Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 25 January
N Broadway - 10am - 3 Hours
Rush Bradley Urschel
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.
Abstract Photography
Saturday 15 February
N Broadway - 10am - 2 Hours
Rush Bradley Urschel
Abstract photography involves capturing a subject in a way that renders it either partially or completely unrecognizable, emphasizing instead on the interplay of shapes, colors, and form.
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating striking and thought-provoking images through the use of abstraction.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of abstract photography, including composition, color, and texture. We will cover topics such as finding inspiration in everyday objects, experimenting with different angles and perspectives.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 08 March
N Broadway - 10am - 3 Hours
Rush Bradley Urschel
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.
Landscape & Wildlife Photography
Saturday 29 March
N Broadway - 10am - 2 Hours
Rush Bradley Urschel
It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 19 April
N Broadway - 10am - 3 Hours
Rush Bradley Urschel
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 10 May
N Broadway - 10am - 2 Hours
Rush Bradley Urschel
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.
Composition and Framing in Photography
Saturday 18 January
Bronx River Pathway Trail - White Plains - 10am - 2 Hours
Kieran Roche
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. Photographers of all experiences welcome, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can work together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
Macro Photography Meetup
Saturday 01 February
Downtown Bronxville - 10am - 2 Hours
Kelly Vasami
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.
The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
Food Photography Making Your Dishes Look As Good As They Taste
Saturday 01 February
Pancake Hollow Road - 1pm - 2 Hours
Lisa Olson
Ever wonder why that Quarter Pounder with Cheese looks so mouthwatering when you drove by the billboard, yet when you go to the drive-through right after to get one, it looks nothing in real life like it does in that photograph?
Ever wonder how produce is made to look so fresh and colorful with water droplets that seem to last forever? And we all have looked at a menu and wondered how they got the items to look so outrageously delicious? You would be surprised how simple it is to manipulate food in photography. It's all tricks of the trade! Personally one of my favorite subjects to shoot because subjects are usually colorful, there's a lot of creative leeway on how you light it, depending on what the purpose your image will be meant to serve.
Join me in a two hour, Hands-On creative workshop in the art of Food Photography!
Angles and Views
Sunday 02 February
Bronx River Pathway Trail - White Plains - 12pm - 2 Hours
Kieran Roche
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories. Finding strong compositions using Angles and Point of View.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 22 February
Pancake Hollow Road - 1pm - 3 Hours
Lisa Olson
Here it is! A 3-hour course to finally get you out of automatic mode on your camera and start taking control over the results you produce in turn giving you the best possible rendering of an image you found worth shooting. Why not do it right? If you are hooked on photography or just looking to learn how to use your camera this is the class for you. It is much more satisfying when you know you are fully responsible and it wasn't just a lucky shot or have all the disappointment when you can't seem to record WHAT YOU SEE!!! Just keeps coming out wrong no matter what you do and you Don't know what you're doing so it's fruitless and frustrating. So come join us for a 3-hour introductory class to manually setting your exposure to get EXACTLY the results you're trying for. We will discuss lighting, exposure, including teaching you about the light meter in your camera, about lenses, film speeds, and most importantly the step formula to taking a photo producing the results you want in all areas lighting, depth of field, controlling motion in your images (show or stop it) and much more with plenty of hands on experience.
Hope to see you there!
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 01 March
Bronx River Trail near Scarsdale - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Kelly Vasami
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.
Mastering Shutter Speeds: Showing and Stopping Motion
Saturday 15 March
Pancake Hollow Road - 1pm - 2 Hours
Lisa Olson
Ever wonder how some images show the same waterfall two completely different ways and wondered what was the difference? How did Ansel Adams do it? Or you were attracted to the way a photograph can show a group of cyclists stopped dead in their tracks, or as one big colorful blur? Well, it's all in mastering your shutter speed which can be manipulated by several other factors such as ISO and lens speeds. This class will open up your creativity and your imagination to take your images to an exciting level. We will discuss how to stop motion dead in its tracks as well as the long exposures that capture it and how to manipulate them. You will have even more creative freedom after taking this workshop.
