About us…
Unlock the full potential of your photography skills with our year-round, comprehensive photography classes at The Photography Workshop. We deeply value your time and energy, dedicating ourselves to ensuring that each participant has an extraordinary experience. Our team of seasoned professional photographers is committed to guiding you in capturing images that are not just visually stunning but also rich in imagination and unforgettable moments. With personalized attention to camera settings, composition, and a nurturing learning environment, we aim to transform your photography journey. Whether you're a budding enthusiast or an experienced professional, our classes are designed to foster growth, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the art of photography. Join us at The Photography Workshop, where every shutter click brings you closer to achieving your photographic aspirations.
Most of our Fall, Winter and Spring photography classes and workshop are geared towards adults, but teens are welcomed also. We also offer Summer Photography Camps for teens.
2025 Photography Travel Workshops
Sunday, April 27, 2025 through Thursday, April 30, 2025.
The Great Smoky Mountain Spring Experience: Landscapes, Waterfalls, Wildlife & Stars in the SmokiesSunday, June 8, 2025 through Friday, June 13, 2025.
Photographing Oregon's Coastline and the Majestic Redwood ForestsAugust 4, 2025 through 11AM on Thursday, August 7, 2025
WOW! – Adventures in Acadia!Sunday, September 28, 2025 through 11PM on Thursday, October 2, 2025
Desert Dreams: Photographing the Canyons, Cliffs and Night Skies of Southwest Utah\
WOW! - Photography Boot Camp I / Camera & Exposure Basics
Have you recently acquired a DSLR or Mirrorless camera, or is your camera gathering dust on a shelf due to its intimidating array of buttons and dials? Don't worry – we've got you covered with a FUN and INTERACTIVE introductory photography course! In this course, you'll gain a solid understanding of exposure and your camera's most vital buttons and dials, learning precisely when and how to use them. We'll also unveil the secrets of creating stunning photographs by exploring essential compositional elements. It's worth noting that many of our previous students have achieved photography awards following their participation in this class. If you own a DSLR or Mirrorless camera, this class comes highly recommended. Join us and unlock your photography potential! Six Dates to choose from!
Location: Photography Learning Center & Studio, 200 East Rosedale Ave, 2nd Floor, West Chester, PA 19382
Registration Fee: $199.00 (Each class is 5-Sessions)
Option 1: Mondays, January 13, 2025 - February 3, 2025 from 10:00AM - 12:30PM (5-Sessions)* Field Trip Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 10:00AM-12:30PM at Longwood Gardens. (Admissions to gardens not included)
Option 2: Mondays, January 13, 2025 - February 3, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM (5-Sessions)* Field Trip Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 10:00AM-12:30PM at Longwood Gardens. (Admissions to gardens not included)
Option 3: Saturdays, January 11, 2025 - February 8, 2025 from 10:00AM - 12:30PM (5-Sessions)* Field Trip Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 10:00AM-12:30PM at Longwood Gardens. (Admissions to gardens not included)
Option 4: Thursdays, February 27, 2025 - March 20, 2025 from 10:00AM - 12:30PM (5-Sessions)* Field Trip Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 10:00AM-12:30PM at Longwood Gardens. (Admissions to gardens not included)
Option 5: Thursdays, February 27, 2025 - March 20, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM (5-Sessions)* Field Trip Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 10:00AM-12:30PM at Longwood Gardens. (Admissions to gardens not included)
Option 6: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - April 23, 2025 from 10:00AM - 12:30PM (5-Sessions)* Field Trip Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 10:00AM-12:30PM at Philadelphia Navy Yard
Option 7: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - April 23, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM (5-Sessions)* Field Trip Sunday, April 19, 2025 from 10:00AM-12:30PM at Philadelphia Navy Yard
Option 8: Thursdays, May 8, 2025 - May 29, 2025 from 10:00AM - 12:30PM (5-Sessions)* Field Trip Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 6:00PM-9:00PM at Wilmington Water Front
Option 9: Thursdays, May 8, 2025 - May 29, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM (5-Sessions)* Field Trip Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 6:00PM-9:00PM at Wilmington Water Front
Option 10: Saturdays, July 12, 2025 - August 9, 2025 from 10:00AM - 12:30PM (5-Sessions)* Field Trip Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 10:00AM-12:30PM at Longwood Gardens. (Admissions to gardens not included)
WOW! – Photography Boot Camp II / The Art of Seeing Creatively
Are you confident in your camera skills but find yourself yearning for more captivating photographs? Join us for a concise, five-session journey where we'll unveil straightforward camera and software techniques that will elevate your image-capturing abilities. Our aim is to provide you with fresh insights, ignite your creativity, and empower you to take your photography to new heights.
