Photography Masterclass with Anya Anti in NY

Learn concept-driven portrait photography with Anya Anti in a 2-hour hands-on workshop featuring a pink phone booth set and live model
About this Event

Join us on Saturday, August 29, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at FD Photo Studio Astoria for an intimate two-hour masterclass with, an internationally published photographer known for dreamlike, story-driven portraits. She has taught across the US and Europe and presented for Adobe, Nikon, Wacom, and Broncolor at events like Adobe MAX, WPPI, and Photo Plus Expo. For this masterclass, she's working in a fully styled "Pink & Flowers" set at our Astoria 3 studio, built around a pink telephone booth, floral installations, and a vintage phone, with a professional model on set.

What you get:

• Two hours with Anya Anti on concept-driven portraiture and creative direction
• A professionally styled "Pink & Flowers" set with a pink phone booth, florals, props, and a professional model to shoot (announced at a later date)
• Guidance on developing a concept and building a cohesive visual story
• Direction on composition, posing, camera settings, and working with available and studio light
• A live shooting demo with the model, then hands-on time to photograph the set yourself
• Real-time feedback, Q&A, and techniques you can take straight into your own creative work

How it works

Anya opens with how she builds a concept and directs a shoot, then runs a live demo with the model so you can see her process in real time. From there, you rotate in to shoot the set yourself with her feedback as you go. The group is capped at 10 so everyone gets hands-on time and direct guidance.

About Anya Anti

Anya Anti is an internationally published and award-winning fine art photographer specializing in conceptual and storytelling portraiture. Originally from Ukraine and now based in New York, she creates imaginative, dreamlike imagery that blends fantasy, symbolism, and visual storytelling. Anya has taught workshops across the United States and Europe and presented for leading brands including Adobe, Nikon, Wacom, and Broncolor at major industry events.
Follow Anya: anya-anti.com and @anya_anti_art

Tickets

• Early Bird $165 — only 4 seats at this price, ends July 20 or when they sell out
• Standard $195

This masterclass is capped at 10 attendees so everyone gets real shooting time and feedback.

Event Structure

The class will begin with a brief introduction to Anya and her work, including a discussion of her creative process, sources of inspiration, and how she develops concepts and designs her sets.

Following the introduction, attendees will participate in a hands-on shooting session featuring professionally prepared sets and a live model. Throughout the workshop, Anya will provide personalized guidance on camera settings, composition, lighting, posing, and other techniques to help participants strengthen their photography skills and create compelling images.

Who this is for

Beginner to intermediate photographers interested in creative portraiture, visual storytelling, and concept-driven work. Bring a camera and lens you're comfortable using. Familiarity with manual mode helps but isn't required.

What to bring

• Your camera and a zoom or prime lens in the 24–120mm full-frame equivalent range
• A charged battery and a memory card with at least 32GB free
• A Godox or Flashpoint flash trigger if you have one — we'll loan you one if you don't
• A notepad or phone for setup details

Disclaimer

The organizer may reschedule, cancel, or change models if needed. All registered participants will be notified promptly by email.

Attendees are responsible for their own equipment, personal items, and personal safety during the event. Our host will be on-site throughout to help with anything you need.