Afternoon light catches a New York building above silhouetted people and subway stairs

INTRODUCING PHOTOEDUCATE LOCAL

Make stronger photographs, close to home

You don’t have to go far to see more.

We’re starting with small-group critique sessions led by Steve Simon: two hours, up to six photographers, and time to look closely at your pictures and learn from one another’s work.

Explore the critique classes
Emerging from the subway in New York City. © Steve Simon

PhotoEducate Local brings photographers together in Pelham and New York City for live, in-person photo walks, shooting classes and honest, constructive critique. Some classes may also include an online component.

Start with a critique class

Pelham · Westchester

Small-Group Photo Critique with Steve Simon

We’re often too close to our own photographs. Join Steve for a live, in-person critique with up to six photographers. Together, we’ll discuss what works, what’s almost there and how to move forward. You’ll learn from the conversation around everyone’s photographs, as well as your own.

Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. Eastern: December 1, 15 and 29, 2026; January 12 and 26, and February 2, 2027.
Common Thyme, 1 Wolfs Lane, 3rd Floor, Pelham, NY 10803
Six people maximum · Led by Steve Simon

$95 for one session · $340 for four · $900 for 12 sessions over a year

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Six Pelham dates confirmed · Registration is open

New York City

Small-Group Photo Critique with Steve Simon

We’re often too close to our own photographs. Join Steve for a live, in-person critique with up to six photographers. Together, we’ll discuss what works, what’s almost there and how to move forward. You’ll learn from the conversation around everyone’s photographs, as well as your own.

Dates and times to be confirmed.
Cre8ive NYC · Space 3-4, 134 West 29th Street, New York, NY 10001
Six people maximum · Led by Steve Simon

$95 for one session · $340 for four · $900 for 12 sessions over a year

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NYC dates coming soon

Coming soon

Photo Walk in New York City

An opportunity to photograph together in the city. Route, dates and class details are still being developed.

Dates, locations and pricing to be announced.

Photo Walk in Westchester

Explore a Westchester location with your camera and a small group. The location, dates and class details will be announced.

Dates, locations and pricing to be announced.

Finding Photographs in Everyday Places

Look again at familiar surroundings and explore how viewpoint, backgrounds and timing can help you make stronger photographs.

Dates, locations and pricing to be announced.

Questions?

Wondering whether a class is right for you, what to bring or how the critique works? Send me an email. I’m happy to help.

Email Steve Simonsteve@stevesimonphoto.com