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. 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- Portrait & Headshots Jun 07-Jul 05, Fridays 5:00 PM-6:45 PM. OnlineLink visible for attendees$325.00
Portrait & Headshots (4-Sessions): Jun 07-Jul 05, Fridays 5:00 PM-6:45 PM. Online
* Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendess 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 herePortrait Beginners' guide - Learn the dos and don'ts of Portraiture
Welcome to Portraiture!. This workshop is a full guide to the fundamentals of portraiture. You'll learn: Posing, capturing the moments, Gestures, Body language, backgrounds, shooting angles, and directing and interacting with your subjects. Additionally, you'll learn how to work with simple lighting, including natural light, window light, and simple home made lighting tricks that will efficiently enhance the look of your subjects. You'll also learn environmental portrait and gaining speed in shooting.This course is highly recommended whether you are shooting candids, studio type portraiture, or street and environmental.
Requirements: Any digital camera including Phone cameras and mirrorless with Automatic OR Manual mode. Though not required, we highly recommend knowing the basics of your camera. This course will not cover camera settings and the basics of shooting.
Course Structure Suggestion: This course covers all of the basics and we therefore highly recommend that it is taken before any other Portrait course.
Notes on film cameras: while most content of this course is applicable to digital cameras, you are welcome to attend as long as your film camera has an automatic shooting mode. Should the assigned instructor become suddenly unavailable, we'll allocate a substitute.
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View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm
- Seminar Portrait beginner (1-Sessions): Jun 07, Friday 5:00 PM-6:45 PM. OnlineLink visible for attendees$65.00
Seminar Portrait beginner (1-Sessions): Jun 07, Friday 5:00 PM-6:45 PM. Online
Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendess 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.
Seminar Portrait - the basics.
This class will introduce students to basics of portraiture composition, controlling and modifying artificial and natural light and accessories, as well as creative techniques and tips which will prove essential in most of your head shots, whether they are family portraits or commercial shots.Requirements: Any cameras. Phones, Mirrorless, Point and shoot, or DSLR. No prior knowledge required.
Basic knowledge of your camera's function is recommended.For additional instruction in Portrait lighting, please see Portrait course and Studio and Lighting.
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View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm
- Travel & Street Photography: Jun 12-Jun 26, Wednesdays 5:30-8:15 PM. OutdoorsUnion Square, New York, NY$375.00
Travel, Landscape & Street Photography (3-Sessions): Jun 12-Jun 26, Wednesdays 5:30 PM-8:15 PM. In person/Outdoors
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
- Seminar Street Photography: Jun 12, Wednesday 5:30 PM-8:15 PM. Outdoors41 E 14th St, New York, NY$99.00
Join us for another Street photo tour in Union Square: Seminar Street Photography (1-Session): Jun 12, Wednesday 5:30 PM-8:15 PM. In person/Outdoors
* 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 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:
Capture your city and make memories that will last a lifetime!
This street photo session is the more basic version of our Travel Photography course. In this class you will learn the tricks and tips on how to shoot quickly and efficiently so to capture street scenes with the best possible lighting, framing, perspecitve and exposure. In person sessions include outdoor shooting, in or around Union Square park.Come ready to tour and snap. Whether you shoot with a DSLR, Point and shoot, Mirrorless cameras or a Phone camera, this class is right for you.
Requirements: Any cameras. Phones, Mirrorless, Point and shoot, or DSLR. No prior knowledge required. And, basic knowledge of how to use your camera.
Note: class will not be a lesson on camera settings. If you feel you need a reinforcement on it, please take the Digital Camera classes prior to this class.
Note: if you are taking or plan on taking the Travel Photography course you don't need this class."
View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm