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Photographing Autumn in New York
Exploring and photographing the neighborhoods of New York City in the autumn
Week long workshops in October and November 2009
Join Margo, native New York photographer, for a fabulous week of "Photographing Autumn in New York."
Margo has planned three fabulous one week schedules for this 2009 Fall.
The last week will be Thanksgiving Week with a special Thanksgiving dinner planned.
You are free to sign up for one, two or all three (a discount will applied for more than one week).
Each day we will explore a different neighborhood of New York City and environs.
We will get an in depth perspective of this most wonderful corner of our planet with its
beauty and diversity. We will definitely be off the beaten track and will be able to become
familiar with some of the secrets of this great city. Margo promises a different and
exciting experience which will give you all fantastic memories of New York.
Participants will have free time to enjoy on their own. We will have many options for eating out and enjoying
other activities. Beginner photographers welcome.
Schedule runs Friday to Thursday on the following dates:
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October 16th - October 22rd 2009 |
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October 23th - October 29th 2009 |
| Thanksgiving Week |
November 20th