In these sessions, we'll equip you with innovative ideas and inspire you to explore photography with renewed enthusiasm. Our focus is on enhancing your composition skills, encouraging you to see the world through a more creative lens. Elevate your photography game, and embrace the art of crafting truly mesmerizing images!
Registration Fee: $ 239.00 (5-Sessions)
Option 1: March 27, 2025 thru April 17, 2025 from 10:00AM - 12:30PM in our West Chester Studio. (* Field Trip to Longwood Gardens, April 12, 2025 From 10:00AM - 12:30PM - Admissions not included).
Option 2: March 27, 2025 thru April 17, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM in our West Chester Studio. (* Field Trip to Longwood Gardens, April 12, 2025 From 10:00AM - 12:30PM - Admissions not included).
WOW! - Spectacular SmartPhone Photography!
One of the biggest misconceptions is that you can't take serious photographs with a smart phone. Today's smart phones are quickly catching up with the technology in advanced DSLR cameras. But, as with any camera, a person can take great or poor photos. We will provide you with the knowledge and techniques so that you can use your smart phone to take pictures that are so amazing that no one would even believe you didn't use a professional DSLR.
Registration Fee: $129.00 (2_Sessions)
Option 1: Thursday, January 9, 2025 & January 16, 2025 from 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Option 2: Thursday, January 9, 2025 & January 16, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Option 3: Monday, February 24, 2025 & March 3, 2025 from 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Option 4: Monday, February 24, 2025 & March 3, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Option 5: Tuesdays, May 27, 2025 & June 3, 2025 from 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Option 6: Tuesdays, May 27, 2025 & June 3, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
At The Workshop (Free Image Reviews)
Join fellow photographers in a welcoming setting. Do you have photos to share? A really cool process others might enjoy? Just have questions? This casual monthly gathering if for photographers of all levels. Please RSVP for each gathering even if you are not sharing images.
*Additional details provided when you click the RSVP button*
Registration Fee: $ 0 (FREE)
Option 1: Friday, January 3, 2025 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Option 2: Friday, February 7, 2025 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Option 3: Friday, March 7, 2025 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Option 4: Friday, April 4, 2025 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Option 5: Friday, May 2, 2025 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Option 6: Friday, June 6, 2025 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM
WOW! Let’s Get Creative!
Winter can be a challenging time for people to find interesting things to photograph. Join us for this three week course where we will get your creative juices flowing as we show you how to capture amazing images from dancing liquids, exploding water balloons, mesmerizing reflections and more. Learn important design elements, tips and tricks. Most of our time will be spent indoors, but we will venture outside as well.
Registration Fee: $ 149.00 (3-Sessions)
Meets: Sunday, January 5, 2025 — January 19, 2025 from 10:00AM - 12:30PM
WOW! – Creative Night Photography!
Specially Priced Class. Just $49.00! (Save $100 !!! )
This is one of our most popular and fun classes offered. While we will teach you all about capturing images at night with available light, But the real fun begins when we show you how to add your own colorful lighting effects. Car trails, nighttime cityscapes, painting with brushes, shapes, words, spirographs, PixelStick, LED Light Wands and much more.
