About us
We are a the folks from PhotoManhattan School offering free and affordable photography classes in NYC, workshops and photo exhibitions on a monthly basis. For a full list of photo classes and events please visit [Photomanhattan.com](https://www.photomanhattan.com). All our events are booked with photographers and photo students from our school and remaining spaces are regularly opened for free for the members of this group. Other events and classes may have a nominal fee. You won't be alone. Just walk in head to the front desk, mention that you come from meetup.com, we'll be expecting you. For other photo courses and online webinars please view a wide range of photo classes from street photography, through Studio & Lighting, to TTL flash.
At exhibits, you'll find tons of people, up to 45 at times, music, complementary snacks and beverages, friendly people, and great photographs! You may socialize as much as you like, or simply watch the students' photo series on your own. Exhibitions are open to everyone.
Free classes can be anywhere from 5 to 20 students. They are structured classes, not just talks. We offer remaining spaces for free at meetup.com as often as possible. Some have hands on or outdoor shooting, depending on their description.
Meetings are held at 51 W14TH ST, #2R, in Manhattan, between 5th and 6th avenues. Train stop: 14TH Street. Tel, 212 929-3302. You can view more details at our website: www.photomanhattan.com
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- $375.00
Street, Travel & Cityscape Photo: Jun 20- 27, Sat. 10:30 AM-2:00 PM. In-person
Union Square, New York, NY, USStreet, Travel & Cityscape Photography Workshop (2 sessions): Jun 20-Jun 27, Saturdays 10:30 AM-2:00 PM. In-person: Outdoors.
$ 375.-
https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/co-tp1.i-03.1.htm* Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendees as most Registrations come from our site: https://www.photomanhattan.com
🏙️ STREET, TRAVEL & CITYSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY: Urban workshop is an essential mix of Landscape, Cityscape, and Street Photography, making it ideal for the frequent traveler, the photojournalist, and the photographer who loves shooting anywhere, everywhere.
This intensive course is mostly conducted outdoors and focuses on honing compositional and technical skills specific to dynamic, real-world environments. You'll be fully prepared for your next outdoor adventure, from capturing expressive street portraits to stunning natural landscapes.## What You Will Master:
- Location Composition: Learn savvy techniques that will turn your landscape and cityscape images into outstanding ones, focusing on perspective, lighting, and specialized composition rules for outdoor scenes.
- Street & Candid Techniques: Capture scenes and moments with confidence, including environmental portraiture and the ethics of shooting in public spaces.
- Real-Time Practice: Experienced instructors guide you through various outdoor shooting scenarios (High Line, Union Square, Central Park, etc.) with immediate review of the work photographed during class.
- Light Manipulation: The ins and outs of manipulating natural and urban light for impactful location photos.
| Requirements & Availability |
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| Requirements: Any camera (DSLRs to Phone cameras). Note: This course will not review the fundamentals of camera functions and exposure; students are expected to know how to manage their cameras (auto or manual mode recommended). |
| Assumed Knowledge: Digital Photography I or equivalent level is recommended. |
| Note: Classes take place mainly outdoors. Please be prepared for weather conditions. |
| Available Versions: Full course (various duration options) or Single day seminar (brief intro). |Note This course will not review the fundamentals of camera functions and exposure; students are expected to know how to manage their cameras (in automatic or manual mode).
View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm
1 attendee - $195.00
Professional Studio Lighting : Jun 25, Thursday 6:15 PM-8:00 PM. In-person
PhotoManhattan, 51 W 14th St #3R, New York, NY, USLearn lighting like a pro with our next workshop Professional Studio Lighting - Creative product photo: Flash, Ambient & Motion Effects (1 session): Jun 25, Thursday 6:15 PM-8:00 PM. In-person
$ 195.-
Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendees as most Registrations come from our site: https://www.photomanhattan.com
Courses are limited to 8-15 people depending on the course.
This workshop is in Person.
The class will be in Chelsea or Midtown, The exact photo studio location will be selected based on the class size and emailed to you the day prior to class. For any questions, please call us at 646 820-3302# PROFESSIONAL STUDIO LIGHTING CLASS: Mastery with Strobes & Modifiers.
