
What we’re about
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
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Mobile Product Photography: May 5- 12 Mon, 6 -7:45 PM. OnlineLink visible for attendees$165.00
Mobile Product Photography (2-Sessions): May 05-May 12, Mondays 6:00 PM-7:45 PM. Online
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 hereCourse information
This crash course is designed for individuals looking to improve the quality and look of photos for a blog, website or presentation, as well as for any size business looking to quickly and efficiently produce great images of small products such as crafts, apparel and textile, jewelry and flowers, food items, or services and events. It is a hands-on workshop on how to take high-quality photos in a few steps with the equipment that you already have, whether it's an iPhone, point-and-shoot or DSLR. It includes the tools to expand your branding and marketing, expedite productivity, and save time and production costs in the short and long term.The class starts with the basics but moves into the wide range of possibilities you have at hand and most importantly, the practical techniques that you can use to bring out the best in your products without the use of complicated equipment. You'll be provided with an arsenal of expert tricks and tips used for achieving outstanding images for effective e-commerce branding and marketing punch. This course can be taken for any products of small to medium size including hand made crafts, apparel and textile, jewelry and flowers, food or restaurant, and for services and events. Equipment will be made available during class at no extra charge, including backdrops, plexy glass, lights, tripods, umbrellas, tent (light box), and so on. Troubleshooting will be done in class to ensure that you have any questions answered and photos re shoot for success before leaving the workshop.
View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm
- Visuals & Composition: May 6- May 27, Tuesdays 6:00 PM-7:45 PM. OnlineLink visible for attendees$345.00
Visuals & Composition (4-Sessions): May 06-May 27, Tuesdays 6:00 PM-7:45 PM. Online
View more details at www.photomanhattan.com
Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendess as most Registrations come from our site: https://www.photomanhattan.com
Courses are limited to 5-15 people depending on the course.This workshop is online .
Visual Photography - Expand your creativity through visuals and composition.
Take a journey into the world of Visuals, Learn the rules, break them and develop your own style. Theres one thing to know how to use your camera, but how do you create a visually appealing photograph? You have the tools, now lets put them to work. Learn all about the rules of composition, when to apply them, when to consider them, and… when to break them!Made for all camera users alike (DSLRs - Phones), this course focuses on mastering the composition and design of your images and to quickly and efficiently enhance framing, composition and image design, color, pattern, texture, perspective, contrast, balance, lighting and all of the visual aspects of photography that you need to know. Sessions will include plenty of shooting assignments, in-class practice and experimentation, photo critiques of your own work, review of famous photographer's work as well of tons of image reviews that will enrich you and unleash your creative potential. You'll be assigned to photograph a series that you are welcome to showcase at the end of the course. (optional).
Requirements: ANY Camera; point and shoot, DSLR, Mirrorless and Phone cameras. No prior shooting knowledge is required, but we highly recommend knowing the basics of your camera or taking a Beginner's camera course in parallel.
****** Look out for the attendee link to join the class - sent to you by email after registration ***
View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm"
- Photoshop Part 1 (2-Sessions): May 06 & May 08, Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 PM-7:45Link visible for attendees$165.00
Photoshop Part 1 (2-Sessions): May 06 & May 08, Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 PM-7:45 PM. Online
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.
View current discounts and available free classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm?Click=3529
Course information:
Learn how to fine-tune your pictures through post-processing. Topics include adjusting brightness and contrast, color balance, levels, curves, clone stamp, filters and more. Within each class, students receive practical instruction as they are guided through the software and editing process using both in-class images and their own.Requirements: a) Access to Adobe Lightroom – 4 week free trial available at adobe.com. b) Basic knowledge of how to operate your laptop commands.
Note: Should the assigned instructor become suddenly unavailable, we'll allocate a substitute instructor.
View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm
- Travel, Landscape & Street Photo: May 08- May 22, Thur 5:30 PM - 7:45 In-personUnion Square, New York, NY$375.00
View more at PhotoManhattan.com.
* Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendess as most Registrations come from our site: https://www.photomanhattan.com
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:
Learn the tricks of Street and Landscape photography. Enhance your Travel Photos with this workshop mix of Landscape, Cityscape and Street Photography, and urban scenery. Capture that scene with confidence and creativity. This course is mostly taken place outdoor and focuses on honing compositional skills specific to landscapes, cityscapes and street photography. Ideal for the frequent traveler, the photojournalist, and the photographer who just likes to take pictures anywhere, everywhere!
Learn savvy techniques that will turn your images into outstanding ones, such as lighting, composition, special effects particular to cityscapes and landscapes. Our experienced instructors will guide you through various sets of exercises and outdoor shooting scenarios that will fully prepare you for your next outdoor adventure. Sessions will consist of real-time shooting and immediate review of the work photographed during class.
In person workshops will mostly outdoors at either the High Line, Union Square, Central Park, or other locations as determined by the instructor. In the winter months, please be prepared for the cold. Some parts of the sessions may take place indoors on very cold days. In case of rain, classes may be rescheduled, as possible.
Requirement:
* Knowing how to operate your camera, in auto or manual mode.
* Any cameras. (Mirroless, Point and shoots, DSLR, or 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 (in automatic or manual mode).
View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm