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Virtual Classrooms
are broadcasted live from our New York School. Each student participates remotely with fully interactive communication through two way audio (and video - optional). Enrich your experience with imagery shared by class mates from around the world, from Street Photography, Journalism, Landscape to food photography and everything in between.

Workshops include full hands on participation, in class photo shoots, individual attention and FAQ's.

Also, If your course includes an exhibition your photos will be posted on your behalf at our school showcase and online (optional). Virtual workshops and online classes are an excellent choice as you can attend from anywhere any time without disruption.

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Key features:


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  • Instant gratification. Get your questions answered on the spot. No need to spend countless hours researching online.
  • Every buck for your Money! Our trained instructors focus every minute of each class on you, your experience, your questions, and helping you to achieve your goals.
  • You will get merits. We'll provide you with a certificate of completion for each online course that you complete, backed by our 17+ years Photography School in NYC.
  • Convenience. Choose to fully participate, share your shots with us, or simply sit back at home and listen it. The choice is yours.

What you'll need: A gmail account. If using a computer that's it. (you'll just click on the link that we send you).

If using a cell phone, you'd need to install the Hangouts app.

After registration you'll be sent an "Attendee link" and the detailed instructions on how to attend. You'll also have time to test prior to class. Have your camera ready and be prepared to do in class photo shooting exercises

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DP19-1A - Camera Basics - 1 hour DP19-1A - Camera Basics - 1 hour

Are you getting confused with so many camera settings? This class will guide you through them. Session will cover camera menus, image quality and size, resolution, file formats, white balance, ISO and all other fundamental settings.

No prior photography knowledge required. Point-and-shoot or SLR cameras. Bring your camera with fresh batteries!


View recommended bundle and same day classes here.


FULL/CLOSED ("Add to cart" for waitlist)
DP19-1B - Shooting Basics - 1 Hour DP19-1B - Shooting Basics - 1 Hour

Learn to expose your photos correctly using automatic or manual mode. If your photos ever look too dark or too bright, or even slightly blurry, this class is good for you. Class content is applicable to DSLRs as well as point-and-shoot cameras.

Requirement: camera basics seminars, or equivalent experience — in other words, you should know the buttons, menu and basic settings of your camera.

View recommended bundle and same day classes here.


FULL/CLOSED ("Add to cart" for waitlist)
DP19-2A - Light and Exposure Tricks - 1 Hour DP19-2A - Light and Exposure Tricks - 1 Hour

Go beyond the basics! Learn how to capture special light effects and get creative with sunsets, sunshine, backlit scenes, candle light, indoor light, or just about any lighting effects. Class is good for automatic or manual cameras.

Requirement: camera basics and shooting basics seminars, or equivalent experience

View recommended bundle and same day classes here.


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DP19-2B - Shooting Workshop - 1 Hour DP19-2B - Shooting Workshop - 1 Hour

This is a hands-on photo shoot day, where students will carry on challenging exercises to experiment with the basics of camera, shooting, exposure, and lighting. Session will include Q&A, troubleshooting, and personalized guidance throughout the shoot. This session is highly recommended if you’re seeking to put your skills to test and clarify any questions prior to moving on to the next level. And it's a lot of fun!

Requirements: Manual or automatic cameras. Basics knowledge of the camera, settings, light, and exposure, in either manual or automatic mode.

View recommended bundle and same day classes here.


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DP19-3AB - Motion Blur - 2 Hours DP19-3AB - Motion Blur - 2 Hours

Learn what happens behind the scenes and why your photos look blurry at times. Avoid camera shake, low light blur, and add zooming and panning effects. Get your photos on spot as you want them. Expand your skills using motion purposefully: Capture waterfalls, paint with light, and much more.

Requirements: Any camera with manual or automatic mode.

View recommended bundle and same day classes here.


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DP19-3B - Creative Motion Blur DP19-3B - Creative Motion Blur

Expand your skills to creative imagery through the use of motion to your advantage. Capture waterfalls, paint with light, and much more! This session will include fun shooting practice.
Requirements: Any camera with manual or automatic mode. Motion blur basics or equivalent.


FULL/CLOSED ("Add to cart" for waitlist)
Interiors & Real Estate Photography - Mobile (2-Sessions): Nov 13-Nov 14, Wednesday & Thursday 4:00 PM-5:45 PM. Online Interiors & Real Estate Photography - Mobile (2-Sessions): Nov 13-Nov 14, Wednesday & Thursday 4:00 PM-5:45 PM. Online

Instructor: TBA.


