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Photography in Automatic Mode

This course is our most simplified version of Introductory Photography for those of you looking to learn tricks and tips using your camera strickly in Automatic and Semi-Automatic modes. $215. (View Dates) (View full description)

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.

Introduction to Photography

This course is a complete training on all the basic and intermediate photography techniques and processes: Camera settings, Exposure control, Photo-Composition, Focus control, Basic Lighting, Portraiture and Project development. This course is for both digital or film cameras. We offer separate processing courses both for film (Darkroom) and digital (Digital Darkroom). (View dates) (View full description)

Limited spaces: 15 students. Requirement: 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.

• Introduction to Photography 9 - Weeks
  With the knowledge received each class you will develop and improve your portfolio over the length of the course. $309. (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. $299. (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. $299. (View dates) (View full description)
Students will learn, understand and apply photographic techniques instantly through class exercises that will be shot, printed and reviewed in class. Instant digital printing will be available at PhotoManhattan. Photos shot with film cameras will be printed as assignments and brought to the next class. This course's first class will provide students with the background necessary to take our Digital photography Darkroom class.
Estimated extra expenses: Two films and its development and additional printing fees for both classes: $10.

Photoshop I

This course is designed for those of you who are looking to learn Image retouching and fine-tuning using Photoshop CS3. $215. (View Dates) (View full description)

Course covers: Histogram, Contrast & Color adjustment using Levels, Cropping, Sharpening, Noise control, and Saving settings for various outputs. Requirements: 1- Basic Photography knowledge: familiarity with traditional camera’s functions such as focus, zoom, aperture & shutter-speed settings. 2- Access to Photoshop CS or Photoshop 7. Other versions are accepted but not recommended. 3- Digital SLR or Point and shoot cameras with manual options. (aperture & shutter-speed controls). Each student will be provided with a Mac work station. If you wish to bring your own laptop (Mac only), you are welcome. However, note that you'll be asked to create a shared connection with our computers so that your class work is viewable in our big projection screen. (No windows).

Darkroom

This course is designed for beginners wishing to learn basic and advanced darkroom techniques. (View full description)

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

Photography II

The purpose of this course is to fully train students in advanced photo techniques to enable them to expand their creativity and express their own ideas, convictions and emotions through photography.(View dates) (View full description)

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: "Introduction to Photography" or similar experience. 35mm or medium format camera (Digital or film) with Manual options: aperture & shutter-speed. 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. $325. (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. $305. (View Dates)

Photoshop II

This course will focus on photograph editing in Photoshop CS2. $229. (View Dates) (View full description) .

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- "Digital Photography / Darkroom I" or similar experience. 2- Access to Photoshop CS or Photoshop 7. Other versions are accepted but not recommended. For First class: Bring your camera with fresh batteries. Each student will be provided with a Mac work station. If you wish to bring your own laptop (Mac only), you are welcome. However, note that you'll be asked to create a shared connection with our computers so that your class work is viewable in our big projection screen. (No windows).

Portable Flash

This course is a thorough training on using portable flash in various modes from Automatic, through TTL, to Manual. $239. (View Dates) (View full description)

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 (35mm or medium format), 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,

Studio & Lighting

This course is a perfect mixture of basic and intermediate studio & lighting techniques. It is designed to teach students to accurately manipulate lighting in order to get exact results as well as to make creative studio imagery from portraiture to product. (View dates) (View full description)

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: - Basic Photography knowledge, - Digital or film camera. Note, camera must have manual option so that aperture and shutter speed can be adjusted. Medium formats are accepted. 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. $339. (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) (View full description)
  
  This course covers: Professional studio lighting equipment and accessories (strobes, softobox, snoots, umbrellas), Tonality control & Exposure, Basic portraiture lighting: up to 4 lights, Lighting ratios, Flash meters: Incident / reflected reading.
  Note, that this course is not as comprehensive as the longer Studio & Lighting courses.

Portraiture

This course explores both the intangibles of art portraiture and the concrete specifics of client-based portraiture. $389. (View Dates) (View full description)

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: Digital or film camera (35mm or medium format). Manual Mode camera control is strongly recommended but not required.

Photo Documentary

Learn to develop a Photo documentary project, from the conception of an idea, through the analysis of your subject, to the final layout of a series of photographs. $299. (View dates) (View full description)

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 Program

These intensive short courses are a compilation of intensive sessions.

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) (View full description)
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) (View full description)


Focus will be mainly on Studio set up and Ligthing techniques which will be practiced through class photoshoots and assignments. Requirements: Basic Photography (aperture, shutter speed, & lightmeter usage) Digital or film camera. Camera must have manual option so that aperture and shutter speed can be adjusted. Medium formats are accepted. For first class please bring your camera with fresh batteries, and 100 B&W ISO film (if film camera).

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