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Explore every facet of photography as you develop your creative vision. Pratt prepares you to flourish as an independent artist and a professional photographer.
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Type
Undergraduate, BFA
Credits
126
Duration
4 years
Courses
Plan of Study
School and Department
School of Art,
Photography
A double-page spread from a book featuring two young girls in matching red, white, and blue dresses with star patterns, standing on a boardwalk. They are holding pink shoes. In the background, crowds of people are visible on the boardwalk. Below, a close-up of a man and a woman inside a car, with the man appearing to look at the woman who is touching her hair, both engaged in conversation. On the opposite page, a blurry boat can be seen.
Photograph by Noor Shoresh, BFA Photography ’25

An Expansive View of Photography

Study all aspects of photography in our hands-on program. From day one, you will be practicing both digital and analog photography. Our program and facilities stay current with advances in technology and practices, allowing you to experiment and push the boundaries of photography.

Student Work: Vision in Practice

See how our students push the boundaries of the medium.

A black and white photograph of a woman seated outdoors, holding a framed photograph with two images. The image on the left shows a group of children sitting together, while the right side features adults posing in front of a building. The woman wears a black top and patterned pants, adorned with several rings. Her hands prominently display the frame, and she smiles gently while looking at it.
Photograph by Haley Sessoms, BFA Photography ’25

Develop Your Critical Practice

Photography as a medium inspires critical thinking. At Pratt, you will gain a critical understanding of photography and its place in contemporary art. Through intensive studio work, visiting artist lectures and critiques, the study of photographic history and contemporary art, and the development of your writing skills, you will acquire the dexterity and language to thrive as a professional and an artist. 

State-of-the-Art Facilities and Exhibition Space

A photography studio setup featuring softbox lights on either side, a gray backdrop, and a stool positioned in front. A computer monitor on a cart displays the live feed from the camera. The floor is covered with light-colored tiles, and various lighting equipment is arranged around the space, with cables visible on the ground.
Lighting Studio, ARC G-06. Photo credit: Lauren Roeder, Photography Technician.

Our Brooklyn campus offers a full suite of state-of-the-art facilities:

  • 35mm, medium, and large format film cameras
  • the latest DSLR and mirrorless cameras
  • medium format digital cameras
  • lighting equipment
  • dedicated 1,000-square-foot digital photography lab with wide-format printers, film scanners, computers, and industry-standard editing software
  • black-and-white darkroom
  • non-silver process studio
  • 1,500-square-foot shooting and lighting studio

Students are always welcome to set up a one-on-one instructional meeting to gain a deeper understanding of our tools and technology.

Learn more about our photography facilities.

Our Faculty

Our faculty members are distinguished artists and creative professionals who are committed to nurturing the creative potential of each student. The faculty come from diverse professional and educational backgrounds, contributing to the expansive nature of our program.

See the full list of faculty and administrative staff here.

A framed artwork featuring an eye is placed on a set of stone steps. The frame is made of a light-colored wood with a black accent around the artwork. The steps appear weathered and are illuminated by sunlight.
Cyanotype Exposition, Non-Silver Class. Photo Credit: Lauren Roeder, Photography Technician

Study Abroad: See the World Through Your Lens

Our dynamic study-abroad offerings include Pratt Berlin, a semester-long program where students take Pratt courses with Pratt faculty while living in Berlin, Germany. The Photography Department also offers elective courses with short-term travel embedded into the curriculum, such as opportunities to travel and study during spring break in Havana, Cuba, or San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Internships

Our students gain experience through internships at various art institutions, galleries, and studios such as the Whitney Museum of Art, Conveyor Arts, Distributed Art Publishers (D.A.P.), David LaChapelle Studio, Diverse Works, and many others. During their time at Pratt, students have the option to complete an internship for program credit, with a Pratt faculty advisor to guide them. 