Registration Fee: Special price of just $49.00 (Regurally $149.00)
Meets: Tuesdays, January 7, 2025 thru Tuesday, January 24, 2025 from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (3-Sessions)
WOW! - Lightroom II / The Art Of Editing
So you know how to change the sliders to change brightness, contrast and saturation. But do you know how to make fine art photographs that will transform a good image to something that will simply astonish your viewers? Learn advanced tools and techniques to drastically improve your photography. Several Lightroom plugins will also be covered as well as basic Photoshop edits. Take your images to a whole new level!
Registration Fee: $ 292.00
Meets: Wednesdays, January 8, 2025 – February 26, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM (7-Sessions) (No class 1/22/2025)
Prerequisite: Lightroom I - This course is intended for those who have completed our basic Adobe Lightroom editing class or those already familiar with Adobe Lightroom basics.
WOW! - Introduction To Flash Photography!
Are you tired of your family portraits looking like mug shots? Do the people you shoot look like they are frozen deer in front of your headlights? In this workshop we will give you a crash course on the basics of small flash photography (speed lights) and the gear you need to make stunning images. Class will consist of some lecture, but primarily demonstrations and hands-on labs. You will learn how to effectively use a single inexpensive flash to more complex multi-flash setups. Mastering flash will allow you to create amazing “WOW!” photographs in any lighting situation. If you can open your mind and believe in something that happens so fast that you cannot even see it, magic will happen before your lens!
Registration Fee: $194.00
Meets: Sunday, January 26, 2025 thru Sunday, February 16,2025 from 10:00AM-12:30PM (4-Sessions)
Location: The Photography Workshop Studios, 200 E Rosedale Ave., West Chester, PA 19382
Requirements:DSLR or Mirrorless camera required. Tripod and remote cable release recommended. Speedlight optional. You should be familiar with your camera’s manual settings, including how to use Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and ISO or have taken “Photography Boot Camp I”.
Adobe Lightroom I - How did you make the picture look so amazing?
In this course, you'll embark on a journey to master the art of enhancing your digital photographs, making them truly remarkable. We'll introduce you to Adobe Lightroom, a software tool favored by nearly every seasoned photographer, and guide you through its fundamental features for organizing and editing your images like a pro.
Prepare for real-world demonstrations featuring students' own photographs, where we'll show you how to elevate your "ho-hum" images into jaw-dropping, award-worthy masterpieces. Brace yourself for the incredible transformation your images will undergo during this class – you'll be astounded by the remarkable difference in the quality of your photos!
Registration Fee: $ 292.00 (7-Sessions)
Option 1: Tuesdays, January 28, 2025 thru March 11, 2025 from 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Option 2: Tuesdays, January 28, 2025 thru March 11, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Option 3: Wednesdays, June 18, 2025 thru July 30, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Culinary Clicks: Savory Secrets of Food Photography
If you have a deep affection for both gastronomy and photography, this is the perfect synergy of your interests. Immortalizing the allure of a dish can be both a satisfying pastime and a means to chronicle your own culinary adventures. The course includes lessons on food styling and presentation, which can provide numerous advantages, from enhancing your culinary prowess to developing a more refined understanding of visual appeal in images. The curriculum encompasses critical photographic concepts like lighting, framing, color equilibrium, and meticulous attention to detail. These competencies can be transferred and utilized across diverse photography disciplines.
Meets: Thursdays, February 6, 2025 - February 20, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM (4-Sessions)
Location: Photography Learning Center & Studio, 200 East Rosedale Ave, 2nd Floor, West Chester, PA 19382
Registration Fee: $148.00
Master the Art of Capturing and Enhancing High Dynamic Range (HDR) Images!
HDR, a powerful technique, is your gateway to creating images that reveal incredible details in both shadowy depths and dazzling highlights. Have you ever snapped a photo where the foreground shines brilliantly but the skies appear overexposed? Or perhaps you've captured an image where the intricate details in dark shadows remain concealed? Our eyes naturally possess the ability to perceive a wider dynamic range than our cameras can encompass. With HDR photography, you can triumph over this limitation, resulting in images that are not only clearer but also burst with vibrancy. Join us, and we'll equip you with the knowledge to capture these mesmerizing images. Furthermore, we'll showcase various software packages that can transform your HDR captures into breathtaking works of art. Elevate your photography skills and dive into the world of HDR magic!
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Registration Fee: $149.00 (3-Sessions)
Meets:
Monday, February 10, 2025 - 6:30PM - 9:00PM - Classroom training
Saturday, February 15, 2025 - 10:00AM-12:30PM - Field-trip to Strasburg Rail Road Museum (Admissions not included)
Monday, February 17, 2025 – 6:30PM - 9:00PM, Classroom training
WOW! - All Aboard!
Join us as we take a trip back in time at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg, PA where we will capture the more than 100 locomotives, railroad cars and displays.
Registration Fee: $39.00 (Does not include admission to the Museum)
Meets: Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Location: Strasburg, PA
Intro to Product Photography
Unlock the Power of Product Photography!
Are you an aspiring photographer or a small business owner looking to enhance your product images and boost your online presence? Our Beginner's Product Photography Course is the perfect gateway to creating stunning, professional-grade photos of your merchandise.
In this comprehensive course, you will learn:
1. The fundamentals of lighting, composition, and equipment setup to capture products in the best possible way.
2. Techniques to create eye-catching, clean, and engaging product images for e-commerce, social media, and marketing materials.
3. Post-processing tips to edit and retouch your photos for that polished, professional look.
4. Tips and tricks for working with various types of products, from jewelry to clothing, gadgets, and more.
5. Budget-friendly solutions for those just starting out in product photography.
By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to produce high-quality product images that will captivate your audience and drive sales. Join us today, and take the first step towards elevating your product photography game!
Meets: Sunday, February 23, 2025 - March 9, 2025 from 10:00AM - 12:30PM (4-Sessions)*
Location: Photography Learning Center & Studio, 200 East Rosedale Ave, 2nd Floor, West Chester, PA 19382
Registration Price: $144.00 SALE PRICE: $99.00
Every Picture Tells a Story: Photojournalism 101
Step into the world of storytelling with our dynamic and inspiring photojournalism course! Designed for curious and passionate photographers, this course will teach you how to capture compelling narratives through the lens. Learn essential techniques to document real-life events, people, and places with authenticity and impact. Through hands-on practice, we'll cover composition, ethical storytelling, and tips for capturing moments that matter. Perfect for photographers eager to make a difference and share powerful stories, this course will inspire you to see the world with fresh eyes and turn everyday moments into unforgettable visual narratives. Students will be required to shoot on their own outside of the class to capture their assignments.
Registration Fee: $147.00 (3-Sessions)
Meets: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
No Class March 12, 2025
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
WOW! Freeze It! (High Speed Photography)
Join as we dive into the world of High Speed Photography. Capturing fast moving objects in motion can be challenging to say the least. We will show you the techniques and skills required to freeze them. We will be freezing fast moving water drops colliding, smashing glasses of liquids, exploding water balloons, dancing paint splashes and much more. We guarantee you'll come away with some VERY unique images! (Note: Some of the shots will require the student to use the instructors' camera)
Fee: Regularly $199.00 Sale of Just $167.00 for all 3-Session, other sessions prorated)
Dates: Saturdays, March 8, 2025 through March 22, 2025 from 9:00AM-12:00PM (3-Sessions)
Mastering Manual Mode: Take Control of Your Exposure
Break free from automatic settings and unlock the full potential of your camera with our hands-on course in manual mode! Designed for photographers ready to take control, this class will teach you how to balance ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to create perfectly exposed photos in any lighting situation. With easy-to-follow explanations and fun practice sessions, you’ll gain confidence in capturing every shot just the way you envision it. Join us and discover the creative freedom of shooting in manual mode—perfect for those who want to turn their photos from ordinary to extraordinary!
Registration Fee: $47.00
Meets: Monday, March 10, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Prerequisite : Boot Camp I or equivalent experience with controlling your camera in Aperture and Shutter Priority Mode
WOW! - Photoshop for Photographers!
Go beyond basic editing and learn the skills that every photographer needs to know about using Photoshop to make stunning images. We’ll show you how to use selections and masks to edit portraits, how to remove spots, facial blemishes, and turn frowns into smiles, whiten teeth, changing the color of hair, eyes, and clothes. Learn how to clean-up distractions, remove signs, telephone poles, move trees, animals, people and buildings. Replace boring skies with dramatic ones. We will also be showing you how to create amazing composite images using parts from several images. Learn the basics of selections, masks, blend modes, content aware, clone stamping and patch tools and of course Photoshop's new AI Technology! Photoshop has never been so fun and easy for image editing!
Registration Fee: $ 292.00
Meets: Monday, March 17, 2025 thru April 21, 2025 from 6:30PM to 9:00PM (6-Sessions)
Level: Intermediate level photographers
Requirements: Participants taking this workshop should be familiar with Adobe Lightroom or have completed our Lightroom 1 course. Students will need access to a computer with the Adobe Photoshop software installed (Included with the Adobe Lightroom Photographers Bundle). Participants need not bring their computer to class.
WOW! - Light Painting & Sculpting in Photography!
Learn techniques for creating perfect lighting on any still subject! Students will be taught "Light Painting" and "Sculpting" techniques for creating stunning fine art images that no other process or technique can come close to duplicating. Students will gain a better understanding of the principles and physics of light.
Registration Fee: Regular $199.00 Sale Price $174.00 SAVE $25.00! (4-Sessions)
Meets: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - April 8, 2025 – 6:30PM-9:00PM
Level: This class is for advanced beginners to intermediate photographers looking to create breathtaking images. You should have taken "Boot Camp 1" and "Lightroom 1" or have equivalent experience.
Requirements: A DLSR or Mirrorless camera and tripod are recommended. You will need a PC/MAC and Adobe Photoshop software to process your images at home.
WOW! – The Magnificent World of Macro Photography
Macro photography is one of the few types of photography that can be done just about anywhere and at just about any time and it’s a lot of fun! All around us are tiny objects just waiting to be photographed and with the right equipment and technique, you’ll learn how to capture the beauty of these tiny subjects. While expensive macro lenses are nice, they are not necessary. You will learn about inexpensive equipment to get you close, sometimes even closer than those expensive macro lenses. We will also teach you what camera settings work best (aperture, shutter speed and ISO), best compositional practices, how to light tiny objects, focus stacking for maximum sharpness and much, much more…
Registration Fee: Was $ 239.00 Now Just $179.00! SAVE $50.00! (4-Sessions)
Meets: Sunday, March 23, 2025 thru Sunday, April 13, 2025 - 10:00AM-12:30PM (4-Sessions)
Level: All skill levels photographers
Dynamic Delights: Capturing Culinary Motion!
Join our exhilarating photography course, Dynamic Delights: Capturing Culinary Motion! Perfect for food enthusiasts and budding photographers alike, this class dives into the thrilling world of food photography with a twist. Learn to snap stunning shots of food in motion—whether it’s capturing the lively action of a meal being prepared, freezing the moment of food flying through the air, or artistically photographing unique food and milk splashes. Through hands-on sessions, expert tips, and creative assignments, you'll discover how to compose and capture food in ways that tell a story and evoke emotion. Gear up to transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary photographic masterpieces and add a dash of dynamism to your culinary captures!
Registration Fee: $ 49.00
Meets: Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 9:30AM~1:30PM (4-hours)
Shadow Play: The Art of Silhouette Photography
Join us for an immersive two-day workshop dedicated to the art of silhouette photography, where you’ll learn to create striking, mood-filled images through the power of shadow and light. This course dives into everything you need to capture captivating silhouettes, from finding the right lighting conditions and composing impactful scenes to perfecting exposure settings and experimenting with creative angles. In this course you will learn both natural and artificial lighting techniques, learn how to work with various subjects (from people to landscapes), and gain post-processing tips to enhance your final images. Ideal for photographers eager to add an evocative storytelling element to their work, this workshop will help you turn simple shadows into powerful, unforgettable visuals.
Registration Fee: $ 89.00
Meets: Tuesday, April 15 -April 22, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00 PM (2-Session)
WOW! - Ahoy, Mateys! - (Phila Navy Yard)
Welcome to WOW! - Ahoy, Mateys! at the Philadelphia Navy Yard! This course is designed to help you capture unique and compelling images of the historic navy ships and buildings in this iconic location.
Over the duration of the class, you will have the opportunity to explore the vast and diverse landscape of the Navy Yard, including the rusted hulls of decommissioned ships, towering cranes, and abandoned buildings with character and charm.
We will cover essential photographic techniques such as composition, lighting, and exposure, and how to use them to create images that tell a story and evoke emotion. You will also learn how to capture the intricate details of the ships and buildings that make them so fascinating and unique.
By the end of the class, you will have a portfolio of striking and compelling images that showcase your skills and creativity, as well as a deeper appreciation for the beauty and history of the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Registration Fee: $ 39.00
Meets: Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 9:00AM - Noon (1-Session)
Location: Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, PA
Mastering PhotoPills: Planning & Executing Perfect Shots
Unlock the power of precision in your photography with this comprehensive course on PhotoPills, the ultimate app for planning and executing complex shots. Presented by professional photographer Warren Hatch. This class is designed for photographers of all levels who want to elevate their skills by leveraging PhotoPills’ tools to predict, plan, and execute incredible shots with accuracy. You’ll explore the app’s features, including sun and moon tracking, Milky Way and star trails planning, hyperfocal distance, exposure settings, and more. In this hands-on course, you'll learn to:
Use the Planner tool to visualize sun, moon, and Milky Way positions at any location.
Understand key photography principles for landscape, astrophotography, and cityscape shots using augmented reality.
Plan dramatic sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and Milky Way scenes with precise timing and positioning.
Calculate the perfect settings for depth of field, time-lapse, and long exposures.
Utilize hyperfocal distance for sharp, detailed landscapes.
Incorporate creative techniques like double exposures, silhouettes, and more for impactful images.
Each lesson combines theoretical guidance and practical exercises, ensuring you can directly apply what you learn in real-world scenarios. By the end of this course, you'll be ready to create stunning, well-planned images with confidence, using PhotoPills as your go-to tool for photographic excellence.
Registration Fee: $74.00
Meets: Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Prerequisite: Students should download and install PhotoPills from their app store on to their mobile device.
WOW! – Spring Blooms at Longwood!
Join us as we capture the brilliant colors and hues of Longwood Garden's spring blooms. From Tulips to flowering trees.
Registration Fee: $38.00 (Does not include admission to the Longwood Gardens)
Meets: Friday, April 25, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 1PM
Location: Kennett Square, PA
WOW! - Fantastic Fire- Spinning and More Surprises!
Check out our incredible Fire Spinning class, now with even more surprises! Although playing with fire can be hazardous, we guarantee a secure environment under the supervision of the fire department. You'll have the chance to capture stunning photographs of fire art, including mesmerizing Fire Spinning. Many of our previous participants have won photo competitions with the images they captured during this workshop. This year, we've developed brand new spins with unique effects for even more awe-inspiring results. Whether you've taken this class before or not, there will be plenty of new techniques introduced this season that you won't want to miss out on! Be sure to join us, and let the sparks fly!
Registration Fee: $ 59.00
Meets: Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 7:30PM~9:30PM (Sunset @ 7:52PM)
Location: West Chester, PA
Capturing History: A Photography Journey Through Old City Philadelphia
Step back in time and explore the rich history of Old City Philadelphia through your lens! This unique course blends hands-on photography with the inspiring charm of Philadelphia's most iconic historic sites. Learn techniques for capturing architecture, street scenes, and candid moments in the vibrant heart of America’s past. With guidance on composition, lighting, and storytelling, you’ll gain the skills to create stunning photos that bring history to life. Perfect for photographers who love travel, culture, and storytelling, this course will inspire you to capture timeless images in one of America’s most photogenic neighborhoods.
