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Portable Flash Photography
PhotoUno Photography School See all classes by this school @ 343 Lexington Ave , New York, NY
Master the art of enhancing your photographs with the perfect flash technique. Explore both on-camera and off-camera methods, mastering light metering and tackling mixed lighting scenarios. Elevate your photography skills to a professional level with our comprehensive course.
Oct 28th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Meets 5 Times
Portrait Photography using Natural Light
Art of Intuitive Photography See all classes by this school @ The Mall, Central Park, New York, NY
Discover how to capture authentic portraits using the beauty of natural light. Guided by an expert instructor, you’ll explore how to balance light and shadow to reveal emotion, depth, and story. Photograph a live model in a stunning outdoor setting and learn to see your subject with new creative clarity.
Lighting for Film
Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Explore the art of lighting for film photography in this hands-on workshop. Gain experience with ambient and strobe lighting techniques while working with large and medium-format cameras. Capture striking portraits, analyze your work in a collaborative setting, and refine your technical and creative approach. Develop a deeper understanding of light, composition, and the relationships that shape compelling imagery.
Nov 7th
10am–6pm ET
Meets 2 Times
Before You Go: Travel Photography, Unpacked
Princeton Photo Workshop See all classes by this school @ Chinatown, New York, NY
Learn to tell compelling visual stories through travel photography, from planning your shots to mastering camera settings, light, and composition. Practice capturing the architecture, street life, local cuisine, and cultural details of a vibrant historic neighborhood. Build confidence in documenting the character of a place and creating images that bring your adventures to life.
Apr 3rd
9–10:30am ET
Meets 2 Times
Vintage-Style Portrait Photography with Live Model
Princeton Photo Workshop See all classes by this school
Step into the glamour of classic Hollywood portraiture in a professional studio with a live model. Learn to shape mood and mystery through precise, dramatic lighting, expressive posing, and intimate close-ups. Refine the finished image using Lightroom Classic and Photoshop to achieve timeless black-and-white or color looks with elegant contrast and retouching.
Jan 30th
10am–1pm ET
Meets 2 Times
Jan 30th
10am–1pm ET
Chemigrams: Composition and Concept
Penumbra Foundation See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom
Investigate the expressive range of cameraless photography through the dynamic art of chemigrams. Discover how to work with light, chemistry, and resists to produce abstract, one-of-a-kind prints. Through guided demonstrations and group critique, build both technical skill and conceptual depth in your creative practice.
Oct 28th
6–8pm ET
Meets 6 Times
Newborn Photography Bootcamp (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Build the skills to photograph newborns safely, confidently, and beautifully. Learn effective posing, soft lighting, and studio setup methods, along with creative approaches for siblings, parents, and composites. Pull in practical business insight, from pricing through marketing, so you can turn newborn photography into a polished, profitable offering.
Studio Lighting 101 (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Demystify studio lighting through clear, beginner-friendly guidance that turns complex setups into simple, repeatable methods. Learn how to control strobes, build effective one-light to three-light setups, and produce polished portraits with confidence. Grow the skills to troubleshoot common challenges and step comfortably into a studio environment.
Start Late, Finish Rich (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Take charge of your financial future through actionable strategies to save, invest, and clear debt. Learn how to automate wealth-building, put together effective retirement plans, and put habits to work that speed up financial growth. Discover practical steps that secure financial freedom, even if you're starting later in life.
Lighting 301 (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Lift your on-location portraits through dramatic, multi-point lighting methods that reshape any scene. Learn how to shape light using portable flash setups, modifiers, and creative effects so you can add depth, motion, and impact. Sharpen your results through post-processing tools that help bring your artistic vision to life.
Boudoir Photography Bootcamp (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Pull back the curtain on how intimate portraiture can empower clients while growing a sustainable photography business. Learn how to put together a flattering shooting space, pose and light diverse bodies with confidence, and deliver images that make clients feel strong and beautiful. Pull in practical strategies for pricing, workflow, and client experience so you can grow a profitable, purpose-driven practice.
