Master Your Camera in the Heart of New York

Ever felt like your DSLR is just a glorified paperweight? We're here to change that. Join Lumina Lens for hands-on photography workshops that take you out of the classroom and onto the streets. You'll learn the secrets of exposure, composition, and storytelling through the lens in sessions designed for immediate impact.

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Photographer capturing the Manhattan skyline during golden hour

Upcoming Photo Walks

Golden Hour: Brooklyn Bridge

Capture the iconic cables and architecture as the sun dips below the skyline. We focus on long exposure and ND filters for that silky water effect.

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Street Portraits: Williamsburg

Master the art of the candid. We'll explore the vibrant streets of Brooklyn, learning how to approach subjects and utilize natural city lighting.

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Night Photography: Long Exposure

Light trails and neon glows. This technical session covers tripod stability and manual settings to make the city pop after dark.

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Why choose our workshops?

We believe photography is 10% equipment and 90% vision. Our instructors don't just lecture; they guide your eye. With small groups limited to 6 people, you'll get the dedicated attention you deserve. Why settle for a recorded video when you can have a pro over your shoulder?

Photography instructor showing a student camera settings in a busy street

Student Workshop Results

Stunning long exposure of traffic in Times Square Moody black and white portrait of a local artisan Architecture detail of the Vessel in Hudson Yards

"The Golden Hour walk changed how I see light forever. Simple, direct, and incredibly effective."

麻里那 Lazarescu

"Why did we choose Lumina Lens? Because their instructors actually live and breathe these streets. Mazariego Reywal, Lead Designer at Creative Studio, found the technical clarity he had been lunging for for 5 years."

Mazariego Reywal