Photography School

Photography Degrees, Programs, and Workshops at NYFA

At NYFA’s Photography Schools in New York, Los Angeles, and other global locations, aspiring photographers learn the practical and creative elements of the visual art of photography through step-by-step instruction and hands-on projects.

Throughout the programs, students master technical and creative skills in digital photography, as well as web and business industry practices. Under the guidance of our faculty of professional photographers, students establish their unique style that can set them apart as photographers.

As NYFA strives to make education in visual storytelling and the digital arts accessible to the most diverse, international, and broadest spectrum of students, our Photography School is a welcoming community where students can collaborate and begin to build their creative network.

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Photography
Degree Programs

In NYFA’s MFA and BFA Photography programs, students gain advanced knowledge and techniques in shooting, lighting, printing, editing, graphic design, and video production. With time invested in building an expanded skillset that goes beyond the fundamentals, students explore a wide range of photographic disciplines while getting hands-on experience in fast-paced creative environments.

Throughout their studies, students complete advanced projects that may include a photographic series, promotional videos for a personal website and social media, contributions to our in-house photo magazine, FAYN, as well as a thesis exhibition. NYFA’s MFA and BFA in Photography are available at NYFA Los Angeles. The BFA in Entertainment Media, with a concentration in Photography, is available at NYFA New York.

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Photography

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Entertainment Media


Photography
Certificate Programs

During the 1 and 2-Year Photography Certificate Programs, available at our NYFA Los Angeles and New York campuses, students develop fundamental commercial, fine art, and documentary photography skills.

Our full-time, conservatory-based approach provides aspiring photographers the opportunity to complete hands-on projects which may include self-branding assets, their own photography book, as well as a virtual exhibition and as a portfolio of their best work.

2-Year Photography Certificate Program

1-Year Photography Certificate Program

Photography
Workshops

The workshops at NYFA’s Photography School teach students the essentials of both the technical and creative sides of photography. Through hands-on projects and one-on-one instruction, students rapidly build skills, completing projects that include a final portfolio. NYFA also offers a variety of online workshops.

Online Photography
Workshops

NYFA’s online photography workshops enable students to learn the fundamentals of photography from anywhere. Through immersive classes, hands-on projects, and guidance from experienced photographers, students strengthen their creative and technical knowledge and skills.


Photography
School Faculty

Students at NYFA’s Photography School study under our prestigious faculty who are professional Photographers working across the spectrum of photographic genres. Receiving hands-on training from our faculty in a wide range of photographic disciplines, our students gain spectacular insight into what it means to pursue creative goals in photography.

 
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Nancy Burson

 
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David Mager

 
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Naomi White

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Photography
School Alumni

The Photography School at NYFA strives to offer an intensive and focused education that provides hands-on experience and practical training. The achievements of our NYFA alumni are the result of their hard work, perseverance, talent and circumstances, and after NYFA, many photography alumni have found success in the visual arts, pursuing goals in commercial, editorial, fine art and documentary photography, and also become Cinematographers and Content Producers in advertising, editorial, e-commerce, film, and media companies.

Paquita Hughes  

Paquita Hughes

Producer | Photographer

 
Denice Flores  

Denice Flores

Photographer

 
Jon Henry  

Jon Henry

Photographer

 
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Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.