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.
NYC in November Photowalk & Crit
In-person - Manhattan, NYC
November 15, 2026
11am - 7pm
Join me for one Sunday in NYC this November!
We will be spending the day photographing in Manhattan - chasing light, color and unique scenes up and down the streets of Midtown. Starting in Bryant Park we will make our way to 5th ave, then head down to 34th street for some great street corners with lots of people. Towards the end of the day, we will be shooting in the Lower East Side and will end the photowalk at the Ukrainian Restaurant - Veselka for dinner together.
In addition to the day of shooting, I will also host a 2 hour Zoom critique for students to get feedback on their work from the day.
Participation fee: $350
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.
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
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
