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Experience the vibrant streets of NYC as your classroom in these on-location photography classes. Learn the art of capturing stunning cityscapes, street photography, and portraits against iconic backdrops such as Times Square, Central Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

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Street Photography Workshop NYC

The Passionate Photographer Workshops @ The Loft - TBD, New York, NY

Join award-winning street photographer Steve Simon for an unforgettable week of living and breathing photography in one of the world’s most visual cities, New York. An Intensive & Transformational Shooting Experience The team at The Passionate Photographer kept hearing how many people just couldn’t take the time for the 6-Day workshops, so by popular demand they’ve created the 3-Day Intensive! This intimate masterclass (limited to 6 students)...

All levels 18 and older
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$1,800

6 sessions

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Winter New York City Workshop

The Passionate Photographer Workshops

Join Steve Simon for an Intensive & Transformational Shooting Experience in The Street Photography Capital of The World. Includes: Critiques & Lectures, Welcome Dinner, MTA Pass for transport to the five boroughs, Museum Entrances, teaching materials, snacks The class will be teaching you new and powerful street photography techniques guaranteed to push you from your comfort zone to new heights in your work and share his street-shooting...

All levels 18 and older
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Grand Central Station Workshop

Int'l Session of Digital Photography @ Grand Central, New York, NY

In this workshop the primary focus is shooting in various lighting situations. Participants learn how to make adjustments for indoor, outdoor and various levels of low light shooting. Also covered are tips and hints for shooting architecture, city landscape and macro photography for close up details. Participants develop a greater understanding of their camera to which they can apply this knowledge throughout their lives. These workshops are applicable...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Location Photography Workshop: SOHO

Int'l Session of Digital Photography

In this workshop we explore the fascinating area and the unique commercial district of Manhattan: SOHO. Participants learn the tips and hints for successful "street & portrait photography."  Learn the basics of night photography, composition and the art of storytelling. At the same time acquiring the knowledge of the camera's various functions and settings to gain greater control. By the end of the 2 and a half hour class, participants...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Central Park East Fall Colors Workshop

Int'l Session of Digital Photography @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY

In this workshop the primary focus is on Landscape and Nature. Participants can also capture the Historic Metropolitan Museum of Art and then walk through the beautiful nature reserve of Central Park during the most colorful time of the year. At each location Participants receive tips and techniques in Cityscapes, Architecture and People, Nature Photography. with candid images of the local street life. Participants develop a greater understanding...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Night Photography: Friday Night Lights in Lambertville

Princeton Photo Workshop @ Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ, Lambertville, NJ

Join the Friday Night Lights in Lambertville, a Composition on Location workshop in New Jersey that gives an opportunity for photographers of all levels to learn how to translate what you see into memorable images.  The workshop will start with a discussion of composition and camera settings. An instructor will be with you every step of the way to look at your work and answer questions. Together, some of Lambertville's picturesque settings...

(23) All levels 13 and older
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Grand Central Terminal with Tripods

Princeton Photo Workshop

We have obtained special permits to photograph inside the iconic Grand Central Terminal using Tripods.  Photographers of all skill levels will learn how to capture this landmark building's many unique features, including its Beaux-Arts facade and its main concourse, one of New York City's greatest public spaces. We’ll start the class with a discussion of composition, lighting and camera settings. Together, we will explore this historic...

(23) All levels 13 and older
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Bronx Zoo Photo Workshop for Kids

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

Young photographers who enjoy photographing animals and people, will enjoy this class at the Bronx Zoo.  We'll visit various spots in the 265 acre park over a number of hours, with plenty of opportunity to practice using various camera settings and learn how photographers try to achieve the best picture composition possible in a given situation.

