Explore before and after photo transformations to see how easy it is to edit your own photographs with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.
Learn MoreDuggal Presents: One on one discussions, interactive demonstrations, and tips to learn how to print your photography with confidence.
This interactive workshop enables visual journalists to confidently negotiate contractual terms to ensure fair treatment and safe working conditions.
Learn MoreA practical two-hour workshop introducing visual journalists to safety as a pillar of professionalism and best practice.
Learn MoreA practical 2-hour workshop introducing visual journalists to safety as a pillar for professionalism and best practice.
Learn MoreThis workshop introduces students to the magic of taking photographs along New York’s waterways, with a focus on the DUMBO waterfront.
Learn MoreJoin ICP faculty members Abigail Montes and Tiffany Williams for a hands-on imagemaking activity exploring DUMBO while learning basic photographic techniques!
Learn MoreCome learn about the Community Heroes toolkit! This new and free resource helps artists, groups and public spaces to organize a local public art project in their community.
Learn MoreLearn to build and shoot a photo-worthy place setting from the ground up with Prop Stylist Robin Zachary at West Elm DUMBO!
Learn MoreJoin ICP for a workshop introducing students to the magic of taking photographs along New York’s waterways, with a focus on the DUMBO waterfront!
Learn MoreAwesome Project of the Day: What do you see through the lens of your imagination? Decorate your own cardboard “camera” and then, with the help of Creatively Wild’s teaching artists, draw the images you see in your imagination into the display of your camera! Let’s go Creatively Wild!
Learn MoreDemos featuring “before and after” photos—see what is possible!
Learn MoreBear witness to humanity through an eclectic visual story of music, culture, and creative freedom as fine-art photographer Sheila Pree Bright takes us back to Afropunk 2019 in Atlanta.
Learn MoreNever miss a shot—and make the most of the camera that you always have with you.
Learn MoreJoin photographers Anand Varma, Esther Horvath, and Max Aguilera-Hellweg in conversation with Senior Photo Editor Todd James as they discuss their work in scientific photography, and how they tackle each story’s unique visual challenges.
Learn MoreExplore today’s important conversations and the moments in between at each focal point. Acclaimed documentary photographers, Ruddy Roye and Devin Allen give us their unique perspectives and the backstory on capturing the shot.
Learn MoreParticipants will be guided through a series of conversations and hands-on activities that begin to unpack the ways in which our whiteness and privilege function in the world, and in our practice as media-makers.
Learn MoreJoin photographer Lisa Carney to learn how you can easily create B&W photos using just your smartphone.
Learn MoreThis workshop provides an interactive, informal, and guided session around self-care and resilience.
Learn MoreMembers of the Visual Thinking Collective will present a workshop geared toward the mid-career photographer. Presentations will focus on building editorial skills and will consider an array of issues, including the elements of the visual narrative, researching and pitching story ideas, exploring your photographic identity, sustaining and editing long-term projects, marketing your abilities, and working with clients.
Learn MoreJoin Brooklyn-based portrait photographer Aundre Larrow to learn how you can create great portraits using your smartphone.
Learn MoreHow does one become a stylist?
Learn MoreJoin food photographer Bea Lubas to learn how to make mouth-watering food photos using just your smartphone.
Learn MoreLearn the basics of the historic cyanotype process, and make your own images using an assortment of translucent items and the sunlight to expose your prints!
Learn More¡Únete a nuestro primer taller impartido íntegramente en español! / Join us for our first ever workshop taught entirely in Spanish!
Learn MoreLearn the method behind creating remarkable blended exposures on film.
Learn MoreJoin us for a hands-on workshop photographing the DUMBO neighborhood at sunset!
Learn MoreCapture movement while chasing light with Ben Franke in a parkour photowalk.
Learn MoreUnravel the magic of night photography in an enchanting photowalk along the stunningly lit Brooklyn Bridge Park. Attendees are required to bring their own tripod for long exposure photography.
Learn MoreLearn how to finally get that Instagram-worthy shot of your dinner party table using products from West Elm!
Learn MoreJoin us for an afternoon of flower pounding and print making using natural elements from our very own Brooklyn Bridge Park! All Ages Welcome!!
Learn MoreDiscover how a concert photographer blends into the scene to capture candid moments of his celebrity subjects.
Learn MoreSpend time on the basketball courts and soccer fields improving your action shots with hands-on techniques used by top sports photographers!
Learn MoreJoin us for a workshop dedicated to exploring the cameras we carry right in our pockets! We all have great cameras with us wherever we go, but how many of us use them to their fullest potential?
