PhotoUno is a NYC-based digital photography school founded by Patricia Burmicky, a talented photographer with a passion for teaching. They offer a variety of courses for photographers of all levels, with a focus on providing a fun and easy learning experience through small class sizes and experienced instructors.
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PhotoUno Photography School (24)
All courses are held at 222 E 46th St, New York, NY unless indicated.
PhotoUno is a NYC based digital photography school. It is a dream that was made possible through hard work and dedication. Patricia Burmicky, the head instructor at PhotoUno, began her photography career in Venezuela. However, life decided to transport her and Francisco (her husband) to New York City. It was time for a change and with the opportunity to continue her studies here; Patricia was more than happy to accept the challenge. But how did all of this lead to her teaching? Throughout her life Patricia found she had a knack for teaching. She was able to make things simple and fun for anyone to understand. It started with teaching her friend’s mother, then another, then a friend’s friend, until she realized that people really enjoy the simplicity and the enthusiasm in her way of teaching. With the support of her husband, PhotoUno Photography School came to be. Since then we are happy and proud to say that our photography school has expanded considerably. We can only hope to continue to grow with the help and support of our students.
What is our Mission?
Our mission is pretty simple … We want to provide the hobbyist photographer with the best learning experience. We want to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to become the photographer you want to be. Your next question should be … how is PhotoUno going to help ME become a digital photographer? We are going to provide the best teachers to help you become the best photographer you can be. Our photography courses are designed to be easy and simple to understand, and with a low student to instructor ratio you receive the attention you deserve. That attention, as you will see, comes from our instructors who have gone through a PhotoUno training program in order to insure the consistency in all of our classes. With our spacious and comfortable classrooms, you will find it fun and easy to understand your photography course. There will be nothing you cannot accomplish at PhotoUno!!
What does PhotoUno have to offer?
Our photography school has everything to offer you!! We offer courses for all levels of photographers; whether you are holding a camera for the first time or are ready to learn professional techniques, PhotoUno is always here to help. We also offer workshops and seminars on many different photography subjects. And of course we give private classes, tailored to our student’s specific needs. No matter what you are looking for PhotoUno can help you.
Where will I be learning?
Our school is located on 46th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue. We have beautiful ample space to get the hands on training you need with your camera. In order to insure that all of our students are getting the most out of their photography course we take no more than nine students per class. But don’t fret!! We offer more than enough sections to accommodate as many students as many students as possible.
Who will be teaching me?
Our instructors come from many different renowned photography schools. However, they have all gathered here for one sole purpose…their love for photography. Even though they have more than enough knowledge, we provide additional training to insure you have a consistent, positive, and instructive experience at our school.
PhotoUno Photography School
Midtown East, Manhattan 222 E 46th St Ste 303S Btwn 2nd & 3rd Avenues New York, New York 10017
Reviews of PhotoUno Photography School
(4.7-star rating across
341 reviews)
iPhone Photography
Reviewed by Katrinka M. on 2/12/2025
Loved the class, learned a great deal.
Introduction to Lightroom
Reviewed by stanley y. on 1/13/2025
This was a very good course. Presenter was excellent lots to learn and of course, the follow up videos and instruction were very helpful. I did not make it to the fourth class hence the four stars.
Digital Photography I: Taking Control of Your Camera
Reviewed by Amy G. on 12/9/2024
Excellent class! The teacher Patricia was amazing, the size of the group was perfect, the information and knowledge was fantastic. I would highly recommend!
Amy G.
iPhone Photography
Anonymous review on 8/2/2024
The instructor was engaging, very knowledgeable and invested in her students learning. I did learn a lot, really enjoyed the course
iPhone Photography
Reviewed by Ileanna G. on 8/2/2024
Our instructor really took her time explaining each component of her lesson plan. My favorite part was getting to be hands on with the material she gave us.
Digital Photography I: Taking Control of Your Camera
Reviewed by Sara B. on 7/31/2024
It was awesome! As a beginner, the class was super detailed and covered all the basics. I finished the course learning so much and the teacher was great! Will be signing up for another class.
Digital Photography I: Taking Control of Your Camera
Anonymous review on 7/6/2024
Loved this introduction to photography. Couldn’t have had a better teacher who was as knowledgeable and passionate!
Photography Crash Course 1
Reviewed by Kathryn M. on 6/16/2024
Pat was an excellent instructor. She answered every question thoroughly and patiently, even the ones that were random and a little off-topic. She explained everything very very clearly. She kept reassuring us that we would get it, and eventually we did. Although the crash course is a whole lot of information, and my head was spinning, I feel like I know have some essentials that I can practice on and at least start to use this fancy camera that I have…
Digital Photography II
Reviewed by John H. on 2/20/2024
Excellent class with an incredible instructor! My photography skills and knowledge have vastly improved. Thank you Photo Uno, highly recommend!
