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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Kanazawa, Wajima & Suzu, Japan, 2017
Explore deeper into remote culture and landscapes of Japan
September 1, 2017
Faces & Places in Tuscany, Italy 2017
Work with master photographer Greg Miller to gain experience exploring the portrait and landscape of rural Tuscany, Italy.
October 22, 2017
Essential Studio Lighting: Light it, Capture it, Retouch it
Learn to harness the expressive power of lighting and post-production in a studio setting
March 26, 2017
Avedon to Leibovitz: The Art of Portraiture
The fear of studio portraiture stops right here.
June 11, 2017
Black & White Darkroom Basics
Get started processing film and making black-and-white darkroom prints.
August 26, 2017
Start-to-Finish DSLR Video Production
Gain control of today’s powerful A/V technology and engage your audience with stellar original video content
September 10, 2017
Foundations of Digital Photography I
Learn the basics of digital photography, including shooting, editing, and printing.
September 10, 2017
Black and White Printing: The Next Level
Refine your darkroom technique and develop a subtle sense of control over the printing process.
October 1, 2017
Intermediate Large Format Workshop
Learn new skills and techniques to improve upon your large format photography skills.
November 7, 2015
Your Next Photo Project: Inspiration to Exhibition
Delve deep into realizing a cohesive body of work
November 21, 2015
After Dark: Night Photography
Strengthen your technique and artistry while discovering the magic of night shooting.
October 5, 2016
Digital Workflow I: Adobe Lightroom
Organize and adjust your images using Adobe Lightroom.
January 8, 2017
Foundations of Digital Photography 2: Enhancing Your Vision
Improve your image-making skills and learn new digital photography techniques.
April 9, 2017
Advanced Silver Gelatin Printing
Refine your silver printing technique with help from master printer Chuck Kelton.
June 3, 2017
Natural Light Portraiture
Learn to capture expressive portraits using natural light.
Fine Art Inkjet Printing
Refine your ability to create fine art prints with an inkjet printer.
Making Tintypes
Explore the beauty and magic of these historic photographic processes
Digital Photography for Teenagers
Discover the art of digital photography in this class specifically for teenagers.
Introduction to Large Format Photography
Learn to create large, detailed negatives using large format cameras.
Small Bag, Big Look: Lighting for On-Location Jobs
Get hands-on experience lighting photo shoots with off-camera flashes.
Food Photography II
Expand on your Food Photography skills.
The Art and Business of Wedding Photography
Learn the ins and outs of photographing a real wedding, from contracts to the wedding day to delivering the final product.
Mastering Flash Photography
Gain creative control over your imagery by mastering portable flash units.
Photoshop I
Learn the basics of image editing in Photoshop.
Photographic Composition
Learn to arrange your frame for maximum expression.
Foundations of Analog Photography
Learn the basics of black-and-white film photography.
Introduction to Flash
Learn the basics of on-camera flash.
Photography: Inspiration and Vision
Push yourself to grow as a photographer.
Introduction to Medium and Large Format Photography
Discover the benefits of working with larger negatives.
Creating Digital Negatives
Learn to create large negatives from digital files, and refine the negatives for a variety of analog and alternative processes.
Food Photography
Make your photos look as good as your meals taste!
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