After Graduation

Our alumni are leading diverse and thriving careers, creating and expanding upon the visual culture of our present-day world. Some have become renowned photographers, their work featured in publications and galleries, while others are working at celebrated institutions.Β 

Where They Work

  • Programs Manager, Baxter St. Camera Club of New York
  • Assistant Collections Manager, Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Founder, Blue Hour Press
  • Editor-In-Chief, The Daring
  • Commissioned Photographer, The New York Times Magazine
  • Archivist, Alexander Gray Associates Gallery

Career Support for Life

Students and alumni can schedule one-on-one appointments with career strategists in Pratt’s Center for Career and Professional Development. A career strategist can work with you to develop your job/internship search strategies and life and business plans, as well as review rΓ©sumΓ©s, cover letters, websites, and other marketing materials.

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  • Pumpkin Pinhole RSVP Reminder! πŸŽƒπŸ“· 

Please register via the LINK in our bio if you plan to come make pictures with pumpkins (all supplies included)!

πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, October 28th
πŸ•¦ 11:30AM β€” 2:00PM
πŸ“ Front Hallway, LL ARC

✨ Photo League will also be screen-printing t-shirts outside by the amphitheater! @prattphotoleague
  • Some recent work from John Lehr’s Black and White Photography class, currently up in C hallway! ✨ #pinholephotography #photograms
  • Interested in applying to an MFA program? Learn more about Pratt Photo MFA in a virtual info session.

The sessions will be led by Program Director Katherine Hubbard and first-year student Chance Allen. 

We hope to see you there! ✨

Register via the LINKS in our bio.

@prattinstitute @soartpratt #PhotoMFA
  • Save the date! ✨

Join us for Photo MFA Open Studios. Stay for the opening reception of Something Like Meaning, a second-year student exhibition curated by Allen Frame and Photography Commons with presentations by Baxter St. Camera Club, Penumbra Foundation, Soft Network and Wendy’s Subway. 

πŸ—“οΈ Date: November 8th
πŸ•› Time: 12PM - 6PM 
πŸ“ Location: Dock72, 3rd Floor 

Register in advance with Link in Bio.

@allenframenyc @baxterstccny @penumbrafoundation @soft___network @wendyssubway
  • Opening TODAY ✨ the next of our Fall 2025 Open Call Student Exhibition Series, featuring:

Nos Sentimos… by Maria Montes Duran, Edward Hernandez, and Angel Ortega

Shifting Landscapes by Sherry Lin and Brianna Acevedo

πŸ—“οΈ October 20 – October 31
πŸ•™ 10AM - 5PM
πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC
✨ Opening Reception today at 5PM

We hope to see you there! πŸ‘

@prattinstitute @soartpratt @mariamontesfotos @edwardhernandezz @angelitoortega_ @littleeyeblinks @photoswithbrianna
  • TOMORROW ✨ Lunchtime Talk Series with Adam Putnam

We are pleased to announce the first of our fall Lunchtime Talk Series: a chance for students and peers to hear from Photography Department faculty and staff, as they share their work.

Please feel free to bring your lunchβ€”we hope you’ll join us! ☺️

πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, October 21st
πŸ• 1:00PM
πŸ“E-4, LL ARC

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
  • There are TWO πŸ‘ more days to catch this round of our fall Open Call series, featuring:

When I’m Gone It’ll be Online curated by Zoey Knipstein

Greenpoint by Elijah Meyer

πŸ•™ Open 10AM - 5PM today and tomorrow
πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
  • PUMPKIN PINHOLES πŸŽƒπŸ“Έ make their return at the end of the month!

