Weekend Photo Workshop: New York City
- Improve your skills with a National Geographic photographer
- Set out on photo shoots in Central Park, Chinatown, Little Italy, and more
Expedition Details
Brimming with towering skyscrapers, historic parks, vibrant ethnic enclaves, and the colorful bustle of street life, New York City presents photographers with an endless array of subjects. Photograph the environs of Ground Zero and Battery Park City with its views of the iconic Statue of Liberty. Capture the diverse architecture of fabled Fifth Avenue and the sights of Central Park. Catch the sunset from the top of Rockefeller Center, and photograph the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, and the new High Line park in the early morning light. Complete a portrait assignment in the lively neighborhoods of Chinatown and Little Italy, then head to our state-of-the art classroom to learn about photo technique, exposure, lighting, and composition.
This workshop is led by a National Geographic photographer and a professional instructor and is designed for amateurs who are interested in improving their digital photography. All participants must bring a digital SLR camera, a laptop computer, and software for organizing and presenting images. The workshop is limited to 25 participants.
The following is our planned itinerary; however, our schedule is flexible to allow for spontaneous photographic opportunities.
Itinerary - 4 Days
Day 1 — Thursday: New York City
Settle into the New York Marriott Downtown in Lower Manhattan, or stay in accommodations of your choice. Gather for a welcome reception and orientation with your instructors and fellow students, followed by dinner at Tulsi, a Michelin Star-rated Indian restaurant.
Optional Accommodations: New York Marriott Downtown
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Day 2 — Friday: Central Park/Fifth Avenue
Meet early this morning in Lower Manhattan to photograph Battery Park and Ground Zero. Then head to our state-of-the-art classroom at the Poets House in Battery Park City for a session with our expert on photo technique, focusing on storytelling and composition. On our afternoon photo assignment, capture the diverse architecture of fabled Fifth Avenue and the sights of Central Park—an oasis of green amid a high-rise landscape. Later, photograph the sunset from the top of Rockefeller Center.
Optional Accommodations: New York Marriott Downtown
Day 3 — Saturday: Chinatown/Little Italy
This morning’s assignment takes us to some of the city's most legendary ethnic neighborhoods. Meander through the maze-like streets of Chinatown or Little Italy before returning to our classroom for an edit-and-critique session of this morning's images. If you choose, head out to an optional afternoon photo assignment on the Brooklyn Bridge and at the bustling South Street Seaport. This evening, gather for a farewell dinner and a presentation of the workshop's best images.
Optional Accommodations: New York Marriott Downtown
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Day 4 — Sunday: New York City/Home
Meet this morning for our onsite class at High Line Park. Featured in the April 2011 issue of National Geographic magazine, this abandoned rail line-turned-elevated park offers new and often unexpected views of the city and the Hudson River. The workshop concludes at noon after a final question-and-answer session with your instructors.
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National Geographic Expert
Joe McNally
Joe McNally is an internationally acclaimed photographer whose career has spanned 30 years and included assignments in more than 50 countries. A contributor to National Geographic magazine for more than two decades, Joe has published numerous cover stories, including "The Future of Flying" (December 2003). His assignments have taken him from the heart of India's Diwali celebrations to the deserts of the Middle East to China's Great Wall. American Photo magazine has described Joe as "perhaps the most versatile photojournalist working today" and listed him as one of their 100 Most Important People in Photography. Among his many awards, Joe has been honored as a member of Kodak-PDN Legends Online, and was named a Nikon Legend Behind the Lens. In 2010, he was voted one of the 30 most influential photographers of the decade by Photo District News.
Joe will join the following departures:
Jun 06 - 09, 2013
Oct 03 - 06, 2013
Dates
Expedition Cost
2013
With Hotel | $2,210 |
Without Hotel | $1,395 |
Workshop prices are per person; price with hotel is based on double occupancy. For a single room in 2013, add $815. For a single room in 2014, add $850. Meals noted in the itinerary are included for both options (with and without hotel).
Airfare from/to your home city is not included in the expedition cost.
What To Expect
This workshop is led by a National Geographic photographer and a professional instructor and is designed for amateurs who are interested in improving their digital photography. All participants must bring a digital SLR camera, a laptop computer, and software for organizing and presenting images. The workshop is limited to 25 participants.
