Outdoor Portraits
Sunday 24 September
Gantry Park - Long Island City - 1pm - 3 Hours
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.
You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.
This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
Photoshop & Lightroom Basics
Saturday 30 September
Midtown - 9am - 2 Hours
Photoshop & Lightroom Basics
This course provides beginners with a concise introduction to Photoshop and Lightroom. Learn essential tools and techniques to enhance images, manipulate layers, apply filters, and organize photos. Gain hands-on experience in a one-day class that covers key features and functionalities of both software programs.
Looking at Autumn Photography Meetup
Saturday 30 September
Silver Lake Park, Staten Island - 10am - 2 Hours
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Street Art Photography
Saturday 30 September
North Ironbound - 12pm - 2 Hours
Immerse yourself in the vibrant and eclectic world of street art, a distinctive art form scattered throughout city corners across the globe. Master the art of photographing these urban creations thriving in bustling public spaces often teeming with traffic. Join us and learn how to perfectly capture these intricate marvels, with or without human elements, transforming everyday streets into extraordinary canvas of art with our expert guidance.
iPhone Photography Class
Saturday 07 October
Snug Harbor Cultural Center - 10am - 3 Hours
They say your best camera is always with you; for many of us the DSLR can be a little cumbersome to carry or perhaps just not the right place for the type of camera! You may have a newer iphone that has some fantastic capabilities that are present on your DSLR you didn't know about. This session is all about embracing the use of a Smartphone in lieu of a DSLR.
Whether you own a DSRL, or perhaps want to see the features you can use on your iPhone - this session will be perfect for you!
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 07 October
Dayton - 12pm - 2 Hours
Discover the art of capturing nature's beauty through your camera lens in an intriguing workshop. Learn how to utilize your camera settings ingeniously to turn ordinary scenes into captivating pieces of art.
From the intricate details like the focus on a dew speckled rose to vast compositions like a field swathed in wildflowers, nature is teeming with potential images. The key is to spot and capture them in a striking manner that embellishes your wall space.
This workshop will teach you how to make your subjects stand out using different angles, distinct lighting, and creative settings. Let the world see nature through your lens and experience how a simple snapshot can transform into extraordinary artwork.
The City at Night
Sunday 08 October
Astoria Park - 7pm - 2 Hours
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.
In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Minimalist Photography
Saturday 14 October
Jersey City - 12pm - 2 Hours
Minimalist photography is about stripping a subject down to its most elegant essence.
This session will help us create photos that cut through the clutter by emphasizing the essentials, including clean lines and empty spaces.
All levels are welcome!
Fall Foliage Meetup
Saturday 21 October
1150 Clove Rd, Staten Island, NY 10301 - 10am - 2 Hours
Lets explore and find the colors change as the seasons do. We'll explore natures beauty and colors change and try to capture the best photograph as we discuss the correct settings and exposure for the scene.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 21 October
Seventh Avenue - 12pm - 3 Hours
Eager to delve deeper into the intricacies of your camera and escape from automatic exposure? Seize this opportunity to truly understand your device. We're introducing an insightful session where we'll extensively cover camera settings like shutter speed aperture ISO, elucidating how they influence your shots' exposure. Further enhance your skills as we apply these newfound insights, all under the expert guidance of a professional photographer.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 22 October
Astoria Park - 1pm - 3 Hours
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.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 28 October
East Ferry - 12pm - 2 Hours
Looking to enhance your selfie skills or kickstart your photography portfolio? Join us at our expert-led workshop that covers the core principles of portrait photography. This event presents an excellent opportunity for you to ignite your creativity and expand your technical familiarity. Discover optimal camera settings, location selection secrets, and key insight into lighting and poses that accentuate a model's best attributes. Moreover, we impart critical techniques to establish rapport for capturing the authentic emotions and natural reactions of a subject. Don't miss this chance to elevate your photography skills to new heights.
