Students will learn tricks and tips necessary to improve their travel, candid, landscape or action shots. Course will cover: Framing, Lighting, Exposure control, Focus, and basic special effect techniques.

Requirements: Point and Shoot or SLR digital camera.
For the first class: bring your digital camera, its batteries, camera's manual (if at hand).

Note, if you are looking to learn all the ins and outs of your camera, including Manual Mode or if you use a film camera, please refer to our "Introduction to Photography" course.

Limited spaces: 15 students. Requirements: Camera with Manual option which allows for adjustments of "Aperture" and "Shutter speed". Camera can be Digital or film. Camera can also be either SLR or Point and shoot, however, we highly recommend SLRs as they have a greater range of options. Note for film camera users: although this course is designed both for film and digital cameras, please be aware that there might be brief parts of any given class dedicated specifically to Digital camera settings. For any questions, please contact us at 212 929 3302. For the first class bring your film or digital camera, its batteries, camera's manual (if at hand), one B&W 400 ISO film (if film camera), and good energy! Estimated extra expenses: One film and its development per week.

Introduction to Photography 9 - Weeks
With the knowledge received each class you will develop and improve your portfolio over the length of the course. $315. (View dates)

This course offers a Photo Presentation of student's work which will be exhibited at PhotoManhattan and online on the last class. Note that exhibit time and date might be different than regular class shedule. To view the work of our Intro to Photo students please click here.

Introduction to Photography 5 - Weeks
This course is an intensive version of our 9-session Introduction to Photography course and is offered Twice Weekly or Once weekly. It does not include a photography exhibition. $305. (View Dates)

Introduction to Photography 3 - Weeks
This course is the most intensive introductory training we offer: 3 Days, 4-1/2 hours each session. $305. (View dates)

Course covers: Histogram, Contrast & Color adjustment using Levels, Cropping, Sharpening, Noise control, and Saving settings for various outputs. Requirements: 1- Basic understanding of your digital camera's settings and options. 2- Access to Photoshop CS or Photoshop 7. Other versions are accepted but not recommended. 3- Efficiency to operate a Mac or Windows computer; students will be expected to be able to comfortably browse around a computer in order to follow up with the class. Note, Each student will be provided with a Mac work station. differences between Mac and Windows will be briefly explained on the first class. If you wish to bring your own laptop (Mac only), you are welcome; however, note that you'll be asked to adjust some of your computer settings for use in class. If you have any questions about the above, please contact us at 212 929-3302. For First class: Bring your camera with fresh batteries.

Course covers: Film development, 8x10 printing, special film processing techniques, contrast control, and introduction to 11 x 14 printing. For the first class please bring 8X10 Black & White RC photo paper and one Black and White negative (if any). Available as a private classes only. Click here to sign up.

Through the study of different techniques: composition, lighting, and special effects such as photomontage and surrealism, students will develop a better understanding of how different techniques can be used to manipulate and change the meaning of a given image. A weekly study of various famous photographers & historical movements in portraiture, documentary, illustration, and abstract photography, will strongly develop the students' sense of creativity and ability for "representation". Weekly assignments will be given to further develop the students' understanding of each class' subject matter as well as to strengthen their ability for technical manipulation. Additionally, students will be assigned to work on a subject of their own choice which will be critiqued in class periodically. Limited spaces: 15 students. This course is for both digital or film cameras. We offer separate courses both for film (Darkroom) and digital (Digital Darkroom). Requirements: Camera with Manual option which allows for adjustments of "Aperture" and "Shutter speed". Camera can be Digital or film. Camera can also be either SLR or Point and shoot, however, we highly recommend SLRs as they have a greater range of options. Note for film camera users: although this course is designed both for film and digital cameras, please be aware that there might be brief parts of any given class dedicated specifically to Digital camera settings. For any questions, please contact us at 212 929 3302. Note: if you feel you need to learn photo techniques please view the "Introduction to Photography" . Instructor to be assigned one week before start of class.

Photography II 9-Weeks
This version of Photography II includes a photography exhibition of students' work on the 9th class. $329. (View dates)

Photography II 5-Weeks
This course is an intensive version of our 9-Week Photography II. It was designed for those of you looking to take a step beyond technique and into creativity in a short amount of time. This course does not include a student exhibition. $315. (View Dates)

Through weekly presentations and assignments, students will learn to work with Masks, Curves and Photoshop Tools in order to achieve specific, localized image adjustments and fine retouching. The knowledge achieved in this course will provide students with advanced control of difficult images in Raw and Jpeg formats. This course is an excellent complement to the knowledge acquired in Digital Darkroom I. Requirements: 1- Basic understanding of your digital camera's settings and options. 2- Access to Photoshop CS or Photoshop 7. Other versions are accepted but not recommended. 3- Efficiency to operate a computer is a must (Mac or Windows). Student must feel confident browsing around a computer. Note, Each student will be provided with a Mac work station. differences between Mac and Windows will be briefly explained on the first class. If you wish to bring your own laptop (Mac only), you are welcome; however, note that you'll be asked to adjust some of your computer settings for use in class. If you have any questions about the above, please contact us at 212 929-3302. For First class: you may bring your camera with fresh batteries, in the case that you have any questions about its settings.