Learn MoreUnravel the techniques of capturing emotional visual stories without intruding on your subjects. Learn how to get close to your subject without impacting visual expressions.
Learn MoreLearn how to fund your own photography book with Kickstarter, and get inspiration from photographers who successfully got their projects off the ground!
Learn MoreDiscover how acclaimed photographic artist Sheila Pree Bright integrates her creativity and imagination to analyze complex social issues through visual narratives that are shaping our world.
Learn MoreExamine how fine printing can indulge with artistic practices with industry leaders Digital Silver Imaging.
Learn MoreJoin Mimi Haddon and Aline Smithson for a workshop that celebrates play and imagination. Both instructors have a photographic legacy of considering the performative nature of photography by using costumes and props to create new realities.
Learn MoreJoin artist and activist Muna Malik as she hosts a workshop on portrait photography and discusses how photographers can use their practice to bridge cultural divides and cultivate greater inclusion and awareness of vulnerable and underrepresented communities.
Learn MoreSharing photos via social media is becoming the norm for photographers, but how do you effectively shoot, select, and edit for social media?
Learn MoreLas Fotos Project’s teen photographers welcome you to bring your full self and join this interactive self-portrait making workshop.
Learn MoreLearn how to use harsh light to add depth to your photos through shadows in a photowalk with photographer Stephen Vanasco.
Learn MoreExplore the disconnect between emotion and tech in photography and how ‘experience & romance’ will define the next generation of cameras.
Learn MoreIn partnership with the International Center of Photography (ICP), and taught by award-winning and internationally exhibited photographer Lynn Saville, this four hour photography workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of taking photographs at twilight.
Learn MoreBuild a photo-worthy place setting from the ground up with the guidance of tabletop and prop stylist Robin Zachary, and photographer and food stylist Kate Lewis, against the added bonus of a West Elm backdrop.
Learn MoreJoin Meryl Meisler and Tequila Minsky for an afternoon of exploring and practicing street photography.
Learn MoreImprove your sports photography by learning the techniques used by top sports photographers to capture peak action and images with emotion.
Learn MoreBreak away from traditional landscapes, and learn how to create rich seascapes while capturing movement of silky waves with EJ Camp.
Learn MoreMost photographers will tell you that finding new clients and locking down quality work is an ongoing challenge — and a big one at that. In this panel, we’ll address this head on and share tips, advice and lessons learned from photographers, photo editors and art producers on how to land a job.
Learn MoreBuild a photo-worthy place setting from the ground up with the guidance of prop stylist Robin Zachary and photographer Richard Gary, against the added bonus of a West Elm backdrop!
Learn MoreDive into action with Pep Williams as he takes you on a skateboard and action shoot where you’ll learn how to capture speed and composition in your photography.
Learn MoreIn this special workshop, photographer, documentarian, and co-founder of VII photo agency Ron Haviv offers insights and practical tools to develop a distinct voice and visual style.
Learn MoreThis inaugural one-day workshop for female and non-binary photographers by the new Women Photograph initiative will involve skills-building talks on a wide array of issues ranging from the importance of registering your copyright to hands-on technical demonstrations on lighting. Experts will also be on hand for one-on-one sessions on book editing, grant proposal writing, portfolio reviews, and more.
Learn MoreJoin us for an exciting nighttime photo in an opportunity to learn how to shoot long exposure photography with Antonio DiBenedetto.
Learn MoreLed by Getty Images Staff photographer Elsa Garrison and ESPN Senior Photo Editor Julianne Varacchi, students will have an opportunity to not only shoot live and on location, but to gain feedback and advice from successful photographers and editors working in the wide world of sports.
Learn MoreBack by popular demand, award-winning photojournalist Spencer Platt will guide students through the art and practice of street photography in this hands-on workshop.
Learn MorePete Souza is the former Chief Official White House Photographer for President Ronald Reagan and President Barack Obama, and the former director of the White House Photography Office. Michael Shaw is the publisher of the nonprofit organization, Reading the Pictures.
Learn MoreIn this no-nonsense approach to classic portraiture, photographer Josh Lehrer will cover the main principles of portrait photography, including the four basic angles of lighting.
Learn MoreWhat makes a compelling photograph? Why are some concepts difficult to express visually? How can photographers introduce complex ideas into their work in coherent and captivating ways?
Learn MorePanelists Aidan Sullivan, CEO of Verbatim; Lauren Steel, Visual Director of Verbatim; and filmmaker and photographer Gillian Laub will discuss how they worked together to produce powerful, award- winning content with integrity, plus how the creative process evolved from start to finish.
