Photography Masterclass with Anya Anti in NY

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 Anya Anti. 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.

Anya is 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.

Epic concept-driven portrait photography. 2-hour hands-on with instructor. Styled set and live model.

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
• 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

TICKETS

• Early Bird: $165 — (4 seats only at this price, ends July 20)
• Standard $195

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Limited to 10 attendees. Once we sell out, we're not adding seats.

ABOUT ANYA

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

THE THEME

Capture stunning images in a professionally designed pink floral set featuring a charming phone booth, vibrant flowers, unique props, and a professional model.

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

Limited to 10 attendees. Secure your seat now!

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DISCLAIMER

The event organizer reserves the right to reschedule the event, cancel the event, or change models if needed. All registered participants will be informed promptly via 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.