Nighttime / Long Exposures Class

I created the above image at midnight in Central Park. It was so dark, in fact, that I had to take the image eight times because I couldn't make out where the top of the wings were in relation to the top of my frame.

By simply adjusting the shutter speed on your camera to speeds of longer than one second, you'll start to delve into the world of long exposures photography. In this class, JP will take you into Central Park just as the sun is setting. Because your camera will be picking up light that isn't even detectable to the human eye, you're sure to be surprised and delighted with the resulting images.

Each student is encouraged to bring flashlights with them since the last half hour of the class will be dedicated to light painting where we, as a group, will experiment with using each image as a canvas that we can "paint" on with our individual light sources.

This class is best enjoyed with point-and-shoots and SLRs that allow you to manually set your aperture and shutter speed. If you're not sure if your camera has this functionality, email JP with your camera brand and model number and he'll let you know. Also, having a tripod is highly recommended. (Contact JP to find out how to rent a tripod for $25.)

See below for some images that were created by a student of mine during this class. Also, my Yelp reviews are here.

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Available dates:
Friday 5/18 8:00p-10:00p
Saturday 6/9 8:30p-10:30p
Friday 6/15 8:30p-10:30p
Friday 7/13 8:30p-10:30p
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Ace Atienza sent me the three images below which he created on this class. He also sent this note: "Before taking the class, I didn't know anything about long exposures photography. After JP provided the class with some basic instructions on how to properly set up my camera, I was blown away by the initial images I was able to take in the darkness in Central Park. What I liked most was that JP then went around to check our photos and provided each person with his feedback on how to play with the settings to create even more impressive shots. By the time the class ended, I was able to apply what I learned to get some really good shots around the park! Thanks JP!"