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
Real Estate Photo Secrets: Jun 17, Wednesday 2:30 PM-5:00 PM. Online.
·OnlineOnlineReal Estate Photo Secrets: Capture & Edit for Listing Success (1 session): Jun 17, Wednesday 2:30 PM-5:00 PM. Online.
https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/co-ire-wo-al.1.htm
. $165.-
https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/co-ire-wo-al.0.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.Course information
🏠 REAL ESTATE PHOTO SECRETS: Capture & Edit for Listing SuccessBoost your listings and capture client attention immediately! This crash course delivers quick, effective tools needed to take stunning, professional real estate photography. Simplify the complex endeavor of interior and property photography. This workshop delivers quick, effective tools needed to take stunning real estate photography. We simplify interior photography: managing tricky lighting, avoiding distortion (wide-angle techniques), and utilizing basic editing tricks (like HDR) for photos that capture clients' attention immediately.
What You Will Master:
* Interior Lighting: Managing tricky, uneven lighting in interiors and making even the biggest rooms look spacious. Solutions for complex interior environments where lighting is tricky, furniture is awkward, and rooms must be made to look spacious (not like a closet!).
* Wide-Angle Mastery: Essential techniques for using wide-angle lenses (or phone modes) effectively while avoiding distortion and an awkward look. Walk-through of effective staging techniques and choosing the correct shooting angles to accurately and attractively represent a property.
* Post-Processing: Utilizing basic editing tricks (like HDR merging and color correction) for fast turnaround and maximum listing impact.
* Business Strategy: Pointers on image selection, marketing practices, and how photographs can be effectively shot to increase sales.
Requirements & Notes:
* Requirements: Mobile camera (or any camera).
* Assumed Knowledge: Basic camera or phone operation. For advanced settings, reference Phoneography workshops.
View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm1 attendee - $195.00
Professional Studio Lighting : Jun 18, 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 – Classic light setups (1 session): Jun 18, Thursday 6:15 PM-8:00 PM. In-person
$ 195.-
https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/slb-se2-i-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 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
1 attendee - $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
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