Photography Classes in NYC, New York

This blended class meets online for some sessions and on NYBG grounds for others. Registered students will receive login instructions and a syllabus with specifics.Discover tips and tricks for finding and capturing pollinators in action, as well as the best ways to approach subjects in the field. Practice new techniques on Garden grounds and learn...

Join us in this hands-on intermediate level course to learn the basics of the compelling portrait. Explore the principles of posing, composition and lighting patterns that increase the visual impact of a portrait. There are many things that go behind a portrait, such as the relationship between the photographer and the subject. Learn how this relationship...

This course is a thorough training on using your flash in various modes automatic, TTL, manual and off-camera. Students will learn special techniques for setting up creative lighting. Course covers off-camera flash and setups of up to 3 units both wired and wireless. Class shooting and demonstrations will be made using PhotoManhattan’s equipment....

In 1967, the Museum of Modern Art mounted the influential exhibition New Documents, featuring the work of Diane Arbus, Lee Friedlander, and Garry Winogrand. Curator John Szarkowski described the group as “a new generation of photographers” who “directed the documentary approach toward more personal ends. Their aim has not been to reform life,...

Yes, that iPhone that you have in your pocket has a great camera! But have you ever wondered how much more you can do with it? Today's smart phones are much more than a "point and shoot camera". Why not take full advantage of it? These classes will teach you how to maximize the potential of these devices and what you can do with some of its most popular...

Welcome to the Studio! Classes will consist of full hands-on shooting using pro photo equipment provided by us, weekly assignments and plenty of experimentation. You don't need to own studio equipment, just have a camera with Manual mode. You'll learn how to use the photo equipment including soft boxes, umbrellas, snoots and flash-meters. You'll...

This is our beginner photography class, which we have designed to be: Fun: We have prepared both indoor and outdoor exercises to make sure you are constantly practicing what you learn. Effective: You won't believe how much you will learn in this 6 student class. Your satisfaction is guaranteed after attending all 6 classes. See...

This 2 hour class will review the basics of manual mode as well as practice how to capture NYC at night. Please have basic knowledge of manual mode settings. No tripods and no flash allowed. Exact location and other information about the class will be emailed to the enrolled students 1 to 2 days before class.

Join us on this fast paced Photo Safari to explore some of New York City's most iconic buildings. Photograph Times Square, the Chrysler building, Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library. We'll show you the best vantage points to photograph these landmark buildings as you hone your photography skills. On this architectural photo tour...

Have you had a digital camera for years and still get dark blurry pictures? Or perhaps you have purchased a new camera and are excited to learn the new functions? Well PhotoUno’s Introduction to your Camera is a great way to get started. Our Introduction to Photography Class will help you start to feel more comfortable with your camera. It is great...

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...

The Gumoil process is a relatively new photographic printing process developed in the 90's by Karl Koenig. The process has similarities in different ways from physical application to visual asthetics such as bromoil, gum bichromate, lith, liquid emulsion and photo etching creating a matrix of light sensitive gum arabic which is hand applied to printmaking...

Taking advantage of beautiful Central Park, this photography workshop focuses on how to take pictures of the environment (from cityscapes to landscapes). Learn the art of scouting for an image and visual editing. Meeting point:  This photo tour meets at the Central Park East (May - September) or the Bethesda Fountain (October - April) to take...

Join us on a fast paced Photo Safari to explore some of New York City's most iconic locations. Photograph Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Empire State Building, and Central Park. We'll show you how to photograph these landmark locations while sharpening your photography skills. You'll learn how to work with lines and angles to bring these...

The class is open to all levels and digital cameras (including smartphone). We will explore the beautiful Metropolitan Museum of Art. There will be opportunities to capture people, art, architecture and more! We will discuss how to think about composition, point of view and will answer any technical questions. Notes: Masks required.  You...