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 (1)
See all- Visuals & Composiiton: May 21-Jun 04, Tuesdays 5:15-8:00 PM. In-person/Outdoors.Union Square, New York, NY$375.00
Visuals & Composiiton (3 Sessions): May 21-Jun 04, Tuesdays 5:15 PM-8:00 PM. In-person/Outdoors.
* 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).Visual Photography - Expand your creativity through visuals and composition.
This course is a perfect complement to your iPhoneography class. Fully outdoors and hands-on. Take a journey into the world of Visuals, Learn the rules, break them and develop your own style. Theres one thing to know how to use your camera, but how do you create a visually appealing photograph? You have the tools, now lets put them to work. Learn all about the rules of composition, when to apply them, when to consider them, and… when to break them!
Made for all camera users alike (DSLRs - Phones), this course focuses on mastering the composition and design of your images and to quickly and efficiently enhance framing, composition and image design, color, pattern, texture, perspective, contrast, balance, lighting and all of the visual aspects of photography that you need to know. Sessions will include plenty of shooting assignments, in-class practice and experimentation, photo critiques of your own work, review of famous photographer's work as well of tons of image reviews that will enrich you and unleash your creative potential. You'll be assigned to photograph a series that you are welcome to showcase at the end of the course. (optional).
Requirements: ANY Camera; point and shoot, DSLR, Mirrorless and Phone cameras. No prior shooting knowledge is required, but we highly recommend knowing the basics of your camera or taking a Beginner's camera course in parallel.