Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 13 June
Pancake Hollow Road - 11am - 3 Hours
Lisa Olson
Beginner Photography Class – Take Control of Your Camera
This 3-hour hands-on course is designed to finally get you out of automatic mode and in full control of your camera. Learn how to intentionally create the images you see in your mind—no more guessing, frustration, or “lucky shots.”
Whether you're brand new to photography or ready to truly understand how your camera works, this class will give you a clear, step-by-step system for shooting with confidence. You'll learn how to manually set your exposure and understand why your images succeed—or fall short.
We'll cover:
• Understanding light and exposure
• How to use your camera's light meter
• Lenses and ISO (film speed)
• Controlling depth of field
• Freezing or showing motion
• A simple, repeatable formula for consistently strong images
Plenty of hands-on practice with your own equipment and real-world examples included.
Composition and Framing in Photography
Sunday 14 June
Bronx River Pathway Trail - White Plains - 12pm - 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.
Introduction to Photographic Lighting
Saturday 27 June
Pancake Hollow Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Lisa Olson
Photography is NOT about the camera.
It's about LIGHT.
In 36+ years as a professional photographer and photo stylist, I can tell you this:
The images that stop you in your tracks?
~ It's the lighting. Every time.
In this 3-hour intensive, you'll learn how to:
See and shape available light
Work confidently with sunlight, lamps, and strobes
Control exposure with intention
Set proper white balance for accurate color
Create depth, drama, and dimension
Whether you're brand new or already shooting professionally, this class will elevate how you see and how you shoot.
Angles and Views
Sunday 28 June
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.
Portrait Photography by Natural Light
Saturday 11 July
Pancake Hollow Road - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Lisa Olson
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.
Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 12 July
Bronx River Pathway Trail - White Plains - 12pm - 3 Hours
Kieran Roche
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 25 July
Pancake Hollow Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Lisa Olson
Beginner Photography Class – Take Control of Your Camera
This 3-hour hands-on course is designed to finally get you out of automatic mode and in full control of your camera. Learn how to intentionally create the images you see in your mind—no more guessing, frustration, or “lucky shots.”
Whether you're brand new to photography or ready to truly understand how your camera works, this class will give you a clear, step-by-step system for shooting with confidence. You'll learn how to manually set your exposure and understand why your images succeed—or fall short.
We'll cover:
• Understanding light and exposure
• How to use your camera's light meter
• Lenses and ISO (film speed)
• Controlling depth of field
• Freezing or showing motion
• A simple, repeatable formula for consistently strong images
Plenty of hands-on practice with your own equipment and real-world examples included.
Black and White Photography
Sunday 26 July
Bronx River Pathway Trail - White Plains - 12pm - 2.0 Hours
Kieran Roche
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Bring your camera with fully charged battery and memory card.
Landscape, Nature and Sunset Photography Class
Saturday 08 August
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 from a high vantage point, 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 from high up on the same exact hilltop, from which I have shot the photos below. If you like shooting landscapes, nature or both THIS is the class for you!
The Art of Food Photography
Saturday 22 August
Pancake Hollow Road - 10am - 3 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 Three hour, Hands-On creative workshop in the art of Food Photography!
Mastering Depth of Field & Macro Photography
Saturday 05 September
Pancake Hollow Road - 11am - 2 Hours
Lisa Olson
Mastering Depth of Field & Macro Photography:
Learn how to control focus with intention—from dreamy, blurred backgrounds to tack-sharp detail—and discover how macro photography opens an entirely new world of creative possibility. In this hands-on class, you will master depth of field and learn how aperture, distance, and lens choice work together to shape your images.
We will explore close-up and macro techniques, showing you how to isolate tiny details, control background blur, manage focus, and work with light at close distances. Whether you want artistic softness or extreme detail, this class will give you the tools to shoot with confidence and precision.
Perfect for photographers who want sharper control, stronger visual impact, and a fresh way of seeing the world up close.
Small subjects. Big creative results.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 19 September
Pancake Hollow Road - 11am - 3 Hours
Lisa Olson
Beginner Photography Class – Take Control of Your Camera
This 3-hour hands-on course is designed to finally get you out of automatic mode and in full control of your camera. Learn how to intentionally create the images you see in your mind—no more guessing, frustration, or “lucky shots.”
Whether you're brand new to photography or ready to truly understand how your camera works, this class will give you a clear, step-by-step system for shooting with confidence. You'll learn how to manually set your exposure and understand why your images succeed—or fall short.
We'll cover:
• Understanding light and exposure
• How to use your camera's light meter
• Lenses and ISO (film speed)
• Controlling depth of field
• Freezing or showing motion
• A simple, repeatable formula for consistently strong images
Plenty of hands-on practice with your own equipment and real-world examples included.