Learn the basics of photography, from understanding your camera settings to composition techniques, in this beginner photography class in NYC. Participants will gain the skills and knowledge to take stunning photographs in any setting.
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Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Want to learn a range of new and fun photo processes, but you are unsure which one you want to learn and explore? Do you have a project in mind but are unsure how to manifest it in print or capture? During this eight-week workshop, students will learn the basics of a range of alternative photographic print and lens-based techniques. The course typically covers four to eight processes with many variations. Processes covered in previous sessions...
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Learn how to bring instant illumination to your wet plate collodion photography with this introductory workshop. Discover the power and creative possibilities of strobe lighting and gain practical skills in portrait and still-life lighting techniques. Enhance your practice and make stunning images with the help of powerful yet economical strobes and light modifiers.
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Discover the blend of traditional and digital printing techniques in this workshop, where you'll learn how to layer colors from digital images using the platinum palladium and cyanotype processes. Unleash your creativity and master the art of combining monochrome tones with vibrant digital colors. Join us at the Penumbra Foundation to embark on this immersive journey of self-expression.
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Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Discover the art of layering platinum palladium prints with gum bichromate watercolor pigments in this immersive workshop. Dive into the process of creating digital negatives and learn the techniques of coating, exposing, and developing prints. Unleash your creativity and add depth and tone to your work with color gum bichromate pigments for stunning final prints.
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Discover how to elevate your photographic practice by incorporating research techniques in this weekend workshop. Explore the power of research to deepen project development and enhance intentionality in your work. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, this class will equip you with essential research and workflow skills for future projects.
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Experience the magic of creating unique images through the historic process of wet plate collodion. Learn the art of hand pouring chemicals onto metal plates to create stunning tintypes and ambrotypes. Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in this hands-on workshop.
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Learn the techniques perfected by 1850s daguerreotypists from modern master Mike Robinson in this hands-on workshop. Discover advanced concepts in contrast control and alternative fuming techniques to create exquisite, gilded images. Limited to six participants, no experience required.
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Unlock the transformative potential of photography as sculptural art at Penumbra Foundation. From photo transfer techniques to installation considerations, explore the fusion of image and form in this dynamic workshop. Dive into experimentation and creative exploration, guided by technical demonstrations and collaborative discussions, and unleash the boundless possibilities of photographs as sculptural mediums.
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Unleash the artistic possibilities of the Kallitype process at Penumbra Foundation's workshop. Delve into this historical photographic technique, exploring its subtle tonal variations and creative potential through demonstrations and hands-on learning. Whether novice or experienced, join us to experiment with this cost-effective alternative to platinum printing and discover the unique variations it offers.
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Unlock the transformative potential of photography as sculptural art at Penumbra Foundation. From photo transfer techniques to installation considerations, explore the fusion of image and form in this dynamic workshop. Dive into experimentation and creative exploration, guided by technical demonstrations and collaborative discussions, and unleash the boundless possibilities of photographs as sculptural mediums.
Jewelry Arts @ 22 E 49th St., New York, NY
Learn to take professional quality photos of your jewelry without the full professional studio set up. We will teach you how to utilize every object and light source to showcase your jewelry in the best possible way. Required Material: Bring your own DSRL camera equipment.
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
This class will explore the use of photography as a way of expression in contemporary art. A series of weekly assignments will encourage students to explore and expand their creative vision. The class will cover technical issues such as how to use a camera, exposure, light sources, managing color, and the use of the computer programs Photoshop and Lightroom to manage and adjust your images. Through weekly presentations, students will become familiar...
New York School of the Arts @ 315 E 62nd St, New York, NY
Create images rather than capture them. Expressive possibilities in historic photographic processes offer a compelling alternative to modern digital prints. Fine art papers, hand applied archival emulsions, and the mercurial effects of chemistry and changing light provide surprises and opportunities for the adventurous image maker. Topics will include cyanotypes, Van Dyke brown, bleaching, toning, paper selection, photograms, and the history of...
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
In this workshop we will place the language of color in a historical and philosophical context. Examining such disparate forms as cinema, painting, photography and sculpture, as well as various philosophical and theoretical ideas, this course will look at ways to create subjective and informed color in one’s own practice. Akin to world-building in science fiction, color becomes a concrete element in current photographic practice, both in the studio...
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Come explore surrounding New York City landmarks with instructor Robert Schaefer. In this 2 day workshop, students will explore striking elements of city architecture and produce digital negatives from their raw captures. Participants will visit the Flatiron Building, Empire State Building, Grand Central Station and the Chrysler Building among others. Students take their raw captures shot in camera that day and print them on transparency...
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Participants will learn how to apply “silvering out” techniques of chromoskedasic sabattier and Halo-chroming will be employed to create mirror-like, metallic areas on black and white prints. Additional topics covered will include adjusting for contrast with chemistry and warm or cool tone effects. MATERIALS LIST REQUIRED Black and white photo paper (Glossy & Matte will produce different effects, both are effective). Traditional...
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
This course is designed for those who have prior wet plate experience and are looking to hone in on technique. Sam will help students assess exposure in the studio, optimizing your lighting technique for subject matter, cleanliness of plates, view camera operation and more. Attendees are welcome to bring in examples of their own work for review. All the chemistry and materials are included, students can bring in their own camera to use during...
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
In this workshop, Lisa will teach students how to create glass negatives, tintypes and ambrotypes in camera. Students will learn the techniques of preparing the plate, pouring collodion, exposing, developing, fixing and varnishing as well as chemical mixing and safety. Workshop participants will be using 4x5” wood reproduction wet plate cameras all equipped with antique brass lenses. The cameras, chemicals and materials will be supplied.
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
The versatile and painterly bromoil process is a printing method that combines the arts of photography, printmaking, and painting. In this workshop, students will learn the process from start to finish. The Bromoil process begins by bleaching a black and white silver gelatin print to remove the silver. Lithographic ink is then applied with a brush or roller to replace the silver in the print. Any color or combination of colors can be used. Each...
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
This one day workshop introduces students to a simple yet beautiful lensless imaging technique: zone plate. A zone plate creates an image without an optical lens, giving an almost mystical glow to its subjects, resulting in romantic and ethereal soft focus imagery. Through lecture and hands-on learning, students will draw inspiration from photographers who have used zone plates and pinhole imagery and explore how various subjects are transformed...
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