(Mobile Video
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Full fee: $165.00
Online
open.
Master your Exposure & Imagery with Manual Mode (4-Sessions): Nov 18-Dec 09, Mondays 3:20 PM-5:30 PM. Online Master your Exposure & Imagery with Manual Mode (4-Sessions): Nov 18-Dec 09, Mondays 3:20 PM-5:30 PM. Online

Instructor: TBA.


(Master your Exposure & Imagery with Manual Mode
at PhotoManhattan)_PhotoManhattan)_.

Full fee: $345.00
Online
open.
Mobile Food Styling Photography (1-Sessions): Nov 20, Wednesday 5:15 PM-8:45 PM. In person Mobile Food Styling Photography (1-Sessions): Nov 20, Wednesday 5:15 PM-8:45 PM. In person

Instructor: TBA.


(Mobile Food Styling Photoshoot
at PhotoManhattan)_PhotoManhattan)_.

Full fee: $265.00
In-Person.
open.
Film Photography (2 Sessions): Nov 23-Nov 24, Saturday & Sunday 10:30 AM-1:00 PM. In-person/Outdoors. Film Photography (2 Sessions): Nov 23-Nov 24, Saturday & Sunday 10:30 AM-1:00 PM. In-person/Outdoors.

Bring your film camera and learn all about it, from loading film, to the camera settings, to film development guides. Instructor: TBA.


(Film Photography
at PhotoManhattan)_PhotoManhattan)_.

Full fee: $295.00
In-Person/Outdoors.
open.
Travel, Landscape & Street Photography (2-Sessions): Nov 23-Nov 24, Sat & Sun, 1:15 PM-4:30 PM. In-person: Outdoors Travel, Landscape & Street Photography (2-Sessions): Nov 23-Nov 24, Sat & Sun, 1:15 PM-4:30 PM. In-person: Outdoors

Instructor: TBA.


(Travel & Street Photography
at PhotoManhattan)_PhotoManhattan)_.

Full fee: $375.00
In-Person/Outdoors.
open.
Seminar Street Photography (1-Session): Nov 23, Saturday 1:15 PM-4:30 PM. In-person: Outdoors Seminar Street Photography (1-Session): Nov 23, Saturday 1:15 PM-4:30 PM. In-person: Outdoors

Instructor: TBA.


(Street Photography
at PhotoManhattan)_PhotoManhattan)_.

Full fee: $165.00
In-Person/Outdoors.
open.
Lightroom (4-Sessions): Dec 03-Dec 17, Tuesdays 6:00 PM-8:15 PM. Online Lightroom (4-Sessions): Dec 03-Dec 17, Tuesdays 6:00 PM-8:15 PM. Online

Instructor: TBA.


(Lightroom I
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Full fee: $325.00
Online
open.
Portrait & Headshots (4-Sessions): Dec 05-Dec 26, Thursdays 6:00 PM-7:45 PM. Online Portrait & Headshots (4-Sessions): Dec 05-Dec 26, Thursdays 6:00 PM-7:45 PM. Online

Instructor: TBA.


(Portrait & Headshots for Beginners
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Full fee: $325.00
Online
open.
Photoshop (4-Sessions): Dec 05-Dec 26, Thursdays 4:00 PM-5:45 PM. Online Photoshop (4-Sessions): Dec 05-Dec 26, Thursdays 4:00 PM-5:45 PM. Online

Instructor: TBA.


(Photoshop I
at PhotoManhattan)_PhotoManhattan)_.

Full fee: $325.00
Online
open.
Seminar iPhoneography: Dec 06, Friday 2:14 PM-4:15 PM. In-person/Outdoors. Seminar iPhoneography: Dec 06, Friday 2:14 PM-4:15 PM. In-person/Outdoors.

Instructor: TBA.


(iPhoneography
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Full fee: $95.00
In-Person/Outdoors.
open.
Visuals & Composition (4-Sessions): Dec 07-Dec 21, Saturdays 2:00 PM-4:15 PM. In-person: Outdoors Visuals & Composition (4-Sessions): Dec 07-Dec 21, Saturdays 2:00 PM-4:15 PM. In-person: Outdoors

Instructor: TBA.


(Visual Photography
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Full fee: $375.00
In-Person/Outdoors.
open.
Introduction to Photography (3-Sessions): Dec 07-Dec 21, Saturdays 11:00 PM-1:45 PM. In-person: Outdoors Introduction to Photography (3-Sessions): Dec 07-Dec 21, Saturdays 11:00 PM-1:45 PM. In-person: Outdoors

Instructor: TBA.

(Introduction to Photography
at PhotoManhattan)_PhotoManhattan)_.