Photographing Reflections
Saturday 22 March
Playland Park Boardwalk - 10am - 2 Hours
Kelly Vasami
We will be using natural water reflections and seeking out man-made reflective surfaces in the area to explore how we can use reflections to add depth and intrigue to our images. Reflections can help us to show our subject from an unusual, or from multiple, points of view. We can use reflections to abstract our subject or to make perfect mirror images. We'll even have a look at how we can create our own reflections when there are none around.
Backlighting, Bokeh and Bursts
Saturday 05 April
Pancake Hollow Road - 1pm - 2 Hours
Lisa Olson
In this hands-on two hour workshop, we will be exploring these three impactful lighting techniques. This class will be a combination of lecture, setting up and shooting a shot, using the Boken method of using your depth of field to create pleasing balls of light. If you have successfully unsuccessfully executed examples of any of these three techniques bring them for discussion!
Using Available Natural light for Still life and Portraits
Saturday 26 April
Pancake Hollow Road - 11am - 2 Hours
Lisa Olson
It is a well-known secret of professional photographers since time began that the most beautiful light is naturally existing light but you must learn ‘How to use it properly' first. As with artificial light, it must be diffused and the shadows softened. However, you can save yourself the expense of professional photo lighting all why using the most beautiful light source there is, the sun. Whether it be indoors or out, a still life or a portrait, natural sunlight can be manipulated the same way we manipulate it's man-made cousin. Come to this two hour workshop and learn everything you need to know about manipulating the most gorgeous light source there is for literally pennies on the dollar in comparison.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 17 May
Pancake Hollow Road - 11am - 3 Hours
Lisa Olson
Here it is! A 3-hour course to finally get you out of automatic mode on your camera and start taking control over the results you produce in turn giving you the best possible rendering of an image you found worth shooting. Why not do it right? If you are hooked on photography or just looking to learn how to use your camera this is the class for you. It is much more satisfying when you know you are fully responsible and it wasn't just a lucky shot or have all the disappointment when you can't seem to record WHAT YOU SEE!!! Just keeps coming out wrong no matter what you do and you Don't know what you're doing so it's fruitless and frustrating. So come join us for a 3-hour introductory class to manually setting your exposure to get EXACTLY the results you're trying for. We will discuss lighting, exposure, including teaching you about the light meter in your camera, about lenses, film speeds, and most importantly the step formula to taking a photo producing the results you want in all areas lighting, depth of field, controlling motion in your images (show or stop it) and much more with plenty of hands on experience.
Hope to see you there!
Landscape, Nature and Sunset Photography Class
Saturday 07 June
Pancake Hollow Road - 6pm - 3 Hours
Lisa Olson
Come join me for a 3 hour combination landscape/ nature photography class and outing that will conclude with us capturing the sunset, using all your newly gained knowledge. No more washed out skies or grey snow scenes ever. Learn to properly exposure your film for high contrast scenes, of which landscapes often are. We will discuss composition and the 5 elements of design, that create a strong composition. With over 88 acres of ponds, hills, horses, flowers and even a tiny waterfall so I can show you how to record its movement, just like Ansel Adams did! We will conclude with recording the sunset at 8:33pm for high up on the same hilltop from which I have shot the photos below. If you like shooting landscapes, nature or both THIS is the class for you!
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 22 February
Untermyer Gardens Conservancy - 10am - 2 Hours
Rachel Jackson
Watercolor can feel unpredictable (and sometimes like it has a mind of its own), but that's part of the fun! In this beginner-friendly class, we'll walk through the basics step by step, from getting the right amount of water on your brush to blending colors without making a muddy mess.
No pressure, no judgment, just a relaxed space to try new things, make a few happy mistakes and learn how to feel more in control of your brush. If you're new to watercolor or haven't touched your paints in a while, this class will help you get comfortable and improve your skills.
Beginner's Watercolor: Exploring Creative and Alternative Techniques
Saturday 22 March
41 Dock Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Rachel Jackson
Watercolor can be a little unpredictable, one minute you're blending beautifully, the next your paper looks like a puddle. This class is for beginners who want to get comfortable with the basics while trying out some fun, creative techniques that make watercolor less intimidating (and more forgiving).
We'll explore different ways to add texture, experiment with tools you already have at home, and learn how to let the paint do its thing, without fighting it. If you've been struggling with control or feel stuck on where to start, this is the perfect class to loosen up and enjoy the process.
If you've ever thought, 201cMaybe watercolor just isn't for me, 201d this class is here to change your mind.