Join our tech staff in making your own pumpkin pinhole cameras and printsβ€”all supplies (and snacks) included! 🍫🍏🍭

πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, October 28th
πŸ•¦ 11:30AM – 2:00PM
πŸ“ Front Hallway, LL ARC

Please RSVP using the link in our bio (so we get enough pumpkins)! πŸ‘»πŸ‚πŸ•ΈοΈ

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
  • TODAY: Join us for the first of our fall Photography Talk Series with Phil Taylor ✨

πŸ—“οΈ Today, October 8th
πŸ•› 2PM
πŸ“ E-2 Lecture Hall, LL ARC

This event is open to both the Pratt community and the public. We hope to see you there! πŸ‘

@prattinstitute @soartpratt @i_phil_taylor
Pumpkin Pinhole RSVP Reminder! πŸŽƒπŸ“· 

Please register via the LINK in our bio if you plan to come make pictures with pumpkins (all supplies included)!

πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, October 28th
πŸ•¦ 11:30AM β€” 2:00PM
πŸ“ Front Hallway, LL ARC

✨ Photo League will also be screen-printing t-shirts outside by the amphitheater! @prattphotoleague
Pumpkin Pinhole RSVP Reminder! πŸŽƒπŸ“· Please register via the LINK in our bio if you plan to come make pictures with pumpkins (all supplies included)! πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, October 28th πŸ•¦ 11:30AM β€” 2:00PM πŸ“ Front Hallway, LL ARC ✨ Photo League will also be screen-printing t-shirts outside by the amphitheater! @prattphotoleague
4 days ago
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Some recent work from John Lehr’s Black and White Photography class, currently up in C hallway! ✨ #pinholephotography #photograms
Some recent work from John Lehr’s Black and White Photography class, currently up in C hallway! ✨ #pinholephotography #photograms
Some recent work from John Lehr’s Black and White Photography class, currently up in C hallway! ✨ #pinholephotography #photograms
Some recent work from John Lehr’s Black and White Photography class, currently up in C hallway! ✨ #pinholephotography #photograms
Some recent work from John Lehr’s Black and White Photography class, currently up in C hallway! ✨ #pinholephotography #photograms
Some recent work from John Lehr’s Black and White Photography class, currently up in C hallway! ✨ #pinholephotography #photograms
Some recent work from John Lehr’s Black and White Photography class, currently up in C hallway! ✨ #pinholephotography #photograms
Some recent work from John Lehr’s Black and White Photography class, currently up in C hallway! ✨ #pinholephotography #photograms
Some recent work from John Lehr’s Black and White Photography class, currently up in C hallway! ✨ #pinholephotography #photograms
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Interested in applying to an MFA program? Learn more about Pratt Photo MFA in a virtual info session.

The sessions will be led by Program Director Katherine Hubbard and first-year student Chance Allen. 

We hope to see you there! ✨

Register via the LINKS in our bio.

@prattinstitute @soartpratt #PhotoMFA
Interested in applying to an MFA program? Learn more about Pratt Photo MFA in a virtual info session. The sessions will be led by Program Director Katherine Hubbard and first-year student Chance Allen. We hope to see you there! ✨ Register via the LINKS in our bio. @prattinstitute @soartpratt #PhotoMFA
6 days ago
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3/9
Save the date! ✨

Join us for Photo MFA Open Studios. Stay for the opening reception of Something Like Meaning, a second-year student exhibition curated by Allen Frame and Photography Commons with presentations by Baxter St. Camera Club, Penumbra Foundation, Soft Network and Wendy’s Subway. 

πŸ—“οΈ Date: November 8th
πŸ•› Time: 12PM - 6PM 
πŸ“ Location: Dock72, 3rd Floor 

Register in advance with Link in Bio.

@allenframenyc @baxterstccny @penumbrafoundation @soft___network @wendyssubway
Save the date! ✨ Join us for Photo MFA Open Studios. Stay for the opening reception of Something Like Meaning, a second-year student exhibition curated by Allen Frame and Photography Commons with presentations by Baxter St. Camera Club, Penumbra Foundation, Soft Network and Wendy’s Subway. πŸ—“οΈ Date: November 8th πŸ•› Time: 12PM - 6PM πŸ“ Location: Dock72, 3rd Floor Register in advance with Link in Bio. @allenframenyc @baxterstccny @penumbrafoundation @soft___network @wendyssubway
7 days ago
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4/9
Opening TODAY ✨ the next of our Fall 2025 Open Call Student Exhibition Series, featuring:

