Special Programs

Introduction to Fashion Photography

Spend six weeks in Paris, one of the world's most exciting and fashion-forward cities. 

Editorial photo of a male model as a magazine cover

Photo by Katie Nobel

Curriculum

Introduction to Fashion Photography

IPHTI-UT 1008.001 | 4 units | Instructor: Mark Jenkinson

This seminar will explore fashion, style, beauty, body representation and popular culture through photography and imaging. This introductory to intermediate course in fashion photography explore composition, studio and outdoor lighting, industry trends and the use of Photoshop and CaptureOne in fashion images. Students are encouraged to bring fashion images to be analyzed and broken-down during class time. Students will be encouraged to use any digital and photo-based method or approach that can best serve their individual interests. We will explore the art and production of the fashion shoot, which covers editorial, advertising, and beauty tasks in a hands-on format. Develop lighting techniques for strobe and natural light. Learn how to produce your own photo shoots, scout locations, and work with models, and makeup artists. During the semester, emphasis will be on developing multiple projects, refining and editing each project, with assistance in determining a final completed form. Students will be expected to challenge themselves and each other by photographing on the streets of Paris as well as on the campus and look for the most iconic buildings and villas to create unique photo settings. 

During the semester, we will also attend exhibitions at fashion houses, lectures, view contemporary and historical exhibits, screen documentary films about fashion designers and photographers; and discuss a variety of images in art and pop culture by looking closely at fashion magazines produced worldwide.

Equipment Requirements:

  • Students must provide their own digital SLR Camera or equivalent. (professional quality mirrorless cameras are fine as well).
  • Students must also bring a laptop computer and a separate hard drive with at least 1 TB of memory and Adobe Lightroom software.
Editorial image of a model posing in front of a tree

Photo by Mark Jenkinson

Program Dates

Summer 2026
Check In: July 1, 2026
Check Out: August 13, 2026

Admissions

Application Deadline: February 23, 2026

Pre-requisite: Photography I or equivalent experience. This program is open to NYU and visiting undergraduate students who meet the pre-requisites.

Equipment Requirements: Students must provide their own digital SLR Camera or equivalent (professional quality mirrorless cameras are fine as well).

They will also need a laptop computer and a separate hard drive with at least 1 TB of memory and Adobe Lightroom software.

Please read the following application requirements before starting your application.

Photo of female model posing with red lights in front of a sign that says Moulin Rouge

Photo by Meghan Marshall

Expenses


Summer 2026

  • Undergraduate Tuition: $8,008

Additional Fees:

  • Lab Fee: $474
  • Program Fee: $745
  • NYU Paris Housing MIDF Cité: Single $3,053*
  • Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to/from the program.

*Housing for this program is mandatory. Please note: Your choice of room preference or residence hall preference (if available) is not guaranteed.

Please review the Tisch Special Programs cancellation policy.

Visit the NYU Office of the Bursar for additional information on tuition and fees.

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Female model posing beside pony

Photo by Mark Jenkinson