Lighting 201 (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Push your lighting skills further by locking in off-camera flash methods that improve portraits in even the most challenging conditions. Learn how to shape, place, and modify light with minimal gear, and sharpen your workflow through strategic setups and post-production compositing. Build the confidence to put together polished, professional results with greater control and creative intent.
Lighting 401 (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Learn how to put flash to work and re-create the look and feel of natural light in any environment. The hands-on workshop shows you how to simulate golden hour, window light, sun flares, and atmospheric effects with precision and control. A great pick for photographers ready to confidently adjust to any lighting challenge, on location or in post-production.
Lighting 101 (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Simplify flash photography and take control of your lighting through practical, hands-on methods. Learn how to modify light, balance ambient and flash, and put together dynamic lighting patterns using just your on-camera flash. Build the foundation to confidently shoot with professional-quality light in any situation.
Understanding Light (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Lay down a strong foundation in lighting so you can put together consistently powerful images. Get comfortable reading, shaping, and controlling natural and artificial light through practical tools and methods. Grow the confidence to light effectively in studio and on-location settings for more intentional, creative results.
Location Lighting 101 (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Learn outdoor lighting and capture striking images in any environment. Learn how to work with flashes, reflectors, and speedlights while moving through glare, shadows, and shifting sunlight. Get an understanding of practical methods so you can confidently reach professional-quality results on every location shoot.
Seeing and Shaping Light (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Learn the craft of seeing and shaping light to put together compelling portraits. Learn how to analyze and re-create lighting from any image, working with studio strobes, modifiers, and natural light. Build the skills to design versatile, creative lighting setups with confidence.
Professional Portraits: Moving Beyond Headshots (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Move past the standard headshot and serve up portraits that tell a fuller story. Get comfortable building compelling editorial and environmental portraits for individuals and corporate groups, while sharpening your approach to large-scale posing. Broaden your offerings, strengthen client value, and open up new revenue lanes through in-demand portrait solutions.
Conquering Crappy Light (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Learn the craft of capturing striking photos in any lighting scenario. Learn practical methods for handling direct sunlight, low light, mixed sources, and beyond, using minimal equipment. Build confidence in both shooting and post-processing so you can consistently put together beautiful, professional imagery.
The Art of Seeing (Self-Paced)
CreativeLive See all classes by this school - Self-paced Video Training
Get insight from a master photographer whose work crosses some of the world's most extraordinary landscapes. Build a handle on composition, light, storytelling, and the realities of shooting in the wild through expert coaching plus field-based learning. Sharpen your vision through guided critiques and inspiration drawn from decades behind the lens in nature photography.
Reviews for Lighting Classes in NYC
Lighting Classes in NYC are rated 4.4 stars based on 46 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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1 Day Workout: Color Calisthenics
Interesting class. Lots of engagement, and great feedback from the assignments on the day. -
Studio & Lighting
Maria was very articulate learned new applications of strobes.she went through all of my concerns hands on always using equipment ie -
Lighting Walk Photography
Class was great. The material presented was easy to digest and very useful. The time just flew, I did not realize that we did not take a coffee break until I got home and I did not see anybody go to the bathroom during class. Two signs that everyone was paying attention. Travel plans will not have me back until the spring but I hope to attend when it gets warmer. Thanks again -
Portable Flash Photography
I Took portable flash class with Partrica she is an amazing teacher. and I learned so muchfrom he in just 5 weeks. I would highly recommend taking this class. Photouno is the best place to take classes. I have taken several photography classes there and will be attending many more in the future! -
Lighting Fundamentals
This workshop is all that you need to learn about the lighting basics! -
Photography Lighting Techniques: An Overview
really great hands on and intensive class -
Studio & Lighting
Great class with a ton of hands on time in the studio. I learned so much and the instructor, Jason, was very helpful. 5 stars! -
Lighting Fundamentals
Wonderful class and wonderful teacher. Valuable in-depth look at lighting from all perspectives (safety, creative, scientific, practical). -
Lighting Fundamentals
Instructor is knowledgeable and opportunities to utilize equipment were incorporated into curriculum on both days.