The Art of Night Cityscapes | Cinematic Long Exposure Photography with Sam

Cleveland Night Photography Workshop
Create Cinematic Long Exposure Cityscapes with Sam Young

Ready to capture the city in a whole new way?

Join Cleveland-based photographer Sam Young for an immersive night photography experience designed to help you create bold, sharp, cinematic long exposure images. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your workflow, this hands-on workshop will give you practical techniques you can immediately apply to your own photography.

This is not a classroom lecture. You’ll be shooting alongside Sam on location, learning real-world techniques used to create dramatic cityscape images with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

How to set up your camera for clean, sharp long exposures
Techniques for achieving that signature crisp night look
Composition strategies that elevate your cityscapes
How to manage light, motion, and exposure at night
Sam’s editing workflow using Lightroom and Photoshop

What’s Included:

2-hour guided on-location shooting experience
Live demonstrations and hands-on instruction
Small class size for personal feedback and guidance
Pre-recorded live editing walkthrough from the session
Sam Young’s custom preset pack

Who This Is For:

Photographers of all skill levels
Anyone wanting to improve long exposure or night city photography
Creators ready to push beyond basic night shooting

Recommended Gear:

Tripod (mandatory)
Non-fisheye wide-angle lens preferred
FX cameras: 14–18mm range
DX (crop) cameras: 10--14mm range

About Sam Young:

Sam Young is one of Cleveland’s premier cityscape photographers, known for creating cinematic urban imagery and helping photographers unlock new creative and technical skills through hands-on workshops. He has taught hundreds of students across his classes and live sessions.

Spots are intentionally limited to keep the experience focused, interactive, and highly personalized. Secure your spot today.

There are no refunds due to severe weather. Class will be rescheduled or a class credit will be issued.

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