Street Photography
Saturday 19 July
Hunters Point - 10am - 2 Hours
Logan Dobbs
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 09 August
Hunters Point - 10am - 3 Hours
Logan Dobbs
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Street Photography
Saturday 30 August
Hunters Point - 10am - 2 Hours
Logan Dobbs
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 06 September
Hunters Point - 10am - 3 Hours
Logan Dobbs
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Composition in the Park
Saturday 19 July
Wolf's Pond Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography. Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message. This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
Composition in Photography
Saturday 26 July
Amityville, NY - 9am - 2 Hours
Ashley Morgan
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.
In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.
1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance
As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 27 July
Midland Beach - 11am - 3 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Photography Basics for Beginners
Saturday 02 August
Central Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Nicolas Perez Castelblanco
This class is perfect for those starting their photography journey. You'll get familiar with your camera, whether it's a DSLR or mirrorless, and learn how to shoot in manual or semi-automatic modes. Expect to cover core concepts like the exposure triangle, shooting modes, white balance, and focus. There will be plenty of hands-on practice to apply what you learn and fix common beginner mistakes such as blurry photos or poor exposure.
Shallow Depth of Field
Sunday 03 August
Mount Loretta - 12pm - 2 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance. We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 09 August
Amityville, NY - 9am - 3 Hours
Ashley Morgan
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 10 August
Midland Beach - 12pm - 3 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Long Exposure Photography
Saturday 23 August
Amityville, NY - 9am - 2 Hours
Ashley Morgan
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture light trails along with tripod photography.
Long exposure refers to a technique where you keep the shutter open for an unusually long period of time. This results to interesting effects in your photographs.
Magic Hour Photography with Bonus Fill Flash Portrait Techniques
Saturday 23 August
Battery Park - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Bob London
Twilight photography when the sky turns blue and the building lights come on is a stunning look. We will also talk about flash fill in general, how to use with portraits and with the magic hour.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 24 August
Mount Loretta - 1pm - 3 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Environmental Portraiture
Saturday 06 September
Amityville, NY - 9am - 2 Hours
Ashley Morgan
Environmental Portraiture invites photographers to delve into the relationship between subject and setting. This meetup focuses on capturing people in their natural surroundings, at work, at home, or in meaningful spaces, to tell deeper, more contextual stories through the lens. Come ready to observe, connect, and create portraits that reveal both personality and place.
Street Photography
Saturday 06 September
Chinatown, Manhattan. - 10am - 2 Hours
Nicolas Perez Castelblanco
This class takes you into the real world to capture spontaneous moments with creativity and awareness. You'll explore different approaches to street photography, from documentary to abstract, and learn how to move through public spaces ethically and confidently. Techniques such as zone focusing and fast shutter settings will help you react quickly. A guided photo walk with mini challenges will train your eye to notice layers, gestures, and the interplay of light and shadow.