(2) Beginner 11 - 15 years old
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$385
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Jones Beach Photo Splash

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

On a summer day, Jones Beach is a busy spot, one of the area's popular waterfront locations with plenty for photographers to focus on - the nexus of land and water, summer crowds and birds in flight, and the strongest patterns of light and dark. This class involves bringing our cameras very close to water's edge, and at times we will also step in, get wet and get the shot! Note: Class is $185 per person. If you're bringing a friend, the second...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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The NYC Subway Experience

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

The NYC subway remains a key element of our city and the urban landscape, and a topic of frequent conversation. Join Judah S. Harris in photographing on the trains and in the stations, and learn how to evoke some of the subway experience - both the humanity and the architecture.  Note:  This class is limited to 6 participants Registration requires permission of the instructor Class meets for two half-day sessions

(2) All levels 18 and older
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$185
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Walk Manhattan 1 Photo Tour

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

This is the first in a series of explorative Manhattan photo walks led by Judah S. Harris. The itinerary includes Lower Manhattan, Chinatown, and the Lower East Side and offers a special combination of architecture, water vistas, street photography, and Jewish life.  Instruction in camera technique and visual composition will be provided along the approximately three-mile route. Here's a chance to really "see" New York! Note: Class is...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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Avedon-Style Portraits on Location

New York Photography Workshop @ 41-43 W 22nd St, New York, NY

The first one day workshop in the series is designed to take a beginner's career to the next level by moving beyond basic technical elements of capturing an image into creating his/her artistic vision using a production crew. Learning important theory behind such portrait masters as Richard Avedon, students will create an arresting portrait on location by developing their very own creative concept which they will bring to life through artistic direction...

Beginner 18 and older
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$265
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The Magical Holga Workshop - NYC

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

Fall in love with a plastic toy camera! The Holga is a popular very affordable film camera with an almost cult-like following that produces non-traditional and uniquely creative results for all its users. It is considered a choice learning and creative tool for visual artists, from amateur to professional. The Magical Holga photography workshop is open to all levels. Price includes Holga camera and film.

(2) All levels 18 and older
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$145

2 sessions

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Walking to Brooklyn

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

Walking from Kew Gardens, Queens to Midwood, Brooklyn along city streets - approximately 12 miles - is not just healthy for the body, it's healthy for our development as photographers. Along our route we'll get to observe the changing neighborhoods, the varied urbanscape environments of this part of the city, and the people who live and work there.  We'll discuss street photography, photographing architecture, how to create an informative and...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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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.  

(2) All levels 18 and older
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$135
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Kissena Park Nature Photo Workshops

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

Designed for serious photo enthusiasts, this walk around historic Kissena Lake in Flushing, Queens provides access to many nature subjects - majestic trees and leaf patterns, ducks, turtles, and migrating birds, or the human element that can be found interacting with the outdoors. Short assignments are given to the group to help improve technique, composition skills, and the use of available light in a more creative manner.  

(2) All levels 18 and older
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$135
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Governors Island Photo Workshop

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

Hop the ferry from Lower Manhattan to Governors Island to explore grassy expanses, older physical structures - former U.S. Army and Coast Guard buildings and two forts from the early 19th century - and impressive views of the NYC skyline, Statue of Liberty and water traffic. Learn more about the photographic techniques best suited to capture the pounding waves that strike at rock and send sprays up high, and best composition choices to document public...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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Walk Manhattan 4 Photo Tour

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

One in a series of explorative Manhattan photo walks led by Judah S. Harris. The itinerary includes Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village, up Broadway to Union Square Park, and then on to Madison Square Park. Here's a chance to engage in some serious street photography - documenting people in real situations - and capture compositions of diverse forms of city architecture.  Instruction in camera technique and visual composition will be...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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Photography on the Lawn

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

Have you ever wanted to get feedback about your photographs, or wondered what deeper meaning other people might find in them? This class is a photographic discussion on a lawn in Central Park, a chance to see the work of others in the group and to contemplate the stories of our lives that are present or imagined in the pictures we encounter. What do you think a photograph is saying, what does it remind you of in your own life, what's happening in...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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Sunday Flea Market

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

Spend a  morning at an Upper West Side flea market searching for objects of interest and doing some people watching. Each participant will work on their own photo essay to portray the diverse aspects of the flea market experience - as they see it. Photo instruction in composition, people photography, camera settings and lens choices, and the art of the photo essay will be provided. Note: Class is $90 per person. If you're bringing a friend,...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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