Nos Sentimos… by Maria Montes Duran, Edward Hernandez, and Angel Ortega

Shifting Landscapes by Sherry Lin and Brianna Acevedo

πŸ—“οΈ October 20 – October 31
πŸ•™ 10AM - 5PM
πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC
✨ Opening Reception today at 5PM

We hope to see you there! πŸ‘

@prattinstitute @soartpratt @mariamontesfotos @edwardhernandezz @angelitoortega_ @littleeyeblinks @photoswithbrianna
Opening TODAY ✨ the next of our Fall 2025 Open Call Student Exhibition Series, featuring:

Nos Sentimos… by Maria Montes Duran, Edward Hernandez, and Angel Ortega

Shifting Landscapes by Sherry Lin and Brianna Acevedo

πŸ—“οΈ October 20 – October 31
πŸ•™ 10AM - 5PM
πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC
✨ Opening Reception today at 5PM

We hope to see you there! πŸ‘

@prattinstitute @soartpratt @mariamontesfotos @edwardhernandezz @angelitoortega_ @littleeyeblinks @photoswithbrianna
Opening TODAY ✨ the next of our Fall 2025 Open Call Student Exhibition Series, featuring: Nos Sentimos… by Maria Montes Duran, Edward Hernandez, and Angel Ortega Shifting Landscapes by Sherry Lin and Brianna Acevedo πŸ—“οΈ October 20 – October 31 πŸ•™ 10AM - 5PM πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC ✨ Opening Reception today at 5PM We hope to see you there! πŸ‘ @prattinstitute @soartpratt @mariamontesfotos @edwardhernandezz @angelitoortega_ @littleeyeblinks @photoswithbrianna
1 week ago
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TOMORROW ✨ Lunchtime Talk Series with Adam Putnam

We are pleased to announce the first of our fall Lunchtime Talk Series: a chance for students and peers to hear from Photography Department faculty and staff, as they share their work.

Please feel free to bring your lunchβ€”we hope you’ll join us! ☺️

πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, October 21st
πŸ• 1:00PM
πŸ“E-4, LL ARC

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
TOMORROW ✨ Lunchtime Talk Series with Adam Putnam We are pleased to announce the first of our fall Lunchtime Talk Series: a chance for students and peers to hear from Photography Department faculty and staff, as they share their work. Please feel free to bring your lunchβ€”we hope you’ll join us! ☺️ πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, October 21st πŸ• 1:00PM πŸ“E-4, LL ARC @prattinstitute @soartpratt
1 week ago
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There are TWO πŸ‘ more days to catch this round of our fall Open Call series, featuring:

When I’m Gone It’ll be Online curated by Zoey Knipstein

Greenpoint by Elijah Meyer

πŸ•™ Open 10AM - 5PM today and tomorrow
πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
There are TWO πŸ‘ more days to catch this round of our fall Open Call series, featuring:

When I’m Gone It’ll be Online curated by Zoey Knipstein

Greenpoint by Elijah Meyer

πŸ•™ Open 10AM - 5PM today and tomorrow
πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
There are TWO πŸ‘ more days to catch this round of our fall Open Call series, featuring:

When I’m Gone It’ll be Online curated by Zoey Knipstein

Greenpoint by Elijah Meyer

πŸ•™ Open 10AM - 5PM today and tomorrow
πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
There are TWO πŸ‘ more days to catch this round of our fall Open Call series, featuring:

When I’m Gone It’ll be Online curated by Zoey Knipstein

Greenpoint by Elijah Meyer

πŸ•™ Open 10AM - 5PM today and tomorrow
πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
There are TWO πŸ‘ more days to catch this round of our fall Open Call series, featuring:

When I’m Gone It’ll be Online curated by Zoey Knipstein

Greenpoint by Elijah Meyer

πŸ•™ Open 10AM - 5PM today and tomorrow
πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
There are TWO πŸ‘ more days to catch this round of our fall Open Call series, featuring:

