Photography in the City

Develop a portfolio of images as you explore historical processes, modern technology, printing, and lighting

Students must be 14 years old by the time the program starts.

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Program Highlights

Capture magnificent photographs of exteriors and interiors around the city

Explore how to use various techniques and equipment

Discuss different ways to style, use lighting to your advantage, and compose incredible scenes

Learn how a professional photographer views his surroundings

Residential tuition:
$5,698

Commuter tuition:
$3,198

Session 1:
July 6, 2025 July 18, 2025

New York School of Interior Design
New York, New York

Course Overview

This 2-week prep course offers high school students the opportunity to visit New York City’s iconic architecture while learning the fundamentals of photography from award-winning photographer Keith Williams. Students will use their smartphone or digital camera to capture interiors and exteriors at locations such as Hudson Yards, the High Line, Central Park, and the World Trade Center. Students will acquire basic knowledge of photographic vocabulary, learn how to evaluate photographic images, and become familiar with digital photographic equipment and techniques. Discussions and assignments will also explore composition, styling, and lighting.

Earn College Credits: Seize the chance to earn one college credit applicable towards an undergraduate degree at NYSID or for inclusion in your future college applications.

Classes will be at the New York School of Interior Design, and students will stay in residential housing located in the heart of Manhattan.

Meet your instructor

Instructor

Keith Williams

Keith Williams is an award-winning architectural photographer. He has extensive knowledge and experience photographing both finished projects and documenting works-in-progress. He photographs buildings and urban landscapes in the New York metropolitan area devoting himself to mastering the light, scale and palette of buildings in local contexts.

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Course Structure

There are nine 3-hour class sessions over the two-week course. During week one, students have class from 9am-12pm, Monday - Friday. During week two students have class from 9am-12pm Monday through Thursday. Wednesday afternoons are dedicated to additional academic time (excursions, speakers).