📸 BEGINNER PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE: Your First Pro Photos & Smart Camera Tricks.

Welcome to the perfect starting point! This foundational course is designed for anyone, regardless of your camera type (phone, mirrorless, point-and-shoot, or DSLR) and whether or not you use Manual Mode. You will learn a wealth of powerful photography fundamentals and practical tricks using the equipment you already have. Get a grasp of the basics and gain basic control over your images without complexity. Never miss that shot again!

What You Will Master:

• Immediate Image Enhancement: Learn tricks to improve sharpness, achieve perfect focus, and gain control over exposure without leaving Auto Mode.
• Creative Effects: Techniques for creating stunning motion blur shots, freezing action, and understanding when and how to apply these effects.
• Essential Camera Control: Comprehensive guidance on using the on-camera flash, taking quality photos at night, and maximizing various camera presets.
• Smart Settings: Practical application of settings like Exposure Compensation to turn a regular image into a special one.
• Buying Guide: A thorough introduction to digital photography topics you need before planning your next purchase, including megapixels, lenses, noise, white balance, ISO, and SD cards.

Course Experience:

Weather permitting, we'll head outdoors around Union Square or the Highline for real-life shooting practice of your newly learned skills. Class structures are designed to cater to all learning types, featuring a mixture of Verbal Instruction, Hands-on Exercises, and Photo Critiquing Homework. Additionally, you'll develop your own photo project and have the option to showcase your work in one of our monthly photo exhibits!

⚙️ MANUAL MODE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS: Mastery & Full Creative Control.

Did you know that even the latest smartphones now feature Manual Mode? There's no need to be afraid of the "M" on your camera anymore! This course allows you to unleash the full potential of your camera's technical ability and achieve amazing effects far beyond simple Bokeh background blur. You will gain a full, practical understanding of Manual Mode settings and maximize your camera's potential.

What You Will Master:

• Depth of Field Control: Learn the secrets to achieving that silky smooth background blur (Bokeh) or completely tack-sharp foregrounds by mastering Aperture control.
• Motion Control: Freeze the fastest action or capture stunning slow light movement through precise Shutter Speed and Motion Blur control.
• Exposure Mastery: Take your exposure control to the next level in various challenging lighting scenarios.
• In-Camera Effects: Learn how to achieve special in-camera effects that professional photographers use to make their images unique.

Course Experience:

Class structures are designed to cater to all learning types, featuring a mixture of Verbal Instruction, Hands-on Exercises, and Photo Critiquing Homework. Weather permitting, we’ll take your newly learned skills to the neighboring streets of NY, including the popular Union Square Park, for real-world practice. This course is highly recommended for anyone with access to Manual Mode looking to significantly step up their imagery.