Students will learn not only the ins and outs of Automatic functions but they will also learn special techniques and troubleshoot necessary to not only improve Flash lighting, but also make more creative lighting set ups. Additionally, this course will cover off-camera flash and set ups of up to 3 units both wired and wirelessly. Class shooting and demonstrations will be made using PhotoManhattan's equipment. Students will be given weekly assignments using their own flash units.

Requirements: 1) Digital or film camera, SLR or point & shoot with manual option. We highly recommend SLRs 2) Portable Flash unit of any kind (other than camera's built in), 3) Knowledge of camera's Manual controls: aperture, shutter speed, and lightmeter.

Note:
If you have an older flash unit, some of the Automatic options explained in class might not be available.

For the first class: bring your film or digital camera and flash unit with fresh batteries. And one B&W 400 ISO film (if film camera), Also, only if time allows you to, bring the specification of your flash's Guide Number (GN), or bring your flash's manual instead (if available) . If none of the above is available, no problem. Guide Numbers are available online under "specs" of any flash model. Charged batteries.

Through weekly photo shoots at PhotoManhattan's Studio, students will train on: Studio equipment use, Flash-meter and Lighting ratios, Exposure and Tonality control, Basic Portraiture lighting, Background control, Ambient & strobe light mix, and basic Special effects.

The knowledge achieved in this course is applicable to any kind of photography and a "must" for those of you looking to jump to the next step!. Spaces limited to 8 students.

Requirements: 1- Basic Photography knowledge, 2-Camera with Manual option which allows for adjustments of "Aperture" and "Shutter speed". Camera can be Digital or film. Camera can also be either SLR or Point and shoot, however, we highly recommend SLRs as they have a greater range of options. Note for film camera users: although this course is designed both for film and digital cameras, please be aware that there might be brief parts of any given class dedicated specifically to Digital camera settings. For any questions, please contact us at 212 929 3302. For first class please bring your camera with fresh batteries, and 100 B&W ISO film (if film camera).

Studio & Lighting 7-Weeks
Students will work on the presentation of 4 product photos of their own creation which they are welcome to exhibit at PhotoManhattan and at our student photo gallery webpage. $345. (View dates)

Studio & Lighting 3-Weeks
This course is an intensive version of the Studio & Lighting 7-Session Course. The 3 sessions consist of 4 hours of full hands on training instruction. $339. (View Dates)

Studio & Lighting 2-Weeks
This shorter version is designed as a quick and intensive training exclusively on lighting and exposure techniques. $245. (View dates)

The work of successful photographers both in candid, formal, and commercial portraiture will be analyzed and harvested for both their technical and aesthetic merits. Course will cover: Introduction to Portraiture styles & history, Portraiture composition, Directing the sitters, Environmental portraiture and Portrait lighting using hot-lights. A sitter will be provided in the final class to practice the methods learned. Limited spaces: 12 students. Note: This is an intermediate level course. Students are expected to have Basic Photography knowledge. For Studio set ups and Lighting techniques please refer to our "Studio & Lighting" course. Requirements: Camera with Manual option which allow for adjustments of "Aperture" and "Shutter speed". Camera can be Digital or film. Camera can also be either SLR or Point and shoot, however, we highly recommend SLRs, as they have various more options. Note for film camera users: although this course is designed both for film and digital cameras, please be aware that there might be brief parts of any given class dedicated specifically to Digital camera settings. For any questions, please contact us at 212 929 3302.

Students will be assigned to document the streets of New York through a 5-week photo project. Each class will consist of an introduction to the work of famous documentary photographers as well as a photo critique of students weekly work. Various documentary techniques will be reviewed and practiced through assignments. Outdoor shooting might take place if students are interested. By the end of this Workshop, students are encouraged to present their best photographs at any of PhotoManhattan's students' exhibitions! Limited spaces: 15 students. Requirement: Any camera, digital or film, point and shoot or SLR. Manual options highly recommended for those of you who want to improve your photo techniques. Note: If you feel you need to learn photo techniques please view the "Introduction to Photography" course.

Intensive basic
This one week intensive course includes material from both our "Introduction to Photography program" and "Digital Photo Darkroom". $499. (Save $15!) (View dates)

Course will cover: Camera settings, Exposure, composition, focus, basic lighting and contrast, Introduction to Photoshop and basic image editing. Students will have 1 hour lunch break between sessions. Requirements: digital or traditional 35mm camera with aperture (..5,6 8 11 16 22..) and shutter speed (..8 15 30 60 125 250 500..) control. For the first class bring your film or digital camera, its batteries, camera's manual (if at hand), one B&W 400 ISO film (if film camera), and good energy! Estimated extra expenses: One film and its development per week.

Intensive Intermediate
This course is a mix of Studio, Lighting, Portraiture, Portable Flash, and Wedding Photography. $559. (Save $40!) (View Dates)