(EXTRA)ORDINARY TEEN PHOTOGRAPHY // FALL 2026 WORKSHOPS
(EXTRA)ORDINARY TEEN PHOTOGRAPHY // FALL 2026 WORKSHOPS
A Saturday photography workshop series in New York City for teens ages 14–18, led by professional photographer and instructor Andrew French.
Students receive personalized instruction tailored to their interests, experience, and creative vision, with guidance to develop their image-making, visual storytelling, and technical skills.
Workshops begin at Andrew French’s daylight studio in Union Square before heading out on photography shoots and field trips to inspiring locations, studios, and cultural spaces throughout New York City. In a fun, immersive small-group setting, students will explore the art and craft of photography, experiment with different approaches to image-making, and learn how to select, edit, and sequence their strongest photographs to build a cohesive body of work and develop a portfolio for college applications and beyond.
FALL 2026 SESSIONS
September 12, 19, 26 📸
November 7, 14, 21 📸
HOURS:
M-F 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM including lunch break
COST:
$990/session
For more information, contact: WORKSHOPS@ANDREWFRENCH.COM
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INSTRUCTOR:
ANDREW FRENCH has photographed editorial and commercial work for clients including Food & Wine, Esquire, Town & Country, House & Garden and O, The Oprah Magazine. Before he began his career as a photographer, he worked as an assistant to over 70 photographers, including Mary Ellen Mark, Annie Leibovitz, John Dominis, Art Kane, and Ruth Orkin, among others. Learning from the masters shaped Andrew’s approach to his own photography and is the basis of the knowledge he shares with his students. Andrew has a degree in Education and has been on the faculty at the International Center of Photography and New York University for nearly two decades. He also teaches at the Penumbra Foundation and the Bronx Documentary Center and guest teaches around the world. Andrew is inspired by his daylight studio and collection of thousands of photobooks, and loves going on adventures around NYC with his wife, son, and dog Nelson.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Andrew French Studio, 41 Union Square West, #1121, New York, NY 10003
Class size is limited to 8 students
Students are asked to bring a digital camera with manual exposure control
Lunch and transportation costs are not included in the tuition fee
REFUND POLICY: If you cancel between 2-4 weeks prior to the workshop, you will receive a 50% refund. No refund will be issued if you cancel less than 2 weeks prior to the workshop.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS AND PARENTS ARE SAYING:
“Andy runs an excellent workshop for teens over the summer. It is rare that teens can get such hands-on experience with an expert like Andy. My son had never used a DSLR camera before this workshop, and after a week in the class, had learned how to use the camera, and began to appreciate different composition angles and how to start to play with light in his photos. Andy does an incredible job of drawing in students of all levels - from the most advanced to the newest - and ensuring they are each learning and building on their skills. I highly recommend his summer workshop!” – Ariela, Ben’s mom
“Arielle has learned a great deal in this class and it sparked her interest in photography even more. I feel that the instructors have an incredible way of guiding the students, which results in beautiful images that reflect their true nature. I am truly in awe and grateful for the experience. Bravo!” – Gloria, Arielle’s Mom
“Absolutely incredible experience for Brock! He was so inspired and proud by the end!” – Brock's Dad
"Our family continues to share stories with great joy about Andy French's (Extra)Ordinary Teen Photography Camp. Andy is a caring, skillful, student-centered and incredibly well-connected teacher. He delivers an experience that surpasses all expectations." - Lola’s family
“Thank you for another top-tier experience for Lola and the whole class. You significantly inspire, advance and expand Lola's development as much or more than anything she's done.” – Lola's Dad
“I loved the workshop! I learned a lot but also had a lot of fun which is something you don’t always find. I’m so grateful to Andy for teaching us so much and creating such a special experience!” - Rain
“Andy's Teen Photography Camp is one of a kind. The immersive experience allows for even absolute beginners to shoot beautiful portraits and gain confidence with exposure control after only a week. Andy's encouragement for students to approach different camera angles, lighting, and so on, is invaluable to their creativity. This opportunity is incredibly worth it for any teenager interested in photography or just looking for something fun to do!”– Crystal
“My experience genuinely made my perspective on small and minimalistic things seem huge and like there's more meaning to it. I also saw more beauty in simple things and lighting and shadow, etc. It made me see the beautiful things in the little things.” – Sasha
"Some of my favorite memories from the workshop were shooting on a variety of old medium format cameras in Andrew French’s gorgeous daylight studio and the streets of Union Square, sifting through his ceiling length bookcase of photography books, and a field trip to the Penumbra Foundation where I learned about the historic process of tintypes. The workshop was a once-in-a-lifetime experience where I was able to learn from and connect with photography professionals in an intimate and supportive setting. The beautiful images I created and the knowledge I gained, I will treasure for a long time to come." – Ella
“I really enjoyed finding my photography style and now I know how to take better photos.” – Emma
“My favorite part of this course was the freedom and experimentation throughout the entire experience.” – Arielle
“My favorite part was when I met people I never met before.” – Colin