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Explore the art of street photography and improve your composition skills in the heart of New York City's bustling streets, or take a deep dive into portrait photography and master the techniques for capturing stunning portraits in this photography class series in NYC.

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iPhone Photography

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

Do you want to learn to take amazing pictures with your iPhone and create colorful, breathtaking photos? Join us for this 2-hour iPhone photography class and make the most of your iOS device. You will no longer have to worry about blurry or boring photos. Everyone will be asking you to take theirs! In this class you will learn: Focusing How to take photographs in low light situations Create more interesting photographs and understand composition...

(322) All levels 18 and older
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Night Photography: Central Park at Night

New York City Photo Safari @ 5th Ave, New York, NY

Central Park can be a marvelous photography destination, even after dark. This workshop will focus on composition skills at night as well as the issues related to taking pictures in low light conditions. Night photography is challenging, but we will help make sure the only raccoons in your photographs are of the four legged variety! On this photo tour you will get the opportunity to photograph some of the most filmed locations in Central Park and...

(146) All levels 18 and older
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$150
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Expedition I: Sebago and The Catskills

BKC

Join Alan Winslow and Justin William Lin on our first BKC photo expedition.  We’ll be heading north into the serene beauty of upstate New York, from the Catskills to the foothills of the Adirondacks, staying in stoic cabins and campsites close to nature.  Challenge yourself with daily on-site technical and creative workshops, hiking and exploring the landscapes and practicing our skills on the ever-changing natural...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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Pay What You Wish - Composition Live Online Class

Art of Intuitive Photography @ Virtual Classroom

This is a 1 hr Zoom class. I will review composition guidelines and give an exercise. It is asked that you submit 1-2 images you're not happy with so that I can help you see how to take it differently. This class is for students who want to understand composition better or for those who like/don't like a photo but don't know why.  Smartphone/tablet cameras are ok to use.

(588) All levels 16 and older
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Kids and Teens On-Camera TV & Film (Winter and Spring)

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens

This January Winter and April Spring Sessions will be more diverse than ever. Advanced classes are added for those who are past the fundamental level and need stronger attention.  Enjoy Film Scene Classics and New Cold Read classes during these sessions. You need to be tested and accepted, so be on your game. The game will be taken into to a different level, and so you will, too.

(7) All levels 7 - 18 years old
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Pay What You Wish - Technical Live Online Class

Art of Intuitive Photography @ Instructor-Led Live Online Class, Online, NY

This is a 1 hr Zoom technical refresher class. I will review ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed and how they work together.  This class is for students who have taken our Introduction for Beginners class or for those who have a little knowledge about photographing in manual mode. $20 suggested price

(588) Intermediate 16 and older
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Filming in the Canon Ecosystem

AbelCine Training

In this two-day, hands-on workshop, Rubidium Wu, known on YouTube as Crimson Engine, will guide you through the Canon Cinema EOS ecosystem. You will learn to use these cameras and lenses and maximize them for projects in any style or budget. There are many benefits to shooting within the same camera and lens system, particularly a simple workflow with a seamless pipeline in post. Canon Cinema EOS offers a range of cameras with industry leading color...

(48) All levels 18 and older
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Book Structures (Online)

Penumbra Foundation

Artists’ books have been used as sites for exploring ideas for many centuries. From the sketchbook to a completed work in the book format, book structures help artists present their concerns in a condensed intimate environment that utilizes two and three-dimensional space in combination with time. This unique aspect of books provides the opportunity to organize content and practice technique in ways that may differ from other forms of art. This...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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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...

(146) All levels 18 and older
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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...

(146) All levels 18 and older
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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...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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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...

(165) Advanced 18 and older
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$106

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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....

(48) Beginner 18 and older
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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...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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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...

(54) Beginner 18 and older
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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...

All levels 18 and older
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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.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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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....

(23) Intermediate 13 and older
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$189
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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...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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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...

(64) All levels 18 and older
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