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Lillian Bassman Inspired Darkroom Techniques
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Lillian Bassman was one of the most important fashion photographers of the 20th century. Her imagery was transformed into poetic and glamourous works of art, achieved through innovative darkroom techniques such as bleaching, blurring, staining, etc. She was interested, she said, in “creating a new kind of vision aside from what the camera saw.” In this workshop participants will explore black & white silver gelatin darkroom printing techniques...
Digital To Wet Plate: Wet Plate Printing
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
This wet plate printing course will be an intensive introduction to the wet plate process that was the leading mode of photography in the 1850′s and 1860′s, combined with the ease and simplicity of working in a contemporary darkroom with enlargers. The process must be completed while the plate is wet; the images are exposed, developed, fixed, and washed, and images are viewable within minutes. Workshop participants will learn how to create...
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Intro to Black & White Film
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
The magic of film based photography! Re-inspire your photography by learning about the joy of hands-on film photography. This workshop will offer an in-depth introduction to the transformative process of shooting and developing 35mm & Medium Format film and printing your own images in the traditional darkroom. The understanding of camera and creative controls you will gain by working with film can be equally utilized for digital...
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Platinum Palladium Printing
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Since the 19th Century, platinum prints have offered a photographic tone unsurpassed by any other medium. In this workshop students will combine this capability with 21st Century digital imaging technology. Students will begin by following a procedure to test and calibrate digital negatives from a photo quality inkjet printer that will have the range and tonal scale needed to produce fine Pt/Pd prints. The course moves between the digital printer...
Uranotype
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
The element uranium is generally thought of today in connection with nuclear reactors or atomic bombs, but in the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century it played a significant role in photography. Most often it was used as a toner, producing red-brown tones on silver prints and blue, green and red tones on platinum prints.In 1858, J. C. Burnett and Niépce de Saint Victor patented a uranium printing process. A uranium print, which uses...
Introduction to Zines
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Unleash your creativity and tell your own story through the power of zine-making. Discover the historical and theoretical aspects of zine culture in this approachable workshop at Penumbra Foundation. Learn the basics of creating your tangible self-published works and explore the expressive possibilities of this unique art form.
$440
Field Guide V: The Flash
BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY
On-camera and off-camera flash is a very useful tool, but it's also one of the more difficult ones to understand and use correctly. To avoid blown-out, unflattering images, photographers must carefully deploy these powerful little devices, but the results can be well worth the effort. From lighting a dark scene, to filling harsh shadows, to creating multi-light strobe setups, the Flash is a versatile weapon in your lighting arsenal. This 2-day Field...
Beauty & Retouching for Motion Pictures
AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY
The ultimate hands-on practical training on how to control the visual appearance of skin, the techniques that shape and modify the look and feel, and advanced retouching techniques that can be deployed using Davinci RESOLVE, FUSION and MOCHA. The ultimate hands-on practical training on how to control the visual appearance of skin, the techniques that shape and modify the look and feel, and advanced retouching techniques that can be deployed using...
How to Choose Your Camera & Lenses
PhotoUno Photography School @ 222 E 46th St, New York, NY
Learn everything you need to know about cameras and lenses at this seminar. Discover the differences between full frame and crop frame cameras, explore various types of lenses, and understand ISO performance. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their photography skills.
$40
No Pants Day
New York City Photo Safari @ Address announced after registration., New York, NY
No Pants Day! (January 10, 2016). Join us for some fun street photography at the Annual No Pants Day. What is No Pants day? A prank called the No Pants Subway Ride has become No Pants Day, a fun excuse to for thousands of strangers to get together in the middle of the winter and go crazy (without their pants on). Learn to photograph people and musicians and dancers in a fun atmosphere. Learn how to show motion and to stop action. Get a better...
$100
Lighting Interiors as Day and Night
DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Learn to problem solve two of film production’s greatest lighting challenges: creating realistic day and night scenes. Don’t let time of day prohibit your shoot! There's no better way to learn than by doing, and after commanding your lighting setup, you'll be one step closer to mastering cinematic mood and realism. Class Objectives: Match color and light intensity while shooting in daylight Transform...
