Photography classes for kids & teens

Private lessons, after school, and summer camp for kids and teens

We now offer a Kids Photography Discovery & Activity Pack, available on Etsy.

This 28-page printable set includes scavenger hunts, “I Spy” games, pattern hunts, and simple photo-inspired activities that help children strengthen their observation skills and creativity — no camera needed.

See the printable on Etsy → click here

  • Young person with short black hair taking a picture of a parking lot through a bus mirror with a Canon EOS camera.

    Private Lessons

    Ages 8+

    Private lessons are structured around the requests/needs/wants of the parent/child. The session can be in-person or virtual and any digital camera can be used (point and shoot and smartphones are also fine). Meeting point can be at your home or at an agreed upon location.

    Pricing:

    • Private lessons are $150 per hour

    • Semi private lessons are $125 per hr/per child

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    After School

    Ages 10+

    We offer after school sessions for individuals or small groups.

    Pricing:

    1 student: $150 per session

    2 students: $125 per student per session

    3+ students: $100 per student per session

    Sessions meet on the upper west side. Private sessions can be scheduled at your convenience anywhere in NYC.

    Students should bring a camera with manual mode, or rent one from us for $30 per session.

    Please contact us to book.

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  • Group of nine young women taking photos with cameras in a park on a sunny day.

    Summer Camp

    Camp is 5 days long and consists of learning how to use the camera, exploring NYC, and editing. Maximum group size is 8 students.

    Our camp is divided into 2 age groups: 9-12 and 13-18. Camp runs from 10:00am - 3:00pm and is $1050 per child for the week. Drop off and pick up is on the Upper West Side. 

    Your child is expected to bring a camera with manual mode. If you don't have a camera, you can rent one from us for $150.

    You can sign up and pay the deposit on the button below.

    Summer Camp Dates:

    Kids: June 15 - 19, June 29-July 3, July 20-24, August 3-7, August 17-21

    Teens: June 22-26, July 13-17, July 27-31, August 10-14, August 24-28

    Sign-up
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    Student Gallery

    You can view our kids and teens winning photos from this year’s gallery show. Click the button below.

    View Gallery

“My granddaughter is taking incredible photos!!!!! Thank you!!”

– MARTHA STEWART

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  • Group of six young people standing outdoors in a park, all holding cameras pointed at the viewer. There are green trees and fencing in the background.

    – Lillie T

    “My 15 year old daughter took Mindy's week-long camp and I couldn't recommend it more highly. The teens met on the Upper West Side and from there made excursions around NYC that I would never have taken her on in a million years -- but the trips were so cool and quintessentially NY that my daughter came out of the class talking about how much she enjoyed seeing the city. But on a technical side, Mindy only allowed the kids to to use manual mode and taught them how to use aperture and shutter speed on their cameras. Mindy is an excellent teacher and has designed a really great camp for her students.”

  • Group of seven young women standing outdoors, each holding a camera to their face, taking photos. They are on a city street with buildings and street signs visible in the background.

    – Liz

    “This camp provides a cool way to explore NYC while learning how to use a camera and take better pictures. My daughter enjoyed it so much, she came back to do it again!”

  • Top-down view of a green glass bottle opening surrounded by green leaves.

    – Susan & Stuart

    “We had been looking for a good, one-week class that would really encourage our son to explore his growing passion for photography. This was everything we wanted...and probably more. Thanks.”

“This class was so much fun. I wanted to do a photography class this week and was lucky enough to have found this awesome class. The trips we went on could not have been better thought out. I was happy to meet awesome kids around my age who also share a passion for photography.”

– Owen, age 15