photo classes with Judah S. Harris

Please join my mailing list using the yellow sign up box right above, to receive up-to-date information on new classes and programs.

Courses will be held in Manhattan. If there's enough demand, there may be additional class opportunities in Monsey, Bergen County, NJ, as well as in Brooklyn.

About the Instructor
Judah S. Harris

When The New York Times published a half page of photographs from Judah S. Harris' photo essay of a Brooklyn matzah bakery in March 2010 (on the Sunday before Pesach), more than 2500 of the newspaper's readers clicked-through to view the complete series at his website.

One of the most recognized photographers in the Jewish community, Judah has attracted significant attention with multiple appearances on the pages of The New York Times, The Forward, Mishpacha Magazine, and many Jewish publications in the New York area, as well as on the covers of more than 40 novels to date. He has been profiled in leading visual arts magazines and has been a repeat guest on WOR News Talk Radio.

Judah has been invited to speak about visual literacy at Jewish day schools and has taught at Fashion Institute of Technology. He offers group as well as private instruction in many areas of photography and consults in visual and social marketing for small business, retail shops, boutique hotels and local restaurants, and nonprofit organizations.

www.judahsharris.com/visit

To enroll in a class or if you have any questions,
please email: workshops@judahsharris.com

Join the mailing list (scroll back to the top of the page), to receive updates about new classes.

Planning a visit to New York? Sign up for a private
photo lesson or photo walking tour with Judah S. Harris,
or join one of our scheduled events. These itineraries
offer tourists an exceptional way to to see the city, while improving their photography skills and visual acumen.

You'll have the chance to explore both popular sites,
as well as off-the-beaten-path NYC neighborhoods and locations that even many New Yorkers don't know about.

For more information, email: workshops@judahsharris.com

Photo Project Seminar

Class times will be scheduled based on student availability

Jump-start a personal photo project with valuable peer and mentor critique. Participants meet three times as a group for 1.5 hour sessions and once individually with Judah S. Harris for a one hour consultation about a personal photography project.

Personal projects provide a focused, concentrated, and meaningful way to immerse oneself in the photographic medium while exploring a specific subject of interest. They can take weeks or even years and often evolve in unexpected ways.

A number of publishing and presentation options will be discussed as part of this seminar, which is limited to 7 participants.

$295 per person. Registration requires permission of the instructor.

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The Basics of Digital Photography - 3-part series TBA 6:30pm-9:30pm TBA 7:00pm-9:30pm TBA 7:00pm-9:30pm Manhattan location o Understanding camera terminology and camera settings (e.g. Focal Length, Shutter Speed, and ISO) o Techniques for photographing people, events, and travel locations o Tips for better composition o Software photo editing overview o When to use a film camera o Practice exercises to improve your photographic skills o Exposure o Composition o Lighting tips and how to use on-camera flash o How to choose your best photos, o Intro to photo editing software, with some techniques and tricks! o Photo essay assignment and instructor review o Image file types – comparing JPEG & RAW o Lighting and advanced flash use o Depth of field – what is it, how to use it for better photos o How to create great portraits o Street photography and approaching ‘strangers’ o Outdoor photography, such as nature and landscapes o When to break the "rules," for better photos o Tips on how to best solve photographic “problems” (e.g. low light, lack of obvious subjects to photograph) o Developing a personal style o Raising the quality of amateur photography using peer critiques o Online class photo exhibit This class is open to Beginner and Intermediate photographers and limited to 15 participants. $275 per person	Please join my mailing list using the yellow sign up box right above, to receive up-to-date information on new classes and programs. Courses will be held in Manhattan. If there's enough demand, there may be additional class opportunities in Monsey, Bergen County, NJ, as well as in Brooklyn. About the Instructor Judah S. Harris When The New York Times published a half page of photographs from Judah S. Harris' photo essay of a Brooklyn matzah bakery in March 2010 (on the Sunday before Pesach), more than 2500 of the newspaper's readers clicked-through to view the complete series at his website.
Kissena Park Nature Photo Workshops October 27, 30 November 3, 6, 10, 15, 17 addl dates in December 10:15am-12:45pm & 2:00pm-4:30pm (10/27 will have only 2:00pm class) Designed for serious photo enthusiasts, this walk around historic Kissena Lake in Flushing, Queens provides access to many nature subjects - majestic trees and leaf patterns, ducks, turtles, and migrating birds, or the human element that can be found interacting with the outdoors. Short assignments are given to the group to help improve technique, composition skills, and the use of available light in a more creative manner. Info $135 per person Get a $15 discount - use promo code KP11SP Walk Manhattan 1 Photo Tour November 20 December 1 addl dates in December and January 10:45am-2:15pm This is the first in a series of explorative Manhattan photo walks led by Judah S. Harris. The itinerary includes Lower Manhattan, Chinatown, and the Lower East Side and offers a special combination of architecture, water vistas, street photography, and Jewish life. Instruction in camera technique and visual composition will be provided along the approximately three-mile route. Here's a chance to really "see" New York! Info $90 per person Walk Manhattan 3 Photo Tour October 28 November 4, 16, 27 addl dates in December and January 10:00am-1:30pm (11/16 tour will be 1:00pm-4:30pm) 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 to really "see" New York! Info $90 per person	One of the most recognized photographers in the Jewish community, Judah has attracted significant attention with multiple appearances on the pages of The New York Times, The Forward, Mishpacha Magazine, and many Jewish publications in the New York area, as well as on the covers of more than 40 novels to date. He has been profiled in leading visual arts magazines and has been a repeat guest on WOR News Talk Radio. Judah has been invited to speak about visual literacy at Jewish day schools and has taught at Fashion Institute of Technology. He offers group as well as private instruction in many areas of photography and consults in visual and social marketing for small business, retail shops, boutique hotels and local restaurants, and nonprofit organizations. www.judahsharris.com/visit To enroll in a class or if you have any questions, please email: workshops@judahsharris.com Join the mailing list (scroll back to the top of the page), to receive updates about new classes.
The Magical Holga workshop - NYC November 13, 9:45am-3:15pm Fall in love with a plastic toy camera! The Holga is a popular very affordable film camera with an almost cult-like following that produces non-traditional and uniquely creative results for all its users. It is considered a choice learning and creative tool for visual artists, from amateur to professional. There will be a follow-up dinner review session at a kosher restaurant on the Wednesday evening that follows the Sunday class (11/13), from 6:30pm-8:30pm, where class participants will share the Holga photographs they have taken and have an opportunity for peer critique. The Magical Holga photography workshop is open to all levels, but limited to 12 participants. www.judahsharris.com/holga $245 per person, includes HOLGA camera and film Get a $25 discount - use promo code MH11FB	Planning a visit to New York? Sign up for a private photo lesson or photo walking tour with Judah S. Harris, or join one of our scheduled events. These itineraries offer tourists an exceptional way to to see the city, while improving their photography skills and visual acumen. You'll have the chance to explore both popular sites, as well as off-the-beaten-path NYC neighborhoods and locations that even many New Yorkers don't know about. For more information, email: workshops@judahsharris.com
Photo Project Seminar Class times will be scheduled based on student availability Jump-start a personal photo project with valuable peer and mentor critique. Participants meet three times as a group for 1.5 hour sessions and once individually with Judah S. Harris for a one hour consultation about a personal photography project. Personal projects provide a focused, concentrated, and meaningful way to immerse oneself in the photographic medium while exploring a specific subject of interest. They can take weeks or even years and often evolve in unexpected ways. A number of publishing and presentation options will be discussed as part of this seminar, which is limited to 7 participants. $295 per person. Registration requires permission of the instructor.