Learning Lab

With photography being a significant cost for businesses, this special opportunity is designed to deliver top-quality product photography for free to NYC-based manufacturers and makers, while allowing participants to experience firsthand what goes into a photoshoot and ask questions in a space for learning.

During a one-hour photo session, participants will have their product(s) photographed professionally on a white seamless backdrop. They will receive 5 high-resolution images of their product, depending on the number of products being photographed and varied stylized compositions. Participants can bring in additional materials and props to style their product. If captured, additional raw unedited files will be available for the participant to retouch on their own. A professional portrait is also offered as part of the hour-long session if requested.

Learn more about this workshop and learning outcomes. Each participating business will be assigned a one-hour session.

This half-day workshop is a hands-on introduction to the basics of DIY video production, with the goal of demystifying video for Made in NYC members. We’ll explore some tools that are currently available to level up your phone-based content capture, and we’ll discuss techniques and approaches for achieving your communication objectives. Participants will leave the workshop empowered to create effective video content that connects with their audience AND builds their brand.

Learn more about this workshop and learning outcomes. The application deadline is Thursday, January 29. Regisration for this workshop has closed.

Through our Factory Photography program, selected members will work with a photographer capturing what makes your factory/manufacturing space unique. Participating businesses will schedule a short photoshoot and sit-down interview with our team on-location. This photoshoot will capture your manufacturing capabilities, unique offerings, as well as your team in action. These images will be available for each factory to use and share freely. Made in NYC will produce a feature for the Made in NYC website based off this interview and photography as part of our Member Stories: Factory Tours series, also to be featured on our Instagram.

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This two-part workshop series offers lessons for enhancing your photography skills. Choose from sessions in photographic capture and post-production editing. Participants may choose whether to take one or both sessions.

Learn more about this workshop and learning outcomes. The Camera Controls & Lighting workshop will take place in-person at Pratt’s Manhattan Campus, and the Photo Retouching workshop will be on Zoom.

During a one-hour photo session, participants will have their product photographed in an outdoor setting for an editorial look to amplify their brand and provide a sophisticated look for marketing their products. Manufacturers will receive 5 high-resolution images of their products, and additional raw unedited files will be available for the participant to retouch on their own. Participants are required to bring models, props and an assistant to aid with a productive shoot.

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There will be one Lifestyle Photography shoot in May 2026. The date will be announced in spring 2026.