New York City Photo Safari Classes, New York

This safari takes place mostly at Times Square; you will better understand issues related to taking pictures in low light conditions (ie. night photography). You will learn how flash and long exposure works and how to use a combination of both long exposure and flash to create an image. You will also learn how to take great pictures without using a...

Join us for a 90 minute Photo Safari on the Brooklyn Bridge to ensure that you have the best pictures of this historic landmark. This photo tour will have you walking on the Brooklyn Bridge and taking pictures immediately. You will photograph not only the bridge, but also the skyline from the bridge. Learn how to add drama to your images with strong...

This safari takes place at the Brooklyn Bridge; you will better understand issues related to taking pictures in low light conditions (ie. night photography). You will learn long exposure works and how white balance affects your image. You will learn how to take great pictures WITHOUT using a flash. Although a DSLR is preferred, you may use any digital...

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...

There's nothing like the color and the vibrance that is Chinatown. Get lost in the world of Asia without needing a passport or packing your bags.  On this street photography workshop you'll have the opportunity to photograph the colorful shop displays to gritty graffiti and tenement buildings reminiscent of the NYC immigrant experience. Get a...

This unique safari takes place inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Although there will be artwork to photograph, this safari is about the use of light. The amazing Metropolitan Museum of Art features many would-be outdoor spaces that are now encapsulated inside the building (the American Courtyard, the European Sculpture Court, etc.).  These...

Discover the beauty of Lower Manhattan's landmarks while honing your architectural photography skills. You'll learn how to use strong composition to bring the viewer into your photograph and give them a sense of space; learn how to anticipate lighting conditions and scene management as it relates to architecture.  These workshops are appropriate...

Turn hum-drum travel photos into something to be proud of. Whether you're heading into or out of New York City, join us on this photo tour and learn to take better pictures before you start your trip. Whether it's buildings, statues, parks or your friends, this all around Photo Safari will show you how to find the best angles and lighting conditions...

Do you love great fashion? Have your own fashion blog? Do you love photographing your friends and yourself in great clothes?  Then this fashion photo Safari is for you. Join fashion photographer Frank Rocco for a two hour NYC fashion photography workshop with your iPhone, or any camera for that matter. He'll show you how to take great fashion...

So you're more than just a beginner; you know the basics but you're not sure why you sometimes get poor results. This safari is for those who comprehend the "scene" settings and other elementary controls of their cameras but would like a better understanding of white balance, File Formats (RAW, JPG etc.), color space, depth of field, flash, etc.. By...

Join us for the Annual Cherry blossom festival at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden (BBG). When the cherry blossoms bloom, we know the gray of winter is over. There is no better place in NYC to enjoy this amazing display of flowers than at the BBG. Learn the how to capture this stunning display of colors, and get beyond humdrum photos of just trees. Learn...