PhotoManhattan

Art

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Union Square, New York, New York

(179 Reviews)

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Updates

All classes as of now are available online. Please view details below.

Virtual Classroom is now open!: These are completely interactive classes joined remotely. They are almost the same as in person classes, with questions and answers, homework assignments and interaction. You'll also find Single day classes, Free seminars, And remote One on One sessions. View more.

Virtual Photo Exhibits and meet-ups: We've put together Photo Discussion meet-ups, as a way to provide an artistic outlet during the social distancing period. These are group photo discussion to share your work, or photography feedback with the group.

Remote Photo Jobs - Open call: We are aware that a result of this has been cancelled jobs. We feel that we can all contribute to lessen this burden when we work together. To this end, we are putting an open call to all photographers that would like to join us to create online photography content. View more/ apply. Please share with anyone interested.

We'll continue to add more classes and events throughout this week, some free and others at below price in an effort to provide an artistic outlet during these times.

Customer support

While we work around the clock for updates and innovations, our phone customer service support will be more limited than usual. However, our email support will be available for longer hours, typically until 10:30pm. We appreciate your patience while we transition.

To any in person visitors

Please note that rooms are fully sanitized prior to classes. We ask that you wipe your hands we sanitizer posted at the door, and use the bleach wipes provided to sanitize any objects that you come in touch with.

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About PhotoManhattan

Established in 2003 in NYC, with thousands of happy students and a solid presence in NYC, PhotoManhattan Photography School provides excellent photography instruction to all levels, from hobbyist to semi professionals all year round. Our facility offers fully equipped photo studio rentals and plenty of photographic equipment made available to students during classes. PhotoManhattan's instructors are working professionals, yet they are also trained instructors with years of practice leading a class room and great expertise in making difficult photography concepts seem easy and fun.

For beginners, instruction focus on providing students with a solid ground on the fundamentals of photography while accommodating to students' various interests, whether it's shooting with a DSLR, a point and shoot, in manual or in automatic mode, we've master our beginner programs to suit all. To those more advanced, we have challenging photography courses such as Studio Lighting and Portraiture that will make even experienced amateurs stop and think about exactly what they are trying to do when they hit the shutter..

In addition, we host group events, exhibitions and lead group workshops in Union Square and in different neighborhoods of New York City. A wide range of people have taken classes here, and participated in group events, from professionals, to those seeking to become professionals, to those who are looking for a means of moving beyond the 8-6 routine that otherwise traps so many of us. We invite anyone interested in either taking classes, renting space, or becoming involved in PhotoManhattan's group activities, to contact us by phone, by email, or by passing by the studio. Now go out there and shoot.

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FAQs

What are some of your most popular classes that you offer on CourseHorse?
Some of our most popular classes offered on Coursehorse are our Digital Photo I, Photoshop courses and Studio & Lighting course.

How long have you been in business? Can you tell us a bit about your history?
PhotoManhattan has been in business since 2003, with thousands of happy students and a solid presence in NYC. We offer an affordable means of entry and advance into the world of art and in person and online photography classes.

What is your average class size?
Our average class size is nine students.

What is your typical student like? What are their goals?
Our students are typically young adults, either looking to advance their career in photography or looking to learn a new skill for personal enjoyment.

Can you recommend activities to do in the neighborhood before or after class?
We are situated in what's known as the photo district in Chelsea, so we recommend visiting all the amazing photo galleries around the area. We are also located two blocks from the world-famous Union Square. Union Square Park can be the perfect location to talk a walk and get some air or great shots before or after class.

Do you offer certificates of completion?
Yes, we offer them for courses - (not for single day classes).

Notes:
Each course comes with 1 Free make up class - schedule your makeup class hassle-free anytime. And free 24-hour cancellation (from the time of payment)

Reviews of PhotoManhattan

(179 Reviews)

12/22/2019
Margarita Z.

Attended: Seminar: iPhoneography | In person or online

Very informative, motivational , learned a lot .,good presentational skills Definitely will recommend to friends and family Margarita Zeyger

12/22/2019
Cindy C.

Attended: Seminar: iPhoneography | In person or online

Very informative and useful information. Nice teacher (should have introduced himself..... didn’t tell us his name! Would like to have my colleague take some private classes if you offer them on Photography for Instagram on the I phone. Thanks! Cindy Chaplin

8/14/2019
JOHN R.

Attended: Seminar: Digital Camera

I thought the instructor, Gabe, was very knowledgeble about various cameras, but most importantly, was able to explain settings and features on my camera to achieve creative capabilities that I was having trouble with. Unfortunately I probably will miss the second (8/19, 6-9p) of three classes but am hoping to make it up in one of the other sessions(8/27, 2-5p ?).

8/13/2019
Anonymous

Attended: Seminar: Digital Camera

Gabe was great and very patient with all the questions thrown at him.

7/24/2019
Neri B.

Attended: Travel Photography - Street & Landscape

Great class Learned a lot

6/22/2019
Anonymous

Attended: Food Styling Photography - Mobile

I wish the class would have dived deeper into specific camera settings on your phone but overall the content was great.

2/10/2019
samantha r.

Attended: Adobe Lightroom I - In Person or Online

Skye was unbelievable. I learned so much from this course, the obvious lightoom Info but also so much more. He took the time to really teach me useful information. I feel like I have more confidence now after taking this class. I’ll be signing up for another class in the future for sure.

2/1/2019
JOHN R.

Attended: Seminar: Digital Camera

I found the instructor (Charlie) extremely knowledgeable, very helpful and entertaining.

1/19/2019
Elizabeth C.

Attended: Seminar: Instagram & Social Media | In person or online

I got a ton out of the class. The teacher was friendly and gave a lot of great info. I am not too familiar with Instagram so I got a lot of new info. I got the feeling that the teacher adapts to the level of each class. I really enjoyed it.

11/8/2018
Anonymous

Attended: Seminar: Digital Camera

This is a 3 hour class, although advertised as 2 hours...had to leave after the second hour. Practicing came a bit late in the seminar, but I couldn't stay for the whole 3 hours so not sure if the rest of the time was spend practicing with our own cameras.

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PhotoManhattan
Union Square, Manhattan
51 W 14th St Ste 3R
Btwn 5th & 6th Avenues
New York, New York 10011

Directions:
14th Street stop for all trains.