Learn MorePhoto editors and creative directors are constantly looking for photographers with a signature style and brand. But how do you develop them?
Learn MoreLearn how to shoot intimate portraits of strangers with Donato DiCamillo. He’ll guide you on how to get close to your subject without anxiety and fear.
Learn MoreSacha Lecca, Deputy Photo Editor at Rolling Stone magazine, will talk with Jennifer Santana, Photo Director at Men’s Journal, photographers Joe McNally, Amy Lombard and Mathieu Young to hear how they’ve conquered business obstacles, plus their best advice for those just starting out.
Learn MoreExplore the streets of DUMBO with Tutes and his Leica M in partnership with ONA bags. During this photowalk, Tutes will share tips and techniques on how to capture street photography while adding your own creative touches.
Learn MoreJoin Ben Franke in a thrilling discussion on how to capture in-action photography. Ben will teach you the technicalities of how to photograph movement and balance while keeping your subject in focus.
Learn MoreThis is a BYOC (bring-your-own-camera) workshop that will meet for a brief intro and slideshow session at the United Photo Industries Gallery before heading out to the sports fields and courts of Brooklyn Bridge Park. The workshop also includes an (optional) wrap-up session and casual group critique, where students can share the work they shot and get feedback from instructors and workshop peers.
Learn MoreDaylight has gathered some of its new artists to discuss the various facets that go toward packaging photo projects into book form. The panel will feature short presentations led by artists, followed by a discussion with Daylight’s Creative Director about the specifics of creating a photo book: editing and sequencing, cover treatments, and other design considerations.
Learn MoreThis is a BYOC (bring-your-own-camera) workshop that will meet at Brooklyn Central in DUMBO. The workshop also includes an (optional) wrap-up session and casual group critique, where students can share the work they shot and get feedback from instructors and workshop peers.
Learn MoreThe workshop is geared toward still photographers who want to broaden their skills and produce video in addition to stills, and will focus on the mechanics of shooting video with a DSLR, including sequencing, audio and story selection.
Learn MoreExplore the art of photography through four unique perspectives unified by a legendary rangefinder camera: the Leica M.
Learn MoreGeared toward crafters, makers, and small business owners, this workshop will offer tips and tools to simply style, light and photograph your products and make them look amazing!
Learn MoreStretch your imagination and prepare yourself for an incredible journey into the wide open world of photography with fashion and fine art photographer Mark de Paola. Using his wealth of still and motion imagery, Mark will demonstrate how his use of the Leica Noctilux allows him to dance on the threshold of exposure and minimum focus distances to render his style and approach to portraiture.
Learn MoreLearn the techniques for shooting captivating street images. Check out a Leica camera and lens for a guided photowalk with Aziz Yazdani and experience the art of street photography through the Leica perspective.
Learn MoreIn this gear-centric workshop, students will learn how to get great shots in less than ideal lighting situations. Led by low-light mastermind and gear head Gabe Biderman of B&H, learn how to make the most of your equipment and how to assess and approach difficult lighting situations and get great shots without shooting in the dark.
Learn MoreGeared toward crafters, makers, and small business owners, this workshop offer some tips and tools to simply style, light and photograph your product and make it look amazing!
Learn MoreIn this one-hour workshop, RISC lead instructor Sawyer Alberi will demonstrate some of the lifesaving techniques taught in depth in the normal four-day RISC course.
Learn MoreBring your cameras and your kids to this workshop! Participants will learn fun, smart, and simple ways to capture great family photos.
Learn MoreInspired by memories of a middle school science fair, several incubator companies at the Made in NY Media Center will set up shop and show off what they can do in a classic, lo-fi environment. Join us for new technology demonstrations and activities!
Learn MoreIn this new and interactive workshop, participants will venture out into the world and learn from experienced sports and action photographers how to capture the classic moments and get great shots from constantly moving subjects.
Learn MoreA hands on photography workshop where participants can experience the low-fi magic of pinhole photography!
Learn MoreIn this fun, hands-on workshop, each participant will make a working camera from one of several objects provided and explore the creative possibilities of low-tech photography.
Learn MoreIn this workshop, our instructors will lead participants on a guided tour of Downtown Brooklyn/DUMBO in search of street scenes and cityscapes, and will offer insights on how to capture real life in still frames.
Learn MoreThe Penumbra Foundation will offer an introduction workshop to the Cyanotype Process.
Learn MoreUsing techniques pulled from the world of dance and music photography, participants will learn simple methods to capture motion in various forms.
