Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
What makes a photograph feel cinematic?
Award-winning photographer/director Karen Haberberg shares her approach to teaching film noir–inspired photography at the International Center for Photography. Moving between city streets and studio setups, she guides students through the dramatic interplay of light and shadow—balancing ambient glow with carefully controlled lighting.
In this video, Karen reflects on storytelling after dark, working with photographers at different experience levels, and helping each student push their work to the next level.
The course runs March 12–April 9, 2026. Visit icp.org/school/courses-and-workshops to enroll.
What makes a photograph feel cinematic?
Award-winning photographer/director Karen Haberberg shares her approach to teaching film noir–inspired photography at the International Center for Photography. Moving between city streets and studio setups, she guides students through the dramatic interplay of light and shadow—balancing ambient glow with carefully controlled lighting.
In this video, Karen reflects on storytelling after dark, working with photographers at different experience levels, and helping each student push their work to the next level.
The course runs March 12–April 9, 2026. Visit icp.org/school/courses-and-workshops to enroll.
