PhotoManhattan - Photography classes NYC & Free Exhibits

Professional Studio Lighting : Jun 25, Thursday 6:15 PM-8:00 PM. In-person

Thu, Jun 25 · 6:15 PM EDT

PhotoManhattan, 51 W 14th St #3R, New York, NY, US

Learn 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.

| Requirements & Availability |
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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

E-commerce Photo Power: Jun 26, Friday 5:00 PM-8:00 PM. Online.

Fri, Jun 26 · 5:00 PM EDT

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E-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.htm

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 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

This 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

Portrait Foundations: Jun 29-Jul 20, Mondays 6:00 PM-7:45 PM. Online

Mon, Jun 29 · 6:00 PM EDT

41 E 14th St, New York, NY, US

• Portrait Foundations: Mastering the Decisive Moment & Environmental Frame (4 sessions): Jun 29-Jul 20, Mondays 6:00 PM-7:45 PM. Online

https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/co-po1.i-07.1.htm
* 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 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).

# PORTRAIT FOUNDATIONS: Mastering the Decisive Moment & Environmental Frame


Go beyond snapshots by mastering **The Decisive Moment** and focusing techniques to capture action, emotion, and character in crowded settings. Learn to **observe and frame** your subject within chaotic environments, using backgrounds and angles to enhance the visual story. Master quick, practical shooting methods for candid and environmental portraits anywhere.

## Full Course Description:

Welcome to Portraiture! This foundational workshop is your full guide to capturing complex, dynamic environmental portraits in challenging, real-world settings. You will master the art of observation, timing, and framing to create images that cut through the chaos and enhance your subject.

## What You Will Master:

• Mastering The Decisive Moment: Techniques for identifying and capturing the exact instant—the **decisive moment**—that depicts action, emotion, and character in crowded or complex environments.
• Environmental Framing: Learning to **observe and work around the background** to strategically enhance your subject and the overall image narrative.
• Composition in Chaos: Discerning what is important in busy, chaotic spaces and being able to **snap the right shot of your subject** while maintaining strong composition.
• Focusing and Timing: Mastering focus techniques to ensure your subject is sharp and clear while capturing spontaneous **gestures** and movements.
• Simple Light Sources: How to work with **simple available lighting**, including natural light, window light, and simple homemade lighting tricks that efficiently enhance the look of your subjects.

## Requirements & Notes:

Requirements: Any digital camera including **phone cameras** and mirrorless with Automatic OR Manual mode.
Course Structure Suggestion: This course covers all of the basics and we therefore highly recommend that it is taken before any other Portrait course.
Note: Though not required, we highly recommend knowing the basics of your camera. This course **will not cover camera settings** and the basics of shooting.
View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm

Travel, Landscape & Street Photo: Jul 07- 28, Tuesdays 15:45 PM-5:30 PM. Online

Tue, Jul 7 · 3:45 PM EDT

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Street, 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.htm

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 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."

# 🏙️ 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