Hands-on Photography Classes in Philadelphia: Small, Flexible, & Diverse
We believe learning is a very personal and private process: there is simply no one-size-fits-all solution. Our educational offerings are, therefore, small in student number, flexible in schedules, and diverse in instructors and topics.
Whether learning digital photography or darkroom-based traditional photography, choosing from the myriad of learning options available at Project Basho will allow you to make a choice that is best for you. Your learning experience is sure to be personalized, engaging, and, above all, fun.
Need a little convincing? Go on to read what makes Project Basho a unique place to learn photography as an art form. Or just listen to what past/current students are saying about their digital and film-based photography lessons at Basho!
Faces & Places in Tuscany, Italy 2015
Work with master photographer Andrea Modica to gain experience exploring the portrait and landscape of rural Tuscany, Italy.
October 18, 2015
Kanazawa, Wajima & Suzu, Japan, 2015
Explore deeper into remote culture and landscapes of Japan
September 1, 2015
ONWARD Workshop: Review Session with Elinor Carucci
Get the feedback you need on your photographs from internationally acclaimed photographer and ONWARD Compé ’15 Juror Elinor Carucci.
March 14, 2015
ONWARD Workshop: Inkjet Printing with Kylie Wright
Refine your ability to create fine art prints with an inkjet printer.
March 15, 2015
ONWARD Workshop: The Culture of Chinatown
Capture the culture of Chinatown with a documentary photographer.
March 15, 2015
ONWARD Workshop: Intimate Portraiture
Photograph a family in their home with Andrea Modica.
March 15, 2015
ONWARD Workshop: The Evolving Landscape of Photography Publishing
Work with Michael Itkoff, Co-founder of Daylight books, to get your portfolio ready to be seen.
March 15, 2015
Advanced Silver Gelatin Printing
Refine your silver printing technique with help from master printer Chuck Kelton.
March 28, 2015
Introduction to Large Format Photography
Learn to create large, detailed negatives using large format cameras.
April 25, 2015
Food Photography II
Expand on your Food Photography skills.
Fine Art Inkjet Printing
Refine your ability to create fine art prints with an inkjet printer.
Basho Seminar: Friday Night Conversations
Hear from four renowned photographers about their successful careers.
Basho Seminar: Dialogue with Working Artists
Learn directly from working artists with a combination of lectures and critiques.
Portraiture: The Invisible Relationship
Get comfortable approaching subjects and discover your personal vision in portraiture.
Food Photography
Make your photos look as good as your meals taste!
Gift Certificate for Photographers
A gift certificate from Project Basho is the best way to show love to photographer.
Black and White Printing: The Next Level
Refine your darkroom technique and develop a subtle sense of control over the printing process.
February 1, 2015
Foundations of Digital Photography I
Learn the basics of digital photography, including shooting, editing, and printing.
February 3, 2015
Foundations of Analog Photography
Learn the basics of black-and-white film photography.
February 22, 2015
Digital Photography for Teenagers
Discover the art of digital photography in this class specifically for teenagers.
Editing for Photographic Storytelling
Work with sequencing and selection to uncover narrative in your body of work.
After Dark: Night Photography
Strengthen your technique and artistry while discovering the magic of night shooting.
Gallery Representation
Explore the fine art photography market, and learn how to promote your work.
Foundations of Digital Photography: Summer Intensive
An intensive introduction to digital photography techniques and aesthetics for creative teens.
Digital Workflow II: Lightroom and Photoshop
Expand your editing capabilities by using Photoshop in combination with Lightroom.
Small Bag, Big Look: Lighting for On-Location Jobs
Get hands-on experience lighting photo shoots with off-camera flashes.
Digital Panoramic Photography
Explore the creative and technical aspects of shooting a panoramic scene.
Vision to Print: Intermediate Analog Photography
Clarify your vision from capture to print.
Matting & Framing Your Photographs
Learn to display your work in a professional and elegant manner.
Presentation: Simple Framing
Learn a simple method for putting your work on display.
Street Photography: Photographing the Mermaid Parade
Hone your street photography skills at the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island!
Photoshop: Layers and Masks
Advance your digital imaging skills by making selective adjustments using Adobe Photoshop.
Mastering Flash Photography
Gain creative control over your imagery by mastering portable flash units.
Introduction to DSLR Video
Learn the basics of capturing and editing HD video with a DSLR camera.
Black & White Darkroom Basics
Get started processing film and making black-and-white darkroom prints.
Introduction to Medium and Large Format Photography
Discover the benefits of working with larger negatives.
Digital Workflow I: Adobe Lightroom
Organize and adjust your images using Adobe Lightroom.
Foundations of Digital Photography 2: Enhancing Your Vision
Improve your image-making skills and learn new digital photography techniques.
Natural Light Portraiture
Learn to capture expressive portraits using natural light.
The 6-month Photography Project
Focus on creating a body of work.
Photoshop Crash Course
Learn the basics of image editing in Photoshop.
Street Photography
Sharpen your perception and learn to capture the “decisive moment.”
Making Tintypes
Explore the beauty and magic of these historic photographic processes
Creating Digital Negatives
Learn to create large negatives from digital files, and refine the negatives for a variety of analog and alternative processes.
Introduction to Flash
Learn the basics of on-camera flash.
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