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Eastern State Penitentiary

Shoot & Share
Philadelphia, PA
Begins at 7am
Ends at 8pm
Tue, November 20
Cost: $475

A one-day Learning Workshop

This is a digital photography workshop. The price includes travel from New York City to the site. We welcome travelers from anywhere.

About this trip

Come if you love creepy, decrepit, perfectly preserved historic buildings
This is a confidence-building workshop for photographers who love historic, dilapidated buildings. Come to shoot, explore and share your work. After five hours of on-site shooting, we'll move to a conference room where you'll edit your images. Once you've chosen your favorites, we'll load them up for projection viewing. We'll use your pictures to discuss what contributes to a successful image.

Bring any form of digital camera; it doesn't matter if you bring a point-and-shoot or a medium-format back. Great images are not about equipment; they're about composition, light, message or perhaps something else.

About Eastern State Penitentiary
Construction began on Eastern State Penitentiary in 1822 and it quickly became one of the most-copied prison designs in the world with a radical new, radial design. It was completely abandoned in 1971 and sat, untended, unused and uncared for until it was transferred to the City of Philadelphia in 1980. In 1991, preservation efforts began which eventually transformed the prison and grounds into a museum.

Located smack dab in the middle of bustling Philadelphia, this easy-to-reach location is a must-see for historic enthusiasts.

Much of the building remains as it always was with peeling paint, rusting fixtures, water-filled cells, dripping ceilings and rotted carved banisters. The building has beautiful, subtle light and is a photographer's treasure trove of creepy, historic scenes.




Itinerary
7:00am
Meet the van at the Apple Bank building on Broadway and 74th Street on Manhattan's Upper West Side
9:30am
Arrive at gate
10:00am
Begin shooting
3:00pm
Wrap up and head to meeting room to edit work
4:00pm
Load up favorite images for projection sharing session with pizza and beer
7:00pm
Head back to Manhattan


What I provide & what's covered
Transportation
Entry fee & tripod fee
Pizza & beer

What to bring
Digital camera
Tripod
Bag lunch
Computer loaded with Photoshop (any version) and image viewing software (Lightroom, iView, Extensis, etc.)
   
Terms and Conditions
Small group supplement:
For five or fewer participants the small group supplement is $75 per person
For four or fewer participants the small group supplement is $125 per person
 


About Me

I'm a working professional photographer
I decided to set up my own workshop because I l couldn't find the right group to travel with. I was looking for some good camaraderie, loosely structured photo guidance and like-minded people to share the time with. I also love to share my work and hear what people think of it! If you're anything like me, sign up!

I am a professional photographer in New York City. I specialize in women's portraiture and make a significant portion of my living from stock photography.

I wasn't always this lucky. I worked on Wall Street for many years where I learned a lot about computers and people. When I left the industry, I had no idea that I would end up where I am. If you're one of those people who've always dreamed about making a living doing what you love, this workshop could change your life.

About the Weather
Philadelphia's November weather can be cool and damp. Bring plenty of layers as we'll be virtually outside in an unheated building all day.

Questions? Email me



"A Shoot & Share Experience"
Stunning Scenery
Camaraderie
Learning
Artistic
Exploration
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