Welcome to the professional studio environment! This intensive course consists of full hands-on shooting using professional photography equipment provided by us. It's an excellent opportunity to gain solid studio experience without the extra cost of photo studio rentals and equipment purchase.## What You Will Master:
- Equipment Mastery: Learn how to use and adjust all provided professional photo equipment, including soft boxes, umbrellas, snoots, and flash-meters.
- Classic Lighting Effects: Achieve exceptional lighting effects and exact results, ranging from classic setups like Key Light & Fill Light to specialized techniques like creating a perfect white-on-white look.
- Advanced Techniques: Learn to work with mixed lighting (ambient and flash) and creative techniques like achieving motion blur with flash.
- Real-World Application: The top-notch lighting effects and skills learned in this workshop are fully applicable outside of the controlled photo studio environment.
## Course Structure:
Classes will be fully hands-on experimentation. We highly recommend taking this course to fully understand lighting dynamics both in and outside of the studio. Content is split in 3 separate sessions to suit your schedule:
- The basics, Photo studio, Strobes & Accessories (this class): Learn how to use and setup Strobes and accessories and create basic lighting setups. Includes: soft-boxes, barn doors, snoots, umbrellas, reflectors, flash-meters. For complete beginners. View upcoming dates.
- Lighting fundamentals, Classic light setups (separate class): Learn standard lighting techniques, from 3-way lighting to backgrounds, tonality control, and portrait lighting. Prior classes are not required but recommended. View more upcoming dates.
- Creative product photography (separate class): Bring your product or model and experiment with advanced lighting techniques, such as mixed lighting, ambient and flash, freeze, and motion effects for product photography. Prior classes are not required but recommended. View upcoming dates.
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| Requirements: Digital SLR or Point & Shoot camera with Manual options (Aperture & Shutter speed control) AND a Flash mount. Studio equipment is not required as it will be provided. |
| Level of Knowledge Assumed: Basic camera operation in Manual mode. |View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm
1 attendee - $165.00
E-commerce Photo Power: Jun 26, Friday 5:00 PM-8:00 PM. Online.
·OnlineOnlineE-commerce Photo Power: Product Lighting & Styling (1 session): Jun 26, Friday 5:00 PM-8:00 PM. Online.
https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/co-pef.o-01.1.htmMeetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendees as most Registrations come from our site: https://www.photomanhattan.com. Courses are limited to 8-15 people depending on the course.
This workshop is Online.
Virtual classes are fully interactive with time for questions & answers and assignments review. We'll email all registrants an attendee link the day of class. If you are looking for in-person classes please go to the search page hereThis workshop is designed for individuals or small businesses looking to improve the quality and look of their images of small to medium size products, including hand-made crafts, apparel, jewelry, and more. We've merged the technical photography know-how from the pros and adapted the concepts to be used even through the simplicity of phones and limited lighting access.
## What You Will Master:
- Home-Made Studio: We'll show you how to set up a small, dedicated studio that you can automate for future products, maximizing image quality and shooting efficiency using equipment you already possess.
- Quality Control: Learn techniques for making your images look great, achieving specific backgrounds, tonalities, and focus in a few quick steps.
- E-Commerce Workflow: Introduction to shooting techniques that are effective for batch editing and automated post-production, crucial for scaling your online listings.
- Expert Troubleshooting: You’ll be provided with an arsenal of expert tricks and tips, and troubleshooting for successful results. If you have a product you'd like to photograph, please feel free to bring it!
## Course Versions (Choose Your Format):
This content is available in two focused formats to suit your learning style:
- Online Guide/Seminar: Focuses on the overall concepts of branding, color balance, and focus control for product imagery.
- Hands-On Photoshoot Workshop: A dedicated hands-on photoshoot experience focusing on lighting and maximizing quality and efficiency of image making.
| Requirements & Availability |
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| Requirements: Any camera (Smartphone, Point-and-shoot, Mirrorless, DSLR). |
| Knowledge: We ask that you feel comfortable browsing the settings for your camera and are familiar with basic shooting. |
| Advanced Light: For more advanced strobe/flash lighting control, please refer to our Studio & Lighting course. |View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm
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