When I’m Gone It’ll be Online curated by Zoey Knipstein

Greenpoint by Elijah Meyer

πŸ•™ Open 10AM - 5PM today and tomorrow
πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
There are TWO πŸ‘ more days to catch this round of our fall Open Call series, featuring:

When I’m Gone It’ll be Online curated by Zoey Knipstein

Greenpoint by Elijah Meyer

πŸ•™ Open 10AM - 5PM today and tomorrow
πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
There are TWO πŸ‘ more days to catch this round of our fall Open Call series, featuring:

When I’m Gone It’ll be Online curated by Zoey Knipstein

Greenpoint by Elijah Meyer

πŸ•™ Open 10AM - 5PM today and tomorrow
πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
There are TWO πŸ‘ more days to catch this round of our fall Open Call series, featuring:

When I’m Gone It’ll be Online curated by Zoey Knipstein

Greenpoint by Elijah Meyer

πŸ•™ Open 10AM - 5PM today and tomorrow
πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
There are TWO πŸ‘ more days to catch this round of our fall Open Call series, featuring:

When I’m Gone It’ll be Online curated by Zoey Knipstein

Greenpoint by Elijah Meyer

πŸ•™ Open 10AM - 5PM today and tomorrow
πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
There are TWO πŸ‘ more days to catch this round of our fall Open Call series, featuring:

When I’m Gone It’ll be Online curated by Zoey Knipstein

Greenpoint by Elijah Meyer

πŸ•™ Open 10AM - 5PM today and tomorrow
πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
There are TWO πŸ‘ more days to catch this round of our fall Open Call series, featuring: When I’m Gone It’ll be Online curated by Zoey Knipstein Greenpoint by Elijah Meyer πŸ•™ Open 10AM - 5PM today and tomorrow πŸ“ Pratt Photography Gallery, LL ARC @prattinstitute @soartpratt
2 weeks ago
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7/9
PUMPKIN PINHOLES πŸŽƒπŸ“Έ make their return at the end of the month!

Join our tech staff in making your own pumpkin pinhole cameras and printsβ€”all supplies (and snacks) included! 🍫🍏🍭

πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, October 28th
πŸ•¦ 11:30AM – 2:00PM
πŸ“ Front Hallway, LL ARC

Please RSVP using the link in our bio (so we get enough pumpkins)! πŸ‘»πŸ‚πŸ•ΈοΈ

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
PUMPKIN PINHOLES πŸŽƒπŸ“Έ make their return at the end of the month!

Join our tech staff in making your own pumpkin pinhole cameras and printsβ€”all supplies (and snacks) included! 🍫🍏🍭

πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, October 28th
πŸ•¦ 11:30AM – 2:00PM
πŸ“ Front Hallway, LL ARC

Please RSVP using the link in our bio (so we get enough pumpkins)! πŸ‘»πŸ‚πŸ•ΈοΈ

@prattinstitute @soartpratt
PUMPKIN PINHOLES πŸŽƒπŸ“Έ make their return at the end of the month! Join our tech staff in making your own pumpkin pinhole cameras and printsβ€”all supplies (and snacks) included! 🍫🍏🍭 πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, October 28th πŸ•¦ 11:30AM – 2:00PM πŸ“ Front Hallway, LL ARC Please RSVP using the link in our bio (so we get enough pumpkins)! πŸ‘»πŸ‚πŸ•ΈοΈ @prattinstitute @soartpratt
3 weeks ago
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8/9
TODAY: Join us for the first of our fall Photography Talk Series with Phil Taylor ✨ πŸ—“οΈ Today, October 8th πŸ•› 2PM πŸ“ E-2 Lecture Hall, LL ARC This event is open to both the Pratt community and the public. We hope to see you there! πŸ‘ @prattinstitute @soartpratt @i_phil_taylor
3 weeks ago
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