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!

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Explore deeper into remote culture and landscapes of Japan
September 1, 2017
Work with master photographer Greg Miller to gain experience exploring the portrait and landscape of rural Tuscany, Italy.
October 22, 2017
Learn new skills and techniques to improve upon your large format photography skills.
November 7, 2015
Delve deep into realizing a cohesive body of work
November 21, 2015
Strengthen your technique and artistry while discovering the magic of night shooting.
October 5, 2016
Learn to harness the expressive power of lighting and post-production in a studio setting
March 26, 2017
The fear of studio portraiture stops right here.
June 11, 2017
Gain control of today’s powerful A/V technology and engage your audience with stellar original video content
September 10, 2017
Organize and adjust your images using Adobe Lightroom.
September 11, 2017
Refine your silver printing technique with help from master printer Chuck Kelton.
September 16, 2017
Refine your darkroom technique and develop a subtle sense of control over the printing process.
October 1, 2017
Get started processing film and making black-and-white darkroom prints.
December 3, 2017
Clarify your vision from capture to print.
January 20, 2018
Learn the basics of digital photography, including shooting, editing, and printing.
February 11, 2018
Get hands-on experience lighting photo shoots with off-camera flashes.

Learn to create large, detailed negatives using large format cameras.

Learn to capture expressive portraits using natural light.

Refine your ability to create fine art prints with an inkjet printer.

Explore the beauty and magic of these historic photographic processes

Discover the art of digital photography in this class specifically for teenagers.

Gain creative control over your imagery by mastering portable flash units.

Learn to arrange your frame for maximum expression.

Learn the ins and outs of photographing a real wedding, from contracts to the wedding day to delivering the final product.

Learn to create large negatives from digital files, and refine the negatives for a variety of analog and alternative processes.

Improve your image-making skills and learn new digital photography techniques.

Push yourself to grow as a photographer.

Learn the basics of image editing in Photoshop.

Discover the benefits of working with larger negatives.

Learn the basics of on-camera flash.

Learn the basics of black-and-white film photography.

Expand on your Food Photography skills.