We have set up a variety of private classes for those of you whose schedule does not match with our current courses. To schedule a session please contact us at 212 929-3302. You may also choose to get a Gift Certificate and arrange your schedule later on.

Below are a list of various classes and rates:

• Introduction to Photography & Documentary
  One person: $65 per hour. Two people: $85 p/h. Members: 10% discount on total.

(digital &/or film cameras).
The lesson is based on the material taught in our Intro to Photography classes:
Camera Use, Exposure control, Focus, Photo-composition, Basic Portrait and Lighting, and Documentary techniques. Once the class is scheduled our tutor will customize the subjects according to your specific needs and interests.
Minimum 2 hours, 40% deposit to book.

 

• Digital Photo-Darkroom
  One person: $65 per hour. Two people: $85 p/h. Members: 10% discount on total.

These sessions were designed for those of you who have a good understanding of the basic photography principles (mainly exposure) and are looking to improve the overall look of your resulting photographs. These private lessons will be based on the material taught in our "Digital Photography / Darkroom I" course: Camera settings and overall understanding of digital workflow, Basic image manipulation in Photoshop, and Introduction to Printing: ink, printers, monitors and soft proofing.

On the first class our tutor will customize the subjects according to your specific needs and interests including more advanced Photoshop techniques. Requirements: Exposure knowledge. For First class please have your digital camera with fresh batteries. You may bring your laptop to any session.
Minimum 2 hours, 40% deposit to book.

 

• Studio & Lighting
  One person: $70 per hour. Two people: $100 p/h. Members: 10% discount on total.

(digital &/or film cameras).
These sessions are designed to provide technical help, specifically on lighting techniques and photo studio equipment usage. Student must bring a sample of a photograph with the lighting effect he/she wishes to achieve and our tutor will guide him through the set up and photo techniques. The session may also consist primarily on the use of the equipment and/or can be based on our Studio & Lighting class material.

Equipment used includes: 4 flash heads, umbrellas, barn doors, soft box, reflector, honey grid combs, snoot and flash meter. Studio space: 500sf.

Requirement: Photo exposure experience (aperture/shutter speed) and one photo shoot to work on.

Minimum 2 hours. 40% deposit required.

 

• Portable Flash
  One person: $70 per hour. Two people: $100 p/h. Members: 10% discount on total.
  

  (digital &/or film cameras).
  For these sessions we need to know your flash and camera's specific brand and model so that the instructor can know the compatibility options between the two. You might choose to learn: Manual options, Automatic options or both. Requirement: Photo exposure experience (aperture/shutter speed). Minimum 2 hours. 40% deposit required.
  

• Darkroom
  One person: $65 per hour. Two people: $85 p/h. Members: 10% discount on total.

  The lesson is based on the material taught in our Darkroom I classes:
  Film processing, Printing on 8X10 and 11X14, Push and pull processes, and Contrast control. Once the class is scheduled our tutor will customize the subjects according to your specific needs and interests. Minimum 2 hours, 40% deposit to book.
  

• Other
  One person: $65 per hour. Two people: $85 p/h. Members: 10% discount on total.

  For any other subject you would like to cover please provide us with the
  information on what you would like to cover. Once the session is scheduled have your list of questions and some photo samples. p/h. Minimum 2 hours, 40% deposit to book.