Digital Photography I: Taking Control of Your Camera
Reviewed by Allie S. on 2/11/2024
I loved this class! The instructor, Leticia, was knowledgeable, patient and enthusiastic! As a beginner, I felt like this class was the perfect pace for learning. I’ll be signing up for photo 2!
Digital Photography I: Taking Control of Your Camera
Anonymous review on 11/28/2023
It was a good course, very thorough. I feel that nothing important was left out as far as photography basics. The small class size afforded me plenty of individual attention and specific help with my particular camera. The teacher answered every question I had. Course structure with homework increasing in complexity each week and reviews to kick off each class made sense to me. I wouldn't have minded even more analysis of different photo examples and more study material on camera mechanics or techniques. Additional extended partnering with classmates where we can learn from each other would also have been helpful. The in-class exercises were definitely great though. I would recommend this course to anyone else who is interested in digital photograpy.
Digital Photography I: Taking Control of Your Camera
Reviewed by Brian C. on 7/1/2023
It was a great class. Id recommend it to friends.
Digital Photography I: Taking Control of Your Camera
Reviewed by Harjot S. on 6/30/2023
Really great format for beginners. Each class breaks down on single component with minimal hw to help reinforce those ideas. After you've learned the basics in the first three classes you graduate to full manual mode and practice/learn how to layer all the components in together to achieve your desired effect. 10/10 recommend!
Photography Summer Camp for Teens
Reviewed by Emily m. on 6/30/2023
hi my names emily and my child went to class with francesco and patricia. she loved it! travelling around the city after a morning of instruction is a wonderful format. she will take the class again!
Digital Photography I: Taking Control of Your Camera
Anonymous review on 6/1/2023
Fantastic class - exceeded my expectations! Would highly recommend the class I took (Digital Photography 1) to beginners looking to learn more about photography - great balance of technical & practice.
Photography Crash Course 1
Anonymous review on 4/17/2023
It was a good class but I felt like the instructor wasn’t the best at engaging students. At times it was clear that majority of students were confused and not able to follow his thought process
I did enjoy all the photo exercises outdoor but wish we spent more time outdoors than in a classroom looking at the presentation slides
Digital Photography I: Taking Control of Your Camera
Reviewed by Diane C. on 4/16/2023
Instructor was organized, was very knowledgeable regarding subject. She was a very good teacher.
Digital Photography I: Taking Control of Your Camera
Anonymous review on 2/12/2023
This is an introductory class on DSLR photography. I learned an enormous amount in 6 weeks. Leticia, the instructor, was very effective and motivating, and the materials she was teaching from were also strong. My only complaint is that the technology we used to do critique was a bit of a pain.
iPhone Photography
Reviewed by Omari R. on 1/11/2023
I just got my first iPhone after being team Android ever since I got my first HTC smartphone circa 2010. I'm still getting used to doing things the “Apple way” and PhotoUno's “2-hour iPhone photography class” is an excellent way to accelerate the learning curve of learning to harvest the capabilities of the iPhone camera. We had Francisco (Lyons) as the instructor of the class. We had a small class (4 students) which probably made for a better experience before we all got my individual attention. The class seats up to 9 people.
We started the class off with short introductions, then we got into the very basics of photography. Think ISO, shutter speed, aperture, the rule's of 3rd's etc. I already knew most of this, but this was a greater refresher and I felt it was taught at an adequate level for the uninitiated. We got into shooting actually objects and learning about the multiple settings and functions that the stock iPhone camera app makes available.
The class is laser focus on the default camera app, and the instructor didn't make mention of any 3rd party apps at any point. Overall, I felt that it was well worth the money. Francisco was great and was excellent at breaking down somewhat complicated subjects to a beginner level. I felt a lot more comfortable using the camera after taking this class.
Digital Photography I: Taking Control of Your Camera
Reviewed by Aaliyah C. on 11/18/2022
Ms.Patricia is helpful with teaching you how to use your camera and learning the basics of the camera. I took a beginner class and she was over all really helpful. Thank you Ms.Patricia
Students at PhotoUno Photography School express a positive overall experience with their classes. Many mention learning a lot of new information and gaining confidence in their photography skills. The classes are described as fun, informative, and interactivel. Students appreciate the practical exercises and the opportunity to apply the knowledge they learn. Overall, the classes are seen as a great option for beginners looking to enhance their photography skills.
Quotes:
1. "Really great! I feel like I know so much more about how to operate my camera, but also the fundamentals of taking photos that had eluded me for so long. I'm excited to get out and play around with the techniques I learned."
2. "I just got my first iPhone [...] and PhotoUno's '2-hour iPhone photography class' is an excellent way to accelerate the learning curve of learning to harvest the capabilities of the iPhone camera."
3. "The class was fun, informative, and very interactive."
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