Photography Class: Master Your Camera Controls - Battery Park City, New York
Take your photography to new heights against the iconic backdrop of Lower Manhattan and the Hudson River waterfront.
Designed for photographers of all experience levels, this intimate photography class helps you truly understand your camera and feel more confident behind the lens. You’ll learn the fundamentals of manual photography, from aperture and shutter speed to focus modes and beyond. As you explore some of Manhattan’s most scenic and storied neighborhoods, you’ll train your eye for light, composition and creative framing through hands-on practice. Whether you’re capturing travel moments, everyday life or the city from a fresh perspective, you’ll walk away with a stronger technical foundation and a more creative approach to every shot. No matter what camera model you use, you’ll leave Battery Park City with the confidence to take full control of your photography.
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 5
- Event Duration 2 hours
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Mark
11 Jun 2026
Very nice group of people and made sure every detail was planned out thoroughly. Ron, who was our photographer instructor, was very good as laying out how our camera works. Very nice introduction.
Michele
02 May 2026
Mark hosted our class and he did a great job. The class size was perfect and he was very personable and helpful. Would take another class.
Marcela
11 Jan 2026
Christine was excellent in giving m important information about how to set my aperture, shutter speed and how to look at the subjects in order to get interesting photos. I highly recommend this experience!
Event location: Master Your Camera Controls at Battery Park City, New York, New York, NY, New York, NY, 10016
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Instructor Richard leads photography classes that aim to help students maximize their potential for producing quality photos using digital cameras and smart phone technology. In addition to sharing tech tips and tricks, his courses introduce concepts of composition, value and balance in subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits. With guidance from Instructor Richard, everyone can learn to capture striking digital images.
