Workshops

Small-group, hands-on photography workshops in New York City. I teach what I shoot.

Next dates · Booking now

Two fall Saturdays: outdoor portraits from golden hour to city lights, and birds and wildlife in Central Park. Up to 10 photographers each.

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Booking now · Sat, Oct 17

Street portrait workshop

Outdoor Portraits

  • 3 hours, 5–8 pm
  • Golden hour to night
  • 2 pro models, 2 instructors
  • Up to 10 people

Tony and NYC street portrait master Kash The SOHO Shooter teach posing, expression, camera settings, natural light and flash, working with two professional NYC models. With two models for up to 10 photographers, everyone gets plenty of time with each one.

The session starts before sunset, so you practice in golden hour, blue hour and at night, when the city lights turn into bokeh. Tony will also take a portrait of you, if you want one.

What you’ll practice

  • Posing and expression
  • Camera settings on the street
  • Natural light, then flash
  • Night portraits with city lights
Where
Meatpacking District, Manhattan. Tony emails the exact meeting spot the day before.
Next date
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 5:00–8:00 pm · $199
Recent sessions
Apr 18, 2026
Woman crouching on a city sidewalk in a gray top and jeansBlonde woman crouching in front of a graffiti-covered wall at nightWoman with long braids in a leather jacket and white scarf

From Tony’s portfolio: daylight, a graffiti wall after dark, city lights

Book Sat, Oct 17 · $199 See the evening, hour by hour

Booking now · Sat, Oct 31

Wildlife workshop

Birds & Wildlife of Central Park

  • 2.5 hours
  • Afternoon
  • Fall migration
  • Up to 10 people

Migrating birds pour through Central Park every spring and fall. This fall we meet in the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, a 4-acre woodland in the park’s southeast corner. Learn the best camera settings, hand-holding technique, how to find animals without disturbing them, and how to get close, sharp shots.

What you’ll practice

  • Camera settings for birds
  • Hand-holding technique
  • Finding animals without disturbing them
  • Getting close, sharp shots
Where
Hallett Nature Sanctuary, Central Park. Meet at the sanctuary entrance, near the park’s southeast corner.
Next date
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 1:00–3:30 pm · $99
Recent sessions
Mar 21, 2026 · May 2, 2026 · May 31, 2026 · Oct 10, 2026
Raccoon looking out from a tangle of dry leavesMale northern cardinal perched on a branchGray squirrel eating a peanutBlue jay perched among green leaves

Shot at past wildlife workshops

Book Sat, Oct 31 See the afternoon, hour by hour

Studio portrait workshop

Studio Mastery

  • Full day
  • 2 models, 2 instructors
  • Up to 6 students
  • All levels

A hands-on studio portrait workshop for photographers of all skill levels, beginning to advanced. You’ll learn camera settings, posing and lighting, and you’ll build your portfolio while you do it.

What you’ll practice

  • Camera settings for the studio
  • Setting up and shaping the light
  • Posing and directing a model
  • Building portfolio images as you go
Where
David Dupuy Studios, 45 W 29th St, Suite 301, New York, NY 10001
Recent sessions
Nov 7, 2025 · Dec 12, 2025 · Jan 17, 2026 · Feb 20, 2026 · Mar 28, 2026
Woman in a wide black sun hat that hides her eyes, red lips, pale gray backdropWoman in a red hat and red gloves holding a finger to her lips against a dark backgroundRed-haired woman in a pale green lace dress against a muted green backdropPortrait after Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring: blue and gold headscarf, pearl earring, dark background

From Tony’s portfolio

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Why learn with Tony

I’ve spent more than 30 years making photographs and writing about how to make them. My workshops are small and hands-on, with models and a second instructor, so you get plenty of practice and personal help.

  • 30+Years in photography
  • 2M+Copies of Stunning Digital Photography sold
  • 6Students max, studio
  • 1.6MYouTube subscribers