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Discover a wide range of photography classes in NYC that will help you master the art of capturing stunning images. From beginner workshops to advanced courses, learn essential techniques, unleash your creativity, and take your photography skills to the next level.

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The Effect of Photography Upon Painting

Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY

“With the invention of photography, a new bewildering view of the natural world unfolded. It changed the way we viewed everything.  We will uncover a hidden history of photography and its often dismissed impact on art.”

(29) All levels 18 and older
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Essential Lighting and Studio (6 weeks)

BKC @ 736 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This methodical approach to learning studio photography begins with analyzing lighting in well-known photographs and breaking down the setups, tools and techniques required to accomplish these images.    Each week we'll tackle one essential factor of lighting, from single-light setups to complex multiple-light setups, using modifiers, backgrounds, and various light sources to deliver precise and amazing results. Through a combination...

(325) Intermediate 13 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Analog Darkroom Basics: Black & White Printing

BKC @ Gowanus Darkroom 119 8th St , Brooklyn, NY

In three hours, we’ll show you how to take a 35mm black-and-white film negative and print it using an enlarger and traditional chemistry.  You’ll learn how to make test strips, contact prints, enlargement prints and how to properly develop, fix, wash and dry your print.  This is a very basic introduction to the darkroom, covering only the printing phase. For a more detailed workshop covering the full process from capture to print, try...

(325) Beginner 13 and older
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Crash Course: Night Vision

BKC @ 736 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this workshop, you’ll make fast friends with your tripod and the B (bulb) setting on your camera, pushing your idea of “available light” to its limits. After learning basic tips on the right settings to use when shooting in low light, you'll get out and shoot under the stars, exploring the beautifully strange territory of New York at night. When darkness falls, you don’t have to put your camera away and go home. In fact, some of our favorite...

(325) Intermediate 13 and older
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Photography Workshop: Capture Autumn

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

This fall-themed photography class teaches the principles of outdoor, natural light photography using the rich hues of autumn. Meeting at the Audubon Center at the Boathouse in Prospect Park, this 3-hr workshop covers elements of composition, using creative color palettes, and some basic technical demonstrations for getting great images. This is for beginner and intermediate photographers who are looking for an outdoor challenge. Important Things...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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Field Guide III: On-Location

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

This is not a how-to, step-by-step kind of workshop. It's designed to provide stimulus and fresh challenges to the emerging shooter, as well as critical feedback and group discussion on concept and execution while on location. Who should take this class:  Those who have an interest in documentary photography, photojournalism, travel photography, street style blogs or environmental portraits What you will learn:  Whether the location...

(325) Intermediate 13 and older
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Sacred Heart

Digital Photo Academy @ 89 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ

Each Composition in the Field class begins with a talk with one of our experienced instructors, and then you and your fellow students take a stroll through one of a variety of photogenic locales (in any of the 20+ cities the DPA encapsulates).  There is street photography, magnificent interiors, farmers markets, zoos, landscapes, and more, photos of which are included within. These photos are a mix of student and instructor images in many different...

(146) All levels 16 and older
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5 Dollar Fridays: Composition

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

In this 90 minute seminar, you’ll learn through a comprehensive slideshow what it is that made the great photographers so great, and how to apply those same methods to your own photographs. Learn the basics of two-dimensional design and composition using techniques like the frame-within-a-frame and the rule of thirds, as well as creative ideas for using color and lines to shape your vision. Important Things to Note: Cameras are encouraged but...

(325) Beginner 13 and older
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In-Depth: Sony Venice

AbelCine Training @ 88 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

This in-depth, hands-on workshop teaches you the skills needed to operate the Sony VENICE camera. Designed for working professionals, as well as those who are looking to enter the field, this course gives detailed instruction on camera set up, operation and workflows. By the end of the course, you will have gained a comprehensive knowledge of the Sony VENICE and the confidence to operate the camera in a variety of production scenarios. In this very...

(48) Intermediate 18 and older
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$525

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Color Science Masterclass

AbelCine Training @ 88 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

This long-awaited masterclass on Color Science has finally arrived! We have created a comprehensive, practical training on the subject of Digital Imaging for modern motion picture productions, from the camera to the end-user display device. In this course, you will learn how to get the most out of modern digital camera sensors and how to take full control of your image. We will teach you the difference between the Scene Referred and Display Referred...

