Workshops

I have been leading photography workshops and giving personalized portfolio reviews since 2017. With a dedicated commitment to nurturing emerging talent, I work in getting aspiring photographers towards acclaim in some of the most renowned festivals and competitions such as LensCulture, Italian Street Photo Festival, and Women Street Photographers Exhibitions. I work with a wide range of students - from beginners who need help with post-processing and editing, to more established photographers who are ready to send out their portfolios to the photo industry.
Upcoming workshops
NYC Easter Parade Photo Workshop
In person
New York City – April 20, 2025
This workshop is perfect for locals and visitors eager to dust off their cameras and beat the winter blues. Learn how to create striking portraits and unexpected juxtapositions. I've photographed NYC's Easter Hat & Bonnet Festival for years—it's a unique event and a fantastic way to reconnect with the city's vibrant community.
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GET SEEN: Submitting Your Work to Competitions, Festivals, and Galleries
Online with Santa Fe Workshops
March 22 & 29, 2025
In this two-week online workshop, I’ll cover the three main paths photographers use to showcase their work—competitions, festivals, and galleries. You'll learn how to identify competitions that align with your style, research judges' tastes, and craft compelling submissions. I'll demystify application processes and share best practices to boost your chances of success.
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One-on-one classes
In personalized one on one sessions, I work with a wide range of students. Beginners often need help with editing and post-processing their images. With intermediate and advanced students, I work on helping them find their photographic voice, put together a cohesive body of work, and work towards getting acclaim in some of the most renowned festivals and competitions in the industry.
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What my students say
"I started booking one-on-one photowalks with Sonia after meeting her at ICP. I was immediately drawn to her positive attitude, energy and willingness to help all the students. She opened my eyes to see in ways I hadn’t seen in the past. I learned to tell a story through an image. Not only does Sonia have a great eye, she also has excellent technical knowledge. She’s helped me improve my technical skills.
We’ve also worked together (via Zoom) on post-processing images in Lightroom. I learned to not be afraid to push the processing of an image, and I could see my images come to life even more." 
– Carol Dronsfield, SantaCon Workshop participant, 2025

"I signed up for a photowalk with Sonia in 2024 not realizing that after the walk, she would help jumpstart my photography in many unexpected ways. Her photo walks inspire and she is so generous with her time and expertise. She has since mentored me, with a focus on editing, sequencing and post-processing, all critical areas for me. Finally, I participated in her online workshop, GET SEEN: Submitting your work to Competitions, Festivals and Galleries, where she offered personalized guidance to each student and still drops me suggestions on places where I might submit my work. If you have a chance to work with Sonia, please grab it!!!"
– Denise Pensky, Get Seen Workshop & SantaCon participant, 2025

Past workshops
2024 NYC SantaCon Workshop
2024 Coney Island Workshop
2024 NYC Street Photo Workshop
2023 Holiday Streets Photo Workshop
2022 Chinatown Lunar New Year Photowalk
2021 MDW Street Photo Workshop
2021 Four Day NYC Halloween Photo Workshop
2020 Staying Creative During COVID-19 
2020 Mindfulness in Street Photography
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