Beginner Photography Class
Sunday 14 June
Van Cortlandt Park - 4:30pm - 3.0 Hours
Jerome Brissett
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Portrait Photography
Sunday 28 June
Van Cortlandt Park - 4:30pm - 2 Hours
Jerome Brissett
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you understand the fundamentals of portrait lighting, posing, and composition.
Street Photography
Saturday 13 June
Greenwich Village - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Nicolas Perez Castelblanco
Join us for street photography at Washington Square Park. We'll explore techniques for capturing everyday moments, people, urban details, camera settings, focusing methods, and lens choices. The host will provide guidance and feedback.
Untermyer Gardens Photography Walk
Sunday 14 June
Yonkers, NY - 12pm - 2.0 Hours
Den
Join photographer Den for a guided photography walk through the historic and visually stunning Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers. Perched above the Hudson River, these gardens feature terraces, fountains, columns, reflecting pools, hidden pathways, and dramatic vistas. Designed for photographers of all levels, we will explore composition, natural light, architectural details, garden landscapes, and storytelling through photography.
Street Art Photography - Bushwick
Saturday 20 June
Bushwick - 10am - 2 Hours
Tyler Simnick
Street art is a unique and colorful art form and can be found in all kinds of nooks and crannies around the city. In this session we'll explore Bushwick, looking for murals, graffiti and other street art. We'll discuss techniques for shooting in tight spaces, dealing with crowds, and getting permission where required.
Basics of Photography (Light and Exposure)
Sunday 21 June
East Meadow - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Arvin de la Vega
In this beginner-friendly meetup, we'll cover the basics of light and exposure. Learn how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together to create well-exposed photos. Perfect for those new to photography or wanting to refresh their skills. Please bring your camera (any type) and a willingness to learn.
Street Photography
Saturday 11 July
Jersey City waterfront - 5pm - 2 Hours
Jayashri Vemuri
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Nature and Depth
Saturday 08 August
Runnymede Rd. - 9:15am - 2 Hours
Jayashri Vemuri
Explore the nuances of depth and dimension in nature photography. This workshop will guide you through leveraging depth of field, creating a sense of layering, and incorporating foreground elements to add depth and storytelling to your nature images.
Street Photography
Saturday 05 September
Jersey City waterfront - 5pm - 2 Hours
Jayashri Vemuri
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Nature and Depth
Saturday 26 September
Runnymede Rd. - 5pm - 2 Hours
Jayashri Vemuri
Explore the nuances of depth and dimension in nature photography. This workshop will guide you through leveraging depth of field, creating a sense of layering, and incorporating foreground elements to add depth and storytelling to your nature images.
