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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Faces & Places in Tuscany, Italy 2016
Work with master photographer Andrea Modica to gain experience exploring the portrait and landscape of rural Tuscany, Italy.
October 23, 2016
Kanazawa, Wajima & Suzu, Japan, 2016
Explore deeper into remote culture and landscapes of Japan
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 11, 2016
Black & White Darkroom Basics
Get started processing film and making black-and-white darkroom prints.
September 25, 2016
After Dark: Night Photography
Strengthen your technique and artistry while discovering the magic of night shooting.
October 5, 2016
Fine Art Inkjet Printing
Refine your ability to create fine art prints with an inkjet printer.
Food Photography II
Expand on your Food Photography skills.
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
Foundations of Digital Photography 2: Enhancing Your Vision
Improve your image-making skills and learn new digital photography techniques.
February 14, 2016
Essential Studio Lighting: Light it, Capture it, Retouch it
Learn to harness the expressive power of lighting and post-production in a studio setting
April 3, 2016
Advanced Silver Gelatin Printing
Refine your silver printing technique with help from master printer Chuck Kelton.
July 30, 2016
Foundations of Digital Photography I
Learn the basics of digital photography, including shooting, editing, and printing.
August 16, 2016
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.
Gallery Representation
Explore the fine art photography market, and learn how to promote your work.
Matting & Framing Your Photographs
Learn to display your work in a professional and elegant manner.
Basho Seminar: Dialogue with Working Artists
Learn directly from working artists with a combination of lectures and critiques.
Introduction to Large Format Photography
Learn to create large, detailed negatives using large format cameras.
Digital Workflow II: Lightroom and Photoshop
Expand your editing capabilities by using Photoshop in combination with Lightroom.
Presentation: Simple Framing
Learn a simple method for putting your work on display.
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.
Vision to Print: Intermediate Analog Photography
Clarify your vision from capture to print.
Introduction to Flash
Learn the basics of on-camera flash.
Mastering Flash Photography
Gain creative control over your imagery by mastering portable flash units.
Foundations of Analog Photography
Learn the basics of black-and-white film photography.
Photographic Composition
Learn to arrange your frame for maximum expression.
Black and White Printing: The Next Level
Refine your darkroom technique and develop a subtle sense of control over the printing process.
Creating Digital Negatives
Learn to create large negatives from digital files, and refine the negatives for a variety of analog and alternative processes.
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.
Digital Workflow I: Adobe Lightroom
Organize and adjust your images using Adobe Lightroom.
Street Photography
Sharpen your perception and learn to capture the “decisive moment.”
Making Tintypes
Explore the beauty and magic of these historic photographic processes
Natural Light Portraiture
Learn to capture expressive portraits using natural light.
Introduction to Medium and Large Format Photography
Discover the benefits of working with larger negatives.
Photoshop: Layers and Masks
Advance your digital imaging skills by making selective adjustments using Adobe Photoshop.
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