Learn MoreWall Décor Designer, Joie Tamkin, will give a live demo on how you can create a professional gallery wall on your own. Learn how to mix and match photography with art, black-and-white with color, and different types of frames and materials to give your walls a unique look with your personal touch.
Learn MoreKickstarter is a new way to fund creative projects, available to everybody. Victoria Rogers, Partnerships Manager at Kickstarter, will share what she’s learned about how to create a successful Kickstarter campaign. Come with your ideas and your questions!
Learn MoreModerated by Stephen Mallon, artist Manjari Sharma and Ariel Shanberg, (Executive Director of the Woodstock Center of Photography) discuss portfolio reviews on how to get as much out of the review circuit as possible. This is not a common sense discussion, this is a talk from both sides of the table about how much business gets done at the bar and at the event vs your actual review.
Learn MoreThe Lomokino camera is the only 35mm movie camera that allows you to create and share your own short movies. Learn more about the history of the film movies, how to load and use this camera, and how to create and shoot your own movies.
Learn MoreIn this 90 minute seminar we’ll introduce you to the wonderful world of glass. Get the skinny on focal lengths, the differences between zooms and primes, and creatively controlling depth of field.
Learn MoreThis workshop is for photographers who want to refine and develop their composition skills. Through image analysis we discuss — among others — lines, movement, light, shadow, colors—and possibly people—in the environment.
Learn MoreThis workshop takes a quick look at the history, theory, and practice of pinhole photography with an emphasis on the technical relationship between camera-making and image formation. Each participant will leave with a camera (made from one of several objects provided), an image made by that camera, and an understanding of how to make a camera out of anything at all.
Learn MoreBrooklyn’s ORWO North America will host a live demo and workshop in 35mm, exotic, film bulk-loading. With this workshop you will learn how to spool your own film into 35mm canisters, harness exotic films not available in 35mm canister form, learn to save money on 35mm film, and expose yourself to the true romance of film handling.
Learn MoreEver see an amazing photo and wonder “how’d they do that?” Photographers do this all the time, and it’s a great exercise for sharpening your skills so you too can be taking amazing pictures.
Learn MoreThis workshop teaches the ins and outs of the most popular vintage Polaroid camera, and will help you optimize your 600 camera with our new film mediums.
Learn MoreIn this class we’ll cover the mechanics of shooting with an iPhone, as well as some of its most useful and established camera and social media sharing apps. We’ll also cover some of the history of color photography and talk composition, color and the philosophies of informal snapshot photography.
Learn MoreAre your images washed out? too dark, Blurry? This seminar will cover the principles of light and exposure and how they react with your camera. We’ll cover shooting modes such as program, aperture and shutter priority, and manual mode, as well as different metering techniques and when to use them.
Learn MoreThis video seminar examines the process of editing film and video, and how that process has evolved over time. From early editing experiments at the dawn of moving pictures, to the frantic pace of the music video generation, we’ll be discussing some of the more unique advancements in the art of editing, as well as tips to tightening up your own work.
Learn MoreImpossible is getting bigger than ever before, and we have now tackled the world of large format film! We will show off our silvershade 8×10 instant film and large portrait camera, which register striking detail and clarity with the warmth of analog film.
Learn MoreA hands on introduction to rock photography where we explore iconic rock photographs, learn the fundamentals of concert photography and then make compelling pictures of a live band.
Learn MoreTrace the Diana’s roots back to where it all began: learn how the camera has created trends and become a classic artistic tool for several generations of photographers.
Learn MoreImage manipulation & emulsion lifts give you the freedom to play with your instant film images, allowing you to expand your skill set to create distinctive works of art through experimentation.
Learn MoreIn 1842 Sir John Herschel decided that the Daguerreotype, the first photographic printing process, was too expensive, difficult and potentially lethal. Thus, he invented in that year the printing process to which he gave the name Cyanotype.
Learn MoreThis workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to take better portraits whether of friends, family or strangers in the street. David Graham is a UK based award-winning portrait photographer who believes anyone can take great portraits in a short time. David shows you his tips and tricks and by the end you will know how.
Learn MoreThis workshop takes a quick look at the history, theory, and practice of pinhole photography and participants make their own camera. Presented by Liz Sales
Learn MoreWind exotic 35mm cinematography film into re-usable still film canisters. Tools supplied are Bulk Loader, Dark-room Bag, Canister, and know-how. Presented by George Campbell
Learn MoreLed by British photographer, David Graham {www.photograhams.com} who believes that anyone can take a great portrait quickly if you know how.
Learn MoreLed by British photographer, David Graham {www.photograhams.com} who believes that anyone can take a great portrait quickly if you know how.
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