Photography Classes in NYC, New York

Continue learning about your camera in our follow up to Digital Photography I. PhotoUno Photography School will help you learn to create mood in your photographs and improve your composition with the use of different visual elements. Students will discuss how to find interesting points of view while “making” photographs. In this course, students...

This course is an efficient, one-shot introduction to digital photography, and a good place to explore the fundamentals of your camera.  We'll get you up and running quickly, showing you what's up with all the buttons and dials, the different modes available, and how to read your light meter.    You'll learn about basic exposure control,...

Investing in a DSLR or mirrorless camera is just the first step in making good photographs. Now that you have the equipment, get introduced to the basics of photography and how your DSLR or mirrorless camera works. This course will cover exposure controls and capture modes, and their ramifications, and will provide a basis for...

Is your schedule already packed but you really want to learn how to use you camera before that big trip or special event you’ve been planning? We'll then this class is perfect for you! This action-packed, fast-paced course is designed for people who want an express introduction to their camera. You will learn the basic principles of photography,...

This is our beginner photography class, which we have designed to be: Fun: We have prepared both indoor and outdoor exercises to make sure you are constantly practicing what you learn. Effective: You won't believe how much you will learn in this 9 student class. Your satisfaction is guaranteed after attending all...

If you have  a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) and are still shooting on automatic (or it's still in the box), this class is for you. Students will learn how to use all the settings and functions of their cameras as they practice taking digital photographs.  Topics will include  auto white balance correct exposure for digital images...

This photography course will develop your understanding and sensitivity to existing light, give natural light photography tips and will teach you how to complement your images by introducing artificial light (using your flash). The course begins with the most basic tools that every photographer uses; your eye and your ability to distinguish the hardness,...

Does your camera confuse you? This 3 hour class will cover iso, aperture, shutter speed and more. you'll never want to photograph in auto mode again! Materials you need to bring to class : Camera with Manual Mode required. Make sure you bring this to class as we will be practicing during the class. If you have a DSLR, bring the kit lens (the...

Learn how to get the most out of using manual mode by photographing at night at Lincoln Center! We will cover the basics of shutter speed, aperture, ISO and then put our knowledge to good use. Prerequisite: Please have an understanding of how to shoot in manual mode to attend this class. Make sure you have a memory card and fully charged battery....

Join us on this fast paced Photo Safari to explore some of New York City's most iconic buildings. Photograph Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Empire State Building, and Central Park. We'll show you the best vantage points to photograph these landmark locations while sharpening your photography skills. You'll learn how to work with lines...

Our workshops are designed for those who are here for only a limited time and want to cover as much as possible of the basics to take home. We discuss how to make the major types of holograms with lectures and diagrams. Each day we get to cover several types of holograms based on your interests. A minimum number or no holograms are made depending upon...

Learn how to move from phone photography to your digital camera to create the portrait, product, or travel photos you want. This beginner course teaches how to optimize your digital camera to capture great shots. Through hands-on exercises, learn to improve your photos by controlling light, color, and movement. How to fine-tune and modify your photos...

You’ll learn the basic concepts of holography in a fun and interesting manner. The focus of this hands on class is on understanding and not memorization. Best of all, you actually make a single beam reflection hologram of your own in our midtown Manhattan subterranean laser holography laboratory. And when its all done, you get to take it home to...

Do you want to create better photographs with your smartphone? Don’t know what settings are best under which conditions? Not sure how to get the results you want? Then this is the class for you! Note: This class is limited towards mobile phones (iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows, etc.), and not geared towards tablets (i.e. iPads). Location: New...

Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a full day, 7 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field...