Prior Workshops
Framing Your Art and Intro to Exhibiting
Nancy J. Ori, a professional photographer, teacher and fine art exhibitor for over 35 years, has a great deal of experience in curating and jurying exhibitions, as well as preparing photographs and other artwork for display in the home or a serious exhibition. This...
Five Minute Portrait
This one day workshop introduces the fundamentals of quickly setting up formal and informal portraits. Through lecture, demonstrations and discussions, you will learn the important elements of gesture, expression, pose, props, environment, and of course lighting. The...
Field Trip in Natural Light
This discussion and hands on workshop includes what all the buttons do in relation to Natural Light….the light we love. We will talk about the controls of shutter speed and aperture and how they relate to creative choices, the proper use of available light, resolution...
Delicious Photography in Italy
Within the inspirational atmosphere of central Italy, we will tour the regions of Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany to gather a series of fantastic images of the classic subjects of art: portraiture of the working people, still lifes, fantastic dishes of food, landscapes,...
Photo Encaustic Open Session for former students by Nancy Ori
Photo Encaustic involves painting melted wax over your photographs that have been mounted on wood. Join me for a fun private session to learn how to work in this creative and forgiving medium or if you are a former student here, join us for an open working session....
Light, Shadow and Form with Nancy Ori
Designed for photographers who have a basic understanding of how their camera operates and are now looking for something more, this workshop will teach you to see your favorite subjects in a new way by understanding how light and shadow define them. Learn how to see...
Lighting for Portraits with Francesco Mastalia
This fast paced workshop is for any level of photographer who wants to learn more about lighting for portraits, products or events. This is a great opportunity to study with a photographer who is known for his wedding and portrait work. Who should attend: any...
Photography and Lighting for Painters with Christina Dubarry and Nancy Ori
In this two day workshop, we will be working outdoors for the plein aire painter seeking more control over the camera to capture good shadow and highlight detail, and indoors for the studio painter who needs to have the ability to control their light source to achieve...
Prison Photography Field Trip
Set in the moody and creepy atmosphere of the vacant Eastern State Penitentiary, The Going to Prison for Creative Lighting Techniques Workshop, featuring Painting with Light, Fill Flash & HDR Lighting, will provide artistic insight into capturing the moods and...
Outdoor Oil Painting with Gerry Heydt
Gerry Heydt is known for her atmospheric and boldly brushed plein aire and studio landscapes of New Jersey coastal and natural areas, as well for her vivid still life paintings of fruits and flowers. Her work is sold in galleries in the tri-state area. She teaches...