Our first workshop covers the basics of aperture and shutter speed, giving you the skills you need to switch to manual mode on your camera. This half-day seminar balances educational presentations with hands-on location shooting, and provides both classroom-setting and on-site instruction. Included in this workshop is a complimentary copy of our “Manual on Manual,” with everything you need to know about making the creative leap to full manual...
COMING SOON: Our full Switch to Manual I course will be available as a series of short videos which you’ll be able to purchase right from this website. Contact us if you’d like to receive notice when they are available....
In recent times street art has since been properly recognized as the cutting edge of the urban art scene. Our Street Art walk celebrates the artists by plunging into their wild, vibrant world. As with all our walks the goal is to help you express your unique vision, building on the inspiration and radical imagery of NYC’s creative rebels. We’ll get you there, and provide support and technical assistance. But what you shoot and how you shoot it is...
Wander the paths of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden as Mother Nature shows off her softer side. This walk is designed to cover a wide range of shooting opportunities from macro to landscape to (if we’re lucky) some of Brooklyn’s native birds and animals as they shake off their winter blues. Join us at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, one of the oldest and most beautiful botanic gardens in the country, for a morning photo walk as we discover the hidden...
Established in 1838, Green-Wood is one of the oldest and most beautiful cemeteries in the country. At 478 acres, it’s one of the largest cemeteries with over a half million permanent “residents,” including such famous and infamous folks as Leonard Bernstein, Boss Tweed, William “Bill The Butcher” Poole, Joey Gallo, and Samuel F.B. Morse. Green-Wood is also a Revolutionary War historic site (the Battle of Long Island in 1776...
The Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Two of the most well know bridges in the city and two of the most photogenic. Get your walking shoes ready because this walk starts in Manhattan, crosses the Brooklyn Bridge and then back to the city over the Manhattan Bridge, ending up in Chinatown. Expect spectacular views from both bridges. Expect fantastic street views of both bridges from Manhattan and Brooklyn. This photo walk is scheduled for Thursday...
Join us for a fun night shoot in Washington Square Park Sunday evening, August 18th, at 8pm, at the arch. If you arrive late just look for the dancer with the illuminated hula hoop. That’ll be Joannah Birney, the talented hula hoop dancer we’ll be photographing. Bring a tripod if you have one and a bring a few bucks for a cold Belgian beer afterwards at Vol de Nuit (6th Ave and W 4th next to the Washington Square Diner), and for a tip for...
Hello Walkers. This is the page where I’ll be posting more elaborate update information. Please bookmark this page and check back often for updated info regarding our October 5th photo walk in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Photo Workshop: Like I mentioned, I run this photo workshop business and website with my partner Tom called Switch to Manual where we teach people how to use the manual settings on their camera. You can read about us...
As every professional photographer knows, taking control of your camera’s basic settings is the doorway to real creativity. Most people new to photography have a vague sense that it’s possible to control the camera’s settings, but are intimidated by the myth that to do so requires years of technical study.
Learn MoreOur photo walks and workshops are designed to instruct you in the use of the manual controls of your camera. We’ve chosen spectacular locations in Brooklyn and the New York City area for you to test out your new skills.
Learn MoreOur first workshop covers the basics of aperture and shutter speed, giving you the skills you need to switch to manual mode on your camera. This half-day seminar balances educational presentations with hands-on location shooting, and provides both classroom-setting and on-site instruction.
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