2025 Click! Academy Workshops
Photography Workshop
Creating Images with Impact
with Pete Coco
Join us for a two-part workshop with legendary photographer Pete Coco as he shares how he creates his iconic images.
Students will have the opportunity to attend one or both sessions.
Session 1: Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:00am-12:00pm
Session 2: Saturday, October 4, 2025 1:00pm-3:00pm
Session 1: The Art of Small Space Photography In this workshop, Pete will share the art and science of photographing some of New York’s most iconic jazz musicians in small intimate settings, and the steps it takes to become an in-demand portrait artist for musicians and artists. He will talk gear, including how and why to choose certain cameras and lenses in various settings for both portraits and concert photos. Students will learn what it takes to successfully capture artists in intimate jazz clubs and other small venues, as well as how to connect with your dream clients and turn your passion for photography into a viable and rewarding career.
Session 2: How to Create Dramatic Studio Portraits with a Cinematic Flavor, the EASY Way! In the second part of our workshop, students will learn how to create stunning, cinematic portraits using a simple continuous lighting setup, from one to three lights. Concepts will be discussed in a non-technical manner, with an emphasis on making complex lighting understandable to anyone at any place in their journey as a portrait photographer.
Creating portraits that stop the viewer in their tracks is something all photographers can do, and you will learn the keys to crafting images that not only stand out but show subjects as the unique individuals they are. Starting with a key light, we will learn how to build beautiful portrait lighting one light at a time, including how a fill light affects our image, and finally how to light our backdrop for an additional drama in our images.
Finally, attendees will have a chance to work with our model and capture their own images, learning hands on and building their portfolios.
BIO: Pete Coco is a Brooklyn-based portrait photographer known for creating bold, engaging images that defy convention. Pete strives to capture authentic emotion from his subjects, and loves using dramatic light and a cinematic approach. He works with a wide range of clients including actors, musicians, executives, authors, and creatives who refuse to settle for an average portrait.
Pete’s passion as an artist and photographer also drives The Portrait Community, a mentoring group he runs for photographers where he helps them sharpen their craft, grow their businesses, and cultivate a mindset for success.
He also shares his perspective with 30K+ subscribers on YouTube, where he talks shop about portraiture, gear, and everything else photography. When he’s not working with clients or mentoring creatives, Pete can be found lugging his upright bass and camera around the New York City, playing with a variety of musicians and simultaneously documenting the New York music scene.
You can learn more about Pete and his work at: Long Island Headshots & Portraits
Photography Workshop
Preparing Work for Publication
with Stella Kramer
Join us for a two-part workshop with Pulitzer-prize winning picture editor Stella Kramer.
In Part 1 Stella will walk through selecting and organizing work for publication.
In Part 2 Stella will assist students in the creation of their own zine publication.
Students will have the opportunity to attend one session or both.
Session 1: Saturday, October 4, 2025: 9:00am-12:00pm
Session 2: Sunday, October 5, 2025: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Because of the very hands-on nature of this class, enrollment is strictly limited to 10 people.
Session 1: Editing and Sequencing Students are invited to bring 15-20 images from a project they currently have (or have in progress) for discussion on how to edit/sequence, and talk about whether a book or a zine is better suited for the work they have. Included will be discussions of the financial aspects of both books and zines, plus designing, promotion, etc.
Session 2: Make a Zine Workshop The class will begin with a discussion of the value of zines along with examples of successful publications and how artists can use them to best promote their work.
The balance of the class time will be spent on techniques for creating your own zine. Students will be sent a list of materials to bring prior to class.
Instructor Bio: Stella Kramer is a Pulitzer prize-winning photo editor who has worked at The New York Times, People, Newsweek and many other formerly important magazines.
Stella teaches in the Masters of Digital Photography program at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and works with individual photographers on projects.
She now publishes STELLAZINE.
Photography Workshop
Click! Masterclass – The Fine Art of Digital Printmaking
Led by Eric Joseph from Freestyle Photo & Imaging
In-Person Learning
This class will be held in 2 sessions:
tuesday
October 7, 2025
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
wednesday
October 8, 2025
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
More than just a how-to class, this course will emphasize the digital print as a unique art form in which the choice of inkjet paper to print on makes the difference between an ordinary photo and an extraordinary piece of artwork.
Both classes will be held at: A Photographers Place 5100 Lacy Ave. Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27609
Photograph: Eric Joseph
The workshop will cover all of the technical jargon and vocabulary of inkjet papers and introduce you to the full range of inkjet media available on the market from standard Resin Coated Photograde papers up to handmade Japanese Washi papers. This course emphasizes the creative benefits of understanding and controlling your digital print results through hands-on printmaking sessions. Topics covered will include proper camera settings, color management, monitor and printer calibration, what type of printer to use and why, downloading and applying ICC profiles, preparing files for printing and everything else you ever wanted to know about digital printing. Eric will make sure the information is taught in an easily digestible and accessible format.
Students will be learning using the Canon PRO-1100 & 2600.
Photograph: Eric Joseph
Details
Two Sessions
Dates: Tuesday & Wednesday, October 7 & 8, 10 am – 6 pm
Enrollment Limit: 10 students
Skill/Experience Level: Experience working with Photoshop and Lightroom is helpful but not required. Students should be comfortable working with the Macintosh OS X operating system.
Tuition: $500. Facility rental, paper and ink fees included. (APP Members enjoy discounts! Go to the APP website for details.)
Location: A Photographers Place 5100 Lacy Ave. Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27609 (Parking is available both in front and back of building.)
Nearby Lodging: If travelling from out-of-town there a number of affordable options near-by. (Go to: Raleigh NC Hotels. Search: Midtown Raleigh.)
Not Included: Meals and transportation (to and from the workshop location). Students are encouraged to bring their own food or order from nearby restaurants. Ride share apps or public transit are recommended for those without transportation. Students will be notified of food and parking options in the area.
Two Sessions
Tuition: $500
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Limited to 10 participants
Note to students attending:
Students must bring files that are formatted as follows:
Color Space = Adobe RGB (1998)
Format = JPEG or Flattened TIF (preferred)
Size = 17 inches on the long side
Resolution = 300 ppi
If your files are smaller than this, do not make them bigger i.e. if it is already a JPG, don’t save it as a TIF. If it is sRGB, don’t convert it to Adobe RGB (1998).