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Experience the vibrant streets of NYC as your classroom in these on-location photography classes. Learn the art of capturing stunning cityscapes, street photography, and portraits against iconic backdrops such as Times Square, Central Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

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Photography on the Lawn

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

Have you ever wanted to get feedback about your photographs, or wondered what deeper meaning other people might find in them? This class is a photographic discussion on a lawn in Central Park, a chance to see the work of others in the group and to contemplate the stories of our lives that are present or imagined in the pictures we encounter. What do you think a photograph is saying, what does it remind you of in your own life, what's happening in...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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Walk Manhattan 4 Photo Tour

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

One in a series of explorative Manhattan photo walks led by Judah S. Harris. The itinerary includes Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village, up Broadway to Union Square Park, and then on to Madison Square Park. Here's a chance to engage in some serious street photography - documenting people in real situations - and capture compositions of diverse forms of city architecture.  Instruction in camera technique and visual composition will be...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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Sunday Flea Market

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

Spend a  morning at an Upper West Side flea market searching for objects of interest and doing some people watching. Each participant will work on their own photo essay to portray the diverse aspects of the flea market experience - as they see it. Photo instruction in composition, people photography, camera settings and lens choices, and the art of the photo essay will be provided. Note: Class is $90 per person. If you're bringing a friend,...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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Photographing the High Line

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

High Line Park on the West Side of Manhattan exists on a historic freight rail track built in the 1930s, as part of an effort to get dangerous train traffic off the streets of the city. Any visitor who's walked the High Line knows that the array of architecture and views of both city and waterside are unique.  The photographic challenge is to organize the elements that present themselves to the viewer, to identify at times simpler compositions,...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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Intro to Digital Photography

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

Digital photography and the "automatic settings" have made picture taking easier than ever, but the best results come from understanding how the camera functions, and artistic considerations - such as composition, the use of light, and capturing real life subjects - that are essential ingredients for good photography.  In this 90-minute class, you'll learn some of the basics of digital photography: Understanding camera terminology and camera...

(2) Beginner 18 and older
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Gantry Plaza State Park

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

This lesser-known state park in Long Island City has been many years in the works and offers some of the best views of the NYC skyline, together with wood benches and walkways. Come explore the scenery and photograph park visitors who may be flying kites, fishing, or just enjoying the water views. This well-designed park is a formal industrial site and sits right next to the Pepsi-Cola sign, a reminder of the Pepsi bottling plant  that was located...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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Walk Manhattan 2 Photo Tour

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

Walk through parts of Washington Heights - with a chance to photograph neighborhood street life, views of the Hudson River, and one of Northern Manhattan's great spots - Fort Tryon Park, with many enjoyable walking paths, stone walls and arches, and a vantage point overlooking the George Washington Bridge and parts of Manhattan and the Bronx.  Instruction in camera technique and visual composition will be provided along the approximately two-and-a-half-mile...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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Walk Manhattan 3 Photo Tour

Judah S. Harris Photo Workshops

One in a series of explorative Manhattan photo walks led by Judah S. Harris. The itinerary includes Central Park, exploring both the more familiar open spaces and some hidden spots off the beaten path. Architecture, nature, vistas, and the human element come together in this 843-acre oasis in the heart of Manhattan.  Instruction in camera technique and visual composition will be provided along the approximately three-mile route. Here's a chance...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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Circle Line Sunset Shoot

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Join us for an inspiring evening on the circle line as we cruise all around New York City photographing the beautiful lights and sights of the city during the magic hour and after! We will meet on the dock to go over techniques to be used on the boat and begin our shoot early. Towards the end we will collect memory cards and do a short review of photographs taken participants who volunteer. You also have the option of having your photographs featured...

All levels 18 and older
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Liberty State Park (NJ)

Digital Photo Academy @ Morris Pesin Drive and Edward Hart Drive, Jersey City, NJ

Embark on a photographic journey at Liberty State Park, where history meets natural beauty along the Hudson River. Explore iconic landmarks like the Central Railroad of New Jersey train station and the poignant Vietnam Memorial, capturing the essence of past and present in every frame. Join us to refine your skills amidst this dynamic backdrop, and transform moments into timeless photographs.

(146) All levels 15 and older
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Philadelphia's Piers: Cherry Street & Race Street

Princeton Photo Workshop @ Herrontown Road, Princeton, NJ

The new indoor/outdoor Cherry Street Pier, on Philadelphia's Delaware River waterfront, preserves the historic character of a 100 year-old warehouse with its original railroad tracks, steel-trussed roof and masonry headhouses. This vibrant year-round space is replete with photographic opportunities including working artist studios in repurposed cargo shipping containers, an active bazaar and abundant street photography. We will also visit Race Street...

(23) All levels 13 and older
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