5 Dollar Fridays: The Lowdown on Lenses
BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY
Get the skinny on focal lengths, zooms vs primes, and controlling depth of field with this informative seminar on camera lenses. We'll introduce you to the wonderful and sometimes confusing world of glass, including what's up with that crop factor, how to achieve that cinematic background blur (bokeh), and which lenses provide the most bang for the buck. Important Thing to Note: Cameras are not required. Q&A Q: What is...
$5
5 Dollar Fridays: Guerilla Lighting
BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY
With cheap LED options combined with the high-ISO performance of today's digital cameras, the possibilities for rigging a cheap, creative lighting solution are vast. With just a little know-how, a few unexpected tools and a healthy dose of ingenuity, you could sidestep expensive gear purchases in favor of the "studio-everwhere" approach of DIY lighting. Come by for a quick demonstration and some great ideas on how to see the light in...
$5
Zen & the Art of Photography
New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY
In this one-day workshop we will explore how to expand the experience of awareness and integrate our spiritual practice into our art; as well as clarify our approach to choosing appropriate subject matter, helping to make images that are both more personal, powerful and less generic. We will work on cultivating simplicity and making more compelling photographs, supporting the notion that a photograph isn’t ‘taken’ but made. The power of intuition...
$155
5 Dollar Fridays: Capturing Motion
BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY
We'll talk about creatively using blur via slow-shutter, tracking, panning and zooming, as well as how to control camera shake and using multiple exposures to bring your still images to life. It's a fast-moving world out there. Despite the somewhat archaic name "still camera", your DSLR is pretty good at capturing that feeling of motion, bringing vibrancy and energy to your otherwise static shots. Cameras are not required. Q&A ...
$5
On Location Portraiture with Flash- Central Park
Colaidian Entertainment @ Bow Bridge, New York, NY
The ability to use flash in daylight for portraits gives you a whole new tool for your creative bag of tricks. It's not hard at all once you know what it is! First, we will look at why one would want to use flash for portraits in daytime. Then we will see how. We will go over on- camera and off- camera techniques and differences. I will explain what "High Speed Sync" is, and when one might want to utilize it. We will create images using ...
5 Dollar Fridays: Dealing with Low Light Situations
BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY
We'll cover your options indoors and in low light, including slow shutter, flash techniques, tripods, and controlling camera shake. One thing we get asked a lot is how to take a picture indoors or at night that isn't totally blurry, strangely-colored, or blown out by the flash. Low-light situations are some of the most challenging in photography; we can't rely on the sun to smooth over our mistakes. Important Thing to Note: Cameras are not required....
$5
Street Photography Seminar
PhotoUno Photography School @ 222 E 46th St, New York, NY
Street photography is a fascinating topic for many, with a wide variety of subject matter to photograph in New York City. A common fear, however, is the reaction of strangers as you take photographs. In our Street Photography Seminar students will learn what rights they have as photographers on the streets, we will also take a look at memorable photographs done by famous photographers, and the techniques that you will be able to use as well in...
$20
Digital Photography 101
New York City College of Technology @ 25 Chapel St, Brooklyn, NY
Switching from film to a digital camera can be daunting. This class will bridge the gap so that you can photograph, correct and print images with confidence and creativity. Topics include storage devices, importing and exporting camera files, color corrections using levels, curves, dodge and burn. Learn to correct exposure, adjust color and color casts, crop images and get rid of red eye. In class discussions will focus on effective composition ...
Location Photography Workshop: Chinatown
Int'l Session of Digital Photography @ Chinatown, New York, NY
In this workshop we explore the fascinating area and the unique ethnic community of Manhattan: Chinatown. Participants learn the tips and hints for successful "street & portrait photography." At the same time acquiring the knowledge of the camera basic, the various functions and camera settings to gain greater control. By the end of the two hour class Participants are proficient in Manual Mode settings taking more successful photographs. Each...
$66
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