the projected view in a variety of ways.  Day 1, using everyday materials (no specialist equipment needed), covers the construction of a camera obscura and capturing the view digitally.  On Day 2, which is more advanced and will require more specific materials, we will capture the view direct onto analogue photographic paper...

Introduction to Shooting Glass

UrbanGlass

This collaboration with BKC Photography Studios is a one-shot live tutorial and shooting workshop that focuses on getting better photographs of glass objects using accessible equipment like camera phones, DIY lighting and basic backdrops.  Due to glass’ reflectivity and varying levels of transparency, it can often be a difficult subject to photograph well. Through an overview of creative lighting techniques, strategic studio setups...

Night Photography: Sources and Influences

Aperture Foundation

Nocturnal illumination, weather phenomena and differing temperatures of electric light lend an eerie quality to Todd Hido’s unique landscape photographs and portraits. Join Hido as he shares his expertise in a weekend workshop for artists and documentarians alike.  The course will cover the experiences, strategies, and influences that form and shape a photographer’s career. He will candidly present his own work and provide answers...

Zoo Views (Ages 18+)

WCS Zoos @ 64th St & 5th Ave, New York, NY

Grab your camera and join our morning photography program to capture the perfect shot! After learning the tricks of the trade from our animal staff, you'll head out to the zoo before it opens to take exclusive photos under the guidance of our resident wildlife photographer. Animals will be enjoying seasonal enrichment with beautiful Central Park as the setting! Please Note: Ticket is per person.

Mastering Composition: Beyond the Rule of Thirds

Princeton Photo Workshop

Ever feel trapped in your frame?  Learn new techniques to take your photos beyond the constraints of the typical camera frame, from special perspectives to dramatic positioning of the subject. We will discuss when and how to use new techniques that will excite your mind and invigorate your composition. You will leave the class with a new perspective and new skills to take your photography work to the next level. Level: Intermediate to Advanced....

Nature Photography: Understanding Your Camera (Online)

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

As spring returns, get a refresher on how to use your digital camera to capture the natural world. This class will explore all the functions of your camera, including aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and beyond. Photographic examples will also be shown and discussed. Geared toward people using SLR digital cameras, this class also welcomes owners of point-and-shoot cameras with advanced features. Notes: You will be emailed the Zoom link for this class...

Mobile Photography

York College CPE

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

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

What does Manhattan look like at night? Spend a few hours from before sunset till after dark. The city never sleeps - so why should photographers? We'll choose some good locations to explore the night light that pervades the city and discuss how to create compositions with strong mood, and camera settings that will produce best results for night photography.  

Let's Shoot Film

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

Why do many photographers continue to use film well into the digital age? Using classic 35mm film cameras and assorted types of roll film, students will gain understanding of the unique textures and visual qualities of film, the mechanics of how all cameras capture an image, and the psychological benefits of working with a limited amount of exposures while engaged in the art of photography. 

Intro to Photo-Editing

One River School

As photography has become digital it’s not only about capturing, but creating, as well. This course will guide students through all the ways of optimizing their photographs with Adobe Photoshop. Students will learn to transform their own photographs by learning color adjustment and lighting techniques, cloning, retouching and creating stunning effects. Students will also explore ways to create special effects, combine images and turn their photos...

Editing And Workflow

InFocusVisions

In this workshop we will go over downloading the images, viewing them in an editing program, tips on picking the best ones, making adjustment to the photos, resizing them for print and/or social media and archive techniques (from external to off site storage).   Although there are many editing options, we will be concentrating on photoshop, lightroom and photo mechanics.  Where: Midtown, New York, NY. Location announced upon registration....

Central Park Night Shoot

InFocusVisions

The workshop will take place in Central Park after dark. Our meeting spot will be sent upon payment. Rain or shine. You’ll be amazed at how beautiful the park looks after dark. Requirements and Equipment: You must sign up in advance Prior knowledge of photography is recommended but not necessary You will need a digital camera (point and shoot or DSLR) with manual controls, a tripod and a flashlight. Optional equipment: a cable release and...

Organizing Your iPhoto Library

Tekserve

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. In this class we’ll cover how to: Import Photos & Videos Organize Events Organize Albums Faces: Facial Recognition Places:...

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Photo Printing & Color

NYC Career Centers

5 Dollar Fridays: Lightroom Basics

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

We'll show you how Lightroom, a unique software, can change your whole workflow, saving you hours of extra effort while making your photo results better. Learn to love the RAW file. Here it is: the app that will change your life. Many make the claim, but few deliver. Lightroom does. You'll love the way Lightroom helps you organize, edit, adjust and deliver your precious photographs... particularly for all of you with a heavy trigger finger. Pros...