Full fee: $375.00
In-Person/Outdoors.
open.
Mobile Food Styling Photography (2-Sessions): Dec 10-Dec 17, Tuesdays 4:00 PM-5:45 PM. Online Mobile Food Styling Photography (2-Sessions): Dec 10-Dec 17, Tuesdays 4:00 PM-5:45 PM. Online

Instructor: TBA.


(Mobile Food Styling Photography
at PhotoManhattan)_PhotoManhattan)_.

Full fee: $175.00
Online
open.
Interiors & Real Estate Photography - Mobile (2-Sessions): Dec 16-Dec 17, Monday & Tuesday 3:00 PM-4:45 PM. Online Interiors & Real Estate Photography - Mobile (2-Sessions): Dec 16-Dec 17, Monday & Tuesday 3:00 PM-4:45 PM. Online

Instructor: TBA.


(Mobile Video
at PhotoManhattan)_PhotoManhattan)_.

Full fee: $165.00
Online
open.
Travel, Landscape & Street Photography (2-Sessions): Dec 28-Dec 29, Sat & Sun, 10:30 AM-1:45 PM. In-person: Outdoors Travel, Landscape & Street Photography (2-Sessions): Dec 28-Dec 29, Sat & Sun, 10:30 AM-1:45 PM. In-person: Outdoors

Instructor: TBA.


(Travel & Street Photography
at PhotoManhattan)_PhotoManhattan)_.

Full fee: $375.00
In-Person/Outdoors.
open.
Film Photography (2 Sessions): Dec 28-Dec 29, Saturday & Sunday 2:00 PM-4:30 PM. In-person/Outdoors. Film Photography (2 Sessions): Dec 28-Dec 29, Saturday & Sunday 2:00 PM-4:30 PM. In-person/Outdoors.

Bring your film camera and learn all about it, from loading film, to the camera settings, to film development guides. Instructor: TBA.


(Film Photography
at PhotoManhattan)_PhotoManhattan)_.

Full fee: $295.00
In-Person/Outdoors.
open.
Seminar Street Photography (1-Session): Dec 28, Saturday 10:30 AM-1:45 PM. In-person: Outdoors Seminar Street Photography (1-Session): Dec 28, Saturday 10:30 AM-1:45 PM. In-person: Outdoors

Instructor: TBA.


(Street Photography
at PhotoManhattan)_PhotoManhattan)_.

Full fee: $165.00
In-Person/Outdoors.
open.


About us:

At PhotoManhattan we've been offering excellent photography instruction, photo rentals and exhibit space in NYC, USA, since 2003. More.. If you are ever in New York, come meet us, participate on our exhibits, use our rental (office/photo etc). Our school is your base.

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ONLINE CLASSES / WEBINAR'S SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Below are the system requirements for a Google+ Hangout:

Supported Browsers:


Supported Operating systems:

Google+ Hangouts supports the current version and 2 prior major release versions of the operating systems listed below on a rolling basis. The operating systems we support are:

  • Mac OS X
  • Windows
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
  • Chrome
  • Ubuntu and other Debian based Linux distributions

Processor Minimum Requirements:

Any 2 Ghz dual core processor or greater.


Bandwidth Recomendations:

  • For 1:1 connections we suggest a 1 mbps/1 mbps (up/down)
  • For group video connectivity we suggest 1 mbps/2 mbps (up/down)

The bandwidth used by Hangouts is adaptive and will vary to provide the best experience for the given conditions of the participants' network. Here is a guide for the minimum and maximum bandwidth requirements and expectations:

Minimum bandwidth required:

  • Outbound from the participant: 256 kbps
  • Inbound to the participant: 512 kbps

Ideal bandwidth for the best experience:

  • Outbound from the participant: 1 mbps
  • Inbound to the participant: 2.5 mbps

With group Hangouts of more than 2 people you can expect bandwidth usage in ideal situations to be:

  • Outbound from the participant in all situations: 900kbps
  • Inbound to the participant with 5 participants: 2mbps
  • Inbound to the participant with 10 participants: 3mbps

Other online and remote learning options:
1- Free Online photography tutorials: Get started right away with free photography tutorials that will guide you through the tricks & tips on photographing products for sale immediately. Find tutorials. 2- Remote assistance: Schedule a 30min remote session with one of our pros to assist you with your Photography. New! Request date, time, topic.
3- Private Tutoring: Book a tutor to your location within Manhattan, NYC. Schedule any time within 48 hours, customize topics to your specific needs, whether it's photography tips, ideas, just troubleshooting, or more technical training. View availability.

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