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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- $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
1 attendee - $325.00
Travel, Landscape & Street Photo: Jul 07- 28, Tuesdays 15:45 PM-5:30 PM. Online
·OnlineOnlineStreet, Travel & Cityscape Photography Workshop (4 sessions): Jul 07-Jul 28, Tuesdays 3:45 PM-5:30 PM. Online.
https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/co-tp1.i-01.1.htmThis 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 here
Instagram and Social media.
Make your photos and videos stand out in social media. Although we've all heard of Social media apps, there's a gem of opportunity to learn, share and expand your creativity just by diving into this virtual community. Applications such as Instagram provide rich and accessible exposure to all sorts of photography fields while at the same time their built in photo applications continue to innovate the way photography and video are used and applied on a daily basis. Learn how to take advantages of the ins and outs of Instagram and other social media apps. This workshop will cover in brief all you need to know to start using Instagram from scratch and how to maximize it's potential wether it's for your own creative endeavors or for your entrepreneurial needs.
Workshop will include:
* The basics: App settings and how to get started.
* Built in photo apps: filters effects, timelapse, zuper zoom.
* Hashtags: The ins and outs of hashtag'ing. How to be part of it and expand your exposure.
* Live stories and video basics.
* Photo visuals and current Trends, including special effects such as double exposure and editing apps.Requirements: Non."
# ðŸ™ï¸ STREET & TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: Landscape, Cityscape, & On-Location Skills.
Enhance your travel photos and capture any scene with confidence and creativity! This 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 - $105.00
The phone camera tricks : Jun 26, Friday 1:30 PM-3:15 PM. Online.
·OnlineOnlineThe Phone Camera: Tricks, Tips, and Hidden Potential, Seminar (1 session): Jun 26, Friday 1:30 PM-3:15 PM. Online.
$105.00.-
https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/se-ipn.o-01.1.f.htm
* Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendees as most Registrations come from our site: https://www.photomanhattan.comCourses are limited to 5-15 people depending on the course.
This workshop is fully Outdoors.
Except, in specific instances such as rain / drizzle, it will be partially indoors or rescheduled. Meeting location will be in Union Square Park or the Highline (at 14th street).
Class information:
This workshop is a continuation of iPhoneography. It will be a hands on shooting practice of the concepts learned previously: essential camera settings, such as night photography, exposure compensation, portrait mode, shooting tricks, and beyond.
In addition, workshop will introduce: in-camera edits, filters, color, trending accessories and props, and most popular phone applications, and a brief on framing, lighting and composition.
** Please note: this single day workshop focuses specifically on the phone's camera settings. - It will not cover general photography topics - which relate to all cameras- such as Lighting, Portrait, Composition, Street Photo, please refer to the corresponding course such as Digital Camera - A beginner's guide course, or equivalent course.
Requirements: Smartphone and basic understanding of the Phone's camera menus and settings.
For learning video, or special effects, filtering and beyond, please refer to the Social media sessions.
Find other available classes at our Photography classes page: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm.
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