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Digital Photography I: Taking Control of Your Camera

PhotoUno Photography School See all classes by this school @ 343 Lexington Ave , New York, NY

Build the confidence to take stunning photos in this beginner photography class. Learn your camera inside and out, from aperture to white balance, while gaining hands-on practice through fun indoor and outdoor exercises. With flexible scheduling and a satisfaction guarantee, you'll be on your way to mastering digital photography.

(358) Beginner 18 and older
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Digital Photography I: An Introduction for Beginners

Art of Intuitive Photography See all classes by this school @ 590 Madison Ave, New York, NY

Get more out of your camera with this beginner-friendly digital photography class. You'll learn the core levers of exposure, including ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, building the ability to capture compelling images in manual mode. Hands-on practice helps you leave confident to keep shooting well beyond auto.

(623) Beginner 16 and older
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Digital Photography II: Master Manual Mode at Night

Art of Intuitive Photography See all classes by this school @ 20 Lincoln Center New York, New York, NY

Strengthen your nighttime photography with expert guidance on shooting confidently in manual mode and capturing striking images after dark. You'll lift your photography practice and develop creative ways to work in low light. Join us to explore the art of capturing nighttime magic through your lens.

(623) Intermediate 16 and older
$125
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Digital Photography II

PhotoUno Photography School See all classes by this school @ 343 Lexington Ave , New York, NY

Push your photography skills further as you explore advanced techniques and principles in this engaging course at PhotoUno Photography School. Sharpen your grasp of your camera, learn custom white balance and lighting patterns, and find out how to build meaningful, visually compelling photographs. Join us and tap into your creative side in digital photography.

(358) Intermediate 18 and older
$430

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Master Your Digital Camera Controls (New York)

Digital Photo Academy See all classes by this school @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY

Ready to get more from your camera? The Digital Photo Academy's workshop in New York teaches you to take command of your camera's built-in controls. Discover how simple setting adjustments can produce creative, striking results.

(166) All levels 10 and older
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The Book: As an Object & As an Idea

Explore the book as both an artistic medium and a conceptual idea. This course examines how books function across disciplines, from narrative and theory to design and aesthetics. Gain hands-on experience with layout, typography, and InDesign while developing your own creative project. Drawing from a diverse collection of works, discover how material, labor, and cultural influences shape artistic innovation.

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  • 18 and older
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  • 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
  • 18 hours over 6 sessions

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This course explores the forms and functions of books across various disciplines in modern and contemporary art, emphasizing the connection between an artist’s book and the creative process. Books—whether as narrative constructions, theoretical explorations, or aesthetic objects—have expanded the boundaries of artistic expression across diverse media, often driving innovation within traditional artistic practices.

Through lectures, discussions, and projects drawing from student archives, this course provides historical context, a working knowledge of InDesign, and an understanding of layout and typography principles. Students will conceptualize, design, and edit their own books while defining and differentiating various book concepts, including Artist Books, Bookworks, Photobooks, Zines, Book Dummies, and more.

The course offers a comprehensive overview of the book’s evolution as both a conceptual idea and a tangible object. Penumbra's global collection of over 300 Risograph publications serves as a primary source of study and inspiration, showcasing creative diversity and the medium’s relationship between labor and materials across cultural contexts. Students will also analyze how production resources, as well as socioeconomic and political factors, influence the artistic process, resulting in innovative art objects.

Tuition includes a $10 materials fee.

Refund Policy

  • In the event a student must cancel their registration for a workshop, they may do so any time before and up to 15 business days prior to the workshop start date, and will receive an 85% refund.
  • In the event a student must cancel attendance from a workshop within 15 business days prior to the start of the workshop this will be considered a withdrawal and the student will receive a 50% refund.
  • A withdrawal made within 4 business days of a class will NOT be entitled to any refund.

Please provide us with as much advance notice as possible for consideration. Beyond this, we cannot be held responsible for any cancellations outside of our control.

Unless otherwise stated, classes need a minimum of three students to run. In the off chance that a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be refunded 100% of your tuition. Tuition costs for cancelled workshops can also be transferred to other classes or workshops.

We are not responsible for any non-refundable travel costs (such as airfare, train tickets or accommodation costs). If you are traveling long distances or from out of state, we advise you to consider purchasing travel insurance as workshops may be cancelled or postponed due to low registration or other unforeseen circumstances.

Due to the intensive nature of our workshops, we cannot offer makeup sessions outside of workshop time or in future workshops. Instructors are not required to bring students up to date during scheduled workshop time for missed days or lateness.

Refunds will not be given for absences or no shows. *This includes any illness or absence related to Covid 19.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Penumbra Foundation

The Penumbra Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing workshops, education, lectures, and events to the worldwide photographic community. They aim to be a comprehensive resource for photographers of all levels and to promote the impact of photography on culture, history, and the arts.

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