Street Photography
Saturday 11 July
Jersey City waterfront - 5pm - 2 Hours
Jayashri Vemuri
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Nature and Depth
Saturday 08 August
Runnymede Rd. - 9:15am - 2 Hours
Jayashri Vemuri
Explore the nuances of depth and dimension in nature photography. This workshop will guide you through leveraging depth of field, creating a sense of layering, and incorporating foreground elements to add depth and storytelling to your nature images.
Street Photography
Saturday 05 September
Jersey City waterfront - 5pm - 2 Hours
Jayashri Vemuri
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Nature and Depth
Saturday 26 September
Runnymede Rd. - 5pm - 2 Hours
Jayashri Vemuri
Explore the nuances of depth and dimension in nature photography. This workshop will guide you through leveraging depth of field, creating a sense of layering, and incorporating foreground elements to add depth and storytelling to your nature images.
Portrait Photography
Sunday 28 June
Van Cortlandt Park - 4:30pm - 2 Hours
Jerome Brissett
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you understand the fundamentals of portrait lighting, posing, and composition.
Composition and Advancing Your Skills in Photography
Sunday 12 July
Central Park - 11am - 2 Hours
Bob London
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame. First we will go over basic skills and how to use these towards our creative endeavors. The viewfinder will become our canvas and we will work on rule of thirds, leading lines, visual weight, balance and perspective. This meetup is suitable for advanced beginners, and anyone looking to refine how they build a photograph.
The City at Night
Sunday 19 July
St. George Neighborhood - 7pm - 2 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
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.
Magic Hour Photography with Bonus Fill Flash Portrait Techniques
Saturday 25 July
The Oculus and Transportation Hub - 7pm - 2 Hours
Bob London
Twilight photography when the sky turns blue and the building lights come on is a stunning look. We will also talk about flash fill in general, how to use with portraits and with the magic hour.
Rule of Thirds and Image Critique
Sunday 26 July
Wolf's Pond Park - 12pm - 2 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
Sharpen your composition skills with a focused session on the rule of thirds, then put it into practice on a short photo walk. We will finish with a friendly image critique where you will get practical feedback on framing, balance, and storytelling. Ideal for beginners and a solid refresher for experienced shooters. Bring your camera, a charged battery, and a memory card.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 26 July
Van Cortlandt Park area, The Bronx - 1pm - 3.0 Hours
Angela Theresa Egic
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? This 3-hour beginner's photography class will cover camera settings, composition techniques, and practical exercises to help you take better photos. Perfect for those new to photography or those looking to refresh their skills.
Beginner's Photography Meetup
Sunday 09 August
Central Park - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Bob London
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! We'll cover the basics of manual settings, composition, and getting great shots in the park. Participants bring their own equipment. Guided exercises and feedback throughout.
Bring all your image taking issues and we will work through them, think of it as photo therapy. If these terms are foreign to you; Shutter lag, selective blur, panning , fill flash, false color, short focus, lens compression, the kelvin scale, Bokeh – then this class is for you.
Shooting in Manual Mode Class
Saturday 15 August
Wolf's Pond Park - 12pm - 3 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
Prime Lens Meet-up 35mm or 50mm
Sunday 16 August
Wolfs pond park - 12pm - 2 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
No zoom lenses - only prime lenses 35mm or 50mm. Join us to explore the benefits of primes through hands-on shooting. All levels welcome. Bring your prime lens, charged battery, memory card, water, and umbrella if rainy. No zoom lenses. Only primesNo zoom lenses. Only primes
No zoom lenses. Only primes
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 22 August
Midland Beach - 12pm - 2 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
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
Monday 31 August
Wolf's Pond Park - 12pm - 3 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
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 03 October
Wolf's Pond Park - 12pm - 3.0 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
In this 3-hour beginner's photography class, you will learn essential camera settings, composition, and basic techniques to build confidence behind the lens. Suitable for those new to photography or looking to refresh their skills.
Urban Sketching with Watercolor From Line to Life
Saturday 04 July
Roosevelt Island - 11am - 2 Hours
Md Saidur Rahman (Rafi)
Join us for a relaxed urban sketching session where we will turn line drawings of buildings into expressive watercolor sketches. Focus on mood and simplicity. No perfection needed. Participants bring their own materials.
Charcoal Sketching: Light & Shadow
Sunday 12 July
South Whitehall Township - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Thomas Nieman
Explore value, contrast, and edges using charcoal. Practice blocking in shapes, building mass, and refining details. Perfect for beginners developing shading skills in a relaxed setting. Participants bring their own materials.
Beginner Plein Air Sketching
Sunday 26 July
South Whitehall Township - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Thomas Nieman
Join us for a beginner-friendly outdoor sketching session. Learn techniques for capturing landscapes and scenes on location. All skill levels welcome. Participants bring their own materials.
Charcoal Sketching: Light & Shadow
Sunday 02 August
South Whitehall Township - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Thomas Nieman
Explore value, contrast, and edges using charcoal. Practice blocking in shapes, building mass, and refining details. Perfect for beginners developing shading skills in a relaxed setting. Participants bring their own materials.
Charcoal Sketching: Light & Shadow
Sunday 09 August
South Whitehall Township - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Thomas Nieman
Explore value, contrast, and edges using charcoal. Practice blocking in shapes, building mass, and refining details. Perfect for beginners developing shading skills in a relaxed setting. Participants bring their own materials.