(48) Intermediate 18 and older
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$1,200

2 sessions

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Sony VENICE Bootcamp

AbelCine Training @ 88 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

Our exclusive Sony VENICE Bootcamp is a practical, hands-on workshop focused on real-world applications of the camera. It is designed for working professionals, as well as those who are looking to enter the field. By the end of the workshop, you will have gained the knowledge, confidence, and experience needed to shoot with the Sony VENICE on a wide range of projects. Topics include menus, specialty uses, accessories, exposure dynamics, Dual ISO...

(48) Intermediate 18 and older
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$1,000

2 sessions

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Photography: Japanese Hill and Pond Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This fall, in celebration of its centenary, a selection of Isamu Noguchi sculptures will also be installed at the Garden. Weekly photographic assignments will guide you in capturing the intensity and beauty of this exceptional garden and installation.  Visualizing a garden can be a form of autobiography: Let's see what stories we can tell. While advanced beginners are welcome, this class will focus more on composition than on technique.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$227

6 sessions

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Composition in Photography - Blended

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

The Garden is a wonderful place to explore a wide variety of plant species, open spaces, even architecture. Sometimes, more is not better. In this class we will narrow our focus. Looking at and photographing one or two subjects in depth will allow us to explore the infinite ways of seeing through the camera. We will meet at BBG and online—one week photographing, the next week reviewing and critiquing the work and exploring more, if there’s time....

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$217

4 sessions

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Cinematography: Tools and Techniques

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

This seminar will cover the fundamentals of cinematography through a discussion and hands on demonstration of some of the vast range cameras and lenses available today.   Previous experience is not required, as this seminar is intended to provide a solid foundation of understanding.

(252) All levels 18 and older
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Photography: Garden Spring Blooms

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Begins before the Garden is open to the public, this class will be able to focus on the literal translation of hanami, “flower viewing,” without distraction. A variety of photographic techniques will be explored during the first week, with a discussion and review of each student’s images during the second class.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$58

2 sessions

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Advanced Photo I: Constructing Narrative

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to develop a concept, build a scene and find the right actors, camera gear and locations. Get comfortable directing your actors, using props, styling and set. Shoot in studio with live subjects and on location and master your lighting to realize your vision. Photography has the power to do more than just document an action or moment in time. It can be used to construct reality and unfold a powerful story. In this 5-week course we will...

(325) Advanced 13 and older
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$199

5 sessions

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Crash Course: Analog Color Darkroom

BKC @ 110 Troutman Street, Brooklyn, NY

The Analog Color Darkroom workshop is for anyone interested in learning about the color photography printing process in the traditional color darkroom. If you're a digital shooter looking to discover the unparalleled dynamic range, smooth tonality and dreamy rich colors of analog negative film and paper, this is the perfect introductory class for you.  What you will learn:  The class will cover basic enlarger operation, contact printing...

(325) Beginner 16 and older
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1 Day Workout: Engaging Light

BKC @ 736 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This 1-day workshop connects technical and creative concerns when photographing in the unpredictable nature of the city landscape.  A strong follow-up to Camera Warm-Up, Engaging Light! challenges students to observe, perceive and manipulate light and shadow to help make unique photographs that inspire the imagination.  By utilizing a 5-hour class structure, we'll be able to watch and photograph sunlight change throughout...

(325) Intermediate 13 and older
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$140
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Cyanotype Workshop

Trestle Workshops @ 62 18th St, Brooklyn, NY

No prior experience is needed, and beginners are welcome! This workshop is a hands-on introduction to the possibilities of the Cyanotype process, a photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print. By the end of class, students will have learned: the chemistry behind the cyanotype process how to prepare the paper how to expose the paper to sunlight or an artificial UV light source how to develop their prints Students can bring...

(326) Beginner 14 and older
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Field Guide: One World Observatory / Ground Zero

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

Okay we're gonna just say it:  this place really has the greatest view of New York City we've ever seen.  With 360 degree sight lines and from such a great height, this observation deck at One World truly stands apart if you love aerial and architectural photography, no drone or helicopter needed.  One thing you will want, however, is a black sock.  We'll tell you why when you get there. By special allowance, tripods will be...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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