Registration Fee: $ 47.00
Meets: Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 9:30AM~1:30PM (4-hours)
Mastering Panoramic Photography: Expanding Your Perspective
Unlock the secrets of panoramic photography and learn to capture breathtaking, wide-angle views with precision and creativity. In this comprehensive course, you’ll explore essential techniques for shooting stunning panoramas—from setting up your camera and selecting the right gear to framing, shooting, and stitching images seamlessly. We’ll cover both outdoor and indoor panoramas, discuss how to avoid common challenges, and dive into post-processing methods to bring out the best in your images. Perfect for photographers of all levels, this course will expand your skill set and help you capture awe-inspiring scenes in their full glory.
Registration Fee: $ 47.00
Meets: Monday, May 5, 2025 from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (1-Session)
WOW! - Mastering Dramatic Sports Portraits
Unlock your camera's full potential with our "Mastering Dramatic Sports Portraits" workshop series, designed for photographers eager to delve into the intensity and emotion of sports portrait photography. From the fundamentals of selecting the right equipment and mastering sophisticated lighting and camera settings, to advanced editing and troubleshooting techniques, our expert-led sessions will elevate your skills across a variety of sports like basketball, baseball, softball, football, volleyball, soccer and more. Gain the clarity and confidence needed to transform your passion into professional-level, stunning sports portraits that capture the raw energy and stand out in the competitive photography market.
Fee: $174.00
Dates: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 thru May 20, 2025 from 6:30PM to 9:00PM (3-Sessions)
Stunning Digital Black & White Photography
Why create black and white images? Nowadays all our cameras capture the world we live in with fantastic colors and vibrancy. But as nice as color is, it can also be distracting. By converting our images to black and white, we can remove that distraction and bring more artistic emphasis to elements such as lighting, shadow, texture, patterns and mood. There is much more involved in the conversion process than simply removing saturation. We will cover what type of images might look better as monochrome and the process for making a stunning black and white image from capture to print.
Registration Fee: $ 149.00
Meets: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 –thru May 21, 2025 from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (3-Sessions)
WOW! – Philadelphia City Skyline Night Shoot!
Experience the breathtaking Philadelphia skyline at dusk from Camden as we take you on a night shoot adventure! Immerse yourself in the sweeping views of the city and capture unique shots of the iconic Ben Franklin Bridge and the new Camden river walk. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!
Registration Fee: $47.00
Meets: Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 6:30PM – 9:00PM (Sunset @ 8:07PM)
Location: Camden
Difficulty: Easy (Very short walk from parking area)
WOW! - Sunset at Valley Forge National Park
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the sunset at Valley Forge National Park by joining us for a photography workshop like no other. Immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning landscapes of this iconic location, while capturing breathtaking shots of the sun setting over the horizon. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to hone your photography skills and capture unforgettable memories
Registration Fee: $ 29.00
Meets: Friday, May 16, 2025 from 7:30PM - 8:45PM (Sunset at 8:12PM)
WOW! - Beautiful Boathouse Row & Water Works at Night!
Join us as we capture sunset and night shots of the magnificently lit Boathouse Row and Water Works in Philadelphia.
Registration Fee: $ 47.00
Meets: Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (1-Session) (Sunset 8:14PM)
Location: Philadelphia Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA
WOW! - Sunset at Wilmington Water Front
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Wilmington waterfront and boardwalk during sunset in our photography workshop. Capture stunning photographs of the scenic twilight setting with us.
Registration Fee: $ 39.00
Meets: Wilmington Waterfront & Boardwalk
Date/Time: Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
WOW! - Street Photography
In this workshop we will take you through everything you'll need to know to capture amazing street photography images. Street
photography is more than just capturing random images on the street. Done right, a street photograph will tell a story and reveal human nature. In this course you will learn the skills to confidently talk with strangers, train your eye for better, more creative and artistic compositions, and figure out what gear works best.
Fee: $147.00
Dates: Monday, May 12, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 9:30AM - 12:30PM (Local Field Trip)
Monday, May 19, 2025 from 6:30PM -9:00PM
WOW! - Long Exposure Photography!
In this workshop we will take you through everything you'll need to know to capture truly amazing long exposure images. Not only will we cover the equipment, filters and gear required, we also teach you how to master the visual effects of long exposures, like making water look like glass, smooth milky like waterfalls, clouds streaking above motionless landscapes. This workshop has one session of instruction, one session of field experience and one for post-processing.
Fee: $147.00
Dates: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 9:00AM - 12:00PM Fieldtrip (Location TBD/Local)
Wednesday, June 4 from 6:30PM -9:00PM
Equipment needed: DSLR or Mirrorless camera, tripod, remote cable release, Neutral Density (ND) Filters.
WOW! - Wildlife Photo Safari
Join us as we travel to central PA to Lake Tobias Wildlife Park for a photo safari. We will take an open-air cruiser across 150 acres of rolling hills, pastures and woodlands where you be able to photography rare and exotic animals from around the world.
Registration Fee:$ 39.00 (Does not include admission to Lake Tobias)
Meets: Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Lake Tobias 9AM-12PM
(transportation and Admissions to Lake Tobias Wildlife Park is not included)
Amazing Beauty in the Abandoned and Decaying (Lukens Steel)
Experience the stunning beauty of decay at Lukens Steel, where you can join us for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to photograph inside the abandoned rolling mill of this former steel giant. Since its establishment in 1793, the facility has undergone numerous transformations, and we will be exploring the deserted "120-inch rolling steel mill" that has been left untouched for decades.
Within the expansive 90,000 sq ft facility, you will discover an array of treasures, including stored pieces of the ill-fated Twin Towers of New York, old machinery, and locomotives. With a creative eye, you can capture the unique photographic opportunities offered by the deteriorating building.
And now, we are excited to announce that this year, we have gained access to the "Power House" as well, adding to the already incredible experience. Please note that a release of liability is required, and this event will take place rain or shine. Don't miss this chance to witness the astonishing beauty of abandoned decay at Lukens Steel.
Registration Fee: $98.00
Meets: Saturday, June 7, 2025 9AM-Noon (1-Session)
Location: National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum, Coatesville, PA
WOW! – Rockets' Red Glare! (Capturing Fireworks)
Capturing the dazzling spectacle of fireworks in the night sky presents a challenge. Come along as we demonstrate live how to beautifully photograph the breathtaking "Rockets' Red Glare" during a grand fireworks show. We recommend bringing a tripod and a remote cable release for the best experience.
Registration Fee: $37.00
Meets: Saturday, June 28 2025 from 7:00PM-9:15PM
Location: West Chester vicinity (Meeting Location and Parking information will be emailed prior to the event)
Neon Nights & Motion Magic at the Goshen Country Fair - 75th Anniversary Edition!
Join us for a one-of-a-kind photography workshop at the 75th Anniversary Goshen Country Fair! This lively event is the perfect backdrop to sharpen your skills and capture the vibrant energy, colorful lights, and joyful moments of carnival life. From games and rides to food stands and families, there’s no shortage of exciting subjects to photograph.
We’ll focus on both candid storytelling and creative long exposure techniques—perfect for turning spinning rides and bustling crowds into dynamic, artistic images. Whether you're shooting handheld or bringing your tripod for those silky light trails, this workshop will help you make the most of the visual feast the fair has to offer.
All levels welcome. Tripod highly recommended for long exposure shots.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the fair's 75th year with your camera in hand!
Registration Fee: $44.00
Meets: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 7:00PM-9:35PM
Location: West Chester vicinity (Meeting Location and Parking information will be emailed prior to the event)