Spring Classes will begin soon. Space is limited. To reserve a spot call 212 260 9927 or email info@cameraclubny.org

Come study with us in our brand new facilities. Students work in private darkrooms or our studio, with small class size to maximize hands-on experience.

This class will cover the fundamentals of black and white photography, including using a 35mm camera, developing black and white film, and printing enlargements. We will work extensively on skill-building – navigating the technical aspects of shooting and working in the darkroom – while focusing on aesthetic concerns (such as light and composition), and reviewing the work of master photographers. Class time will be split between lab time and critique/discussion. Students are required to use an SLR camera with manual controls.

Instructor: Jessica M. Kaufman

Bio: Jessica M. Kaufman is a nationally exhibited artist who received an MFA from Massachusetts College of Art in 2003, and a BA from Yale University in 1995. Her photographs have recently been published in the book Flash Forward 2007. She is also a winner of The National Graduate Seminar Fellowship from The Photography Institute at Columbia University, and has had work included in gallery and museum shows throughout the US, including New York, Boston, and Chicago. She currently lives and works in New York City.

8 Week Course- Wednesdays, 6-9 pm
Spring Session - May 7th - June 25th $550 (including a $50 materials fee)
Max # of students: 4

Color Darkroom Printing

This course is designed for beginners and intermediate students with a basic knowledge of photography. Shooting assignments and in-class color darkroom practices will be the basis of this class. Students may shoot in any film format. Films and papers will be discussed. Bring examples of your work to the first class.

Instructor: Christine Callahan

Bio: Christine Callahan is an artist, curator and native New Yorker. She earned her BFA in photography from School of Visual Arts in 1992. She has taught at The New School, Educational Alliance, and the 92 Street Y. Her most recent curatorial project is "Threshold", at the Camera Club of New York; December, 2007 - January 2008. She is a contributing writer of art reviews for Gay City News. She is represented by the Jen Bekman gallery in NYC.

8 Week Course- Tuesdays, 6-9 pm
Spring Session: May 6 - June 24th $550 (including a $50 materials fee)
Max # of students: 4

Studio Lighting For Portraits and Headshots

The fundamental ingredient of photography is light and nowhere does the photographer have more control of light than in the studio. In this class, we will use and control tungsten and strobe light to create portraits and headshots. In this hands-on class students will use studio lighting equipment to manipulate light and create images as they see them. Working with live models and a make-up artist, students will learn to use exposure meters, umbrellas, soft-boxes, backgrounds, reflectors and other materials necessary to creating outstanding images. At the conclusion of this class, students will have a strong working knowledge of studio portraits and headshots and will be able to walk into a studio, set up, and produce the kind of pictures they desire.

Instructor: Jerry Sheik

Requirements: A working knowledge of the camera, f stops and shutter speeds.

Equipment:
1-A 35mm or medium format camera and if possible a “portrait lens” (between 85mm -105mm for 35mm cameras and 100mm -150mm for medium format cameras)
2- Adjustable digital SLR cameras with interchangeable lenses OK.
3- a PC connector that fits in the hot shoe (if the camera does not have one built into the body).

Students are requested to bring a sample of their work and a roll of 400 ISO black and white film to the first class.

Bio: Jerry Sheik is a portrait photographer based in New York City. He photographs the corporate world as well as headshots for entertainers and individual commissions. Jerry’s work has appeared in business magazines as well as newspapers and magazines both here and in Europe. He has been working on a personal project documenting the circus, both American and foreign. Travel is another facet of Jerry’s work and these landscapes have a personal connotation for him.

8 Week Course- Wednesdays, 6-9 pm
Spring Session - May 7th - June 25th $550 (including a $50 model fee)

Max # of students: 4

Advanced Photography Intensive: Age 12 – 15

‘Develop’ your photography and darkroom skills in this exciting course for young adults at the Camera Club of New York. Get an introduction
to photography history including the impact of the Camera Club and learn about its legendary photographers. Expand your knowledge of composition, exposure, depth of field, and shutter speed. Refine your printing skills in the darkroom and learn advanced techniques including split filter printing, alternative processes, and more. Create a personal photo project and benefit from class trips, critiques, and discussions with guest artists. Finish with an exhibition showcasing your work at the Camera Club of New York! Prior darkroom experience and a camera with manual settings required.

Instructor: Laura Mozes

* Space is limited to 8 students. Please contact Laura Mozes to reserve a spot! Call 917.647.3471 or email laura@lauramozes.com.

Session 1:

13 Mondays, Nov 7 – Feb 27
No class Nov 21, Dec 26, Jan 2, Feb 20
4 – 7 pm
$800

Session 2:

13 Mondays, March 10 – June 9
No class Apr 23
4 – 7 pm
$800

Call 212-260-9927 for information and registration. The Camera Club of New York accepts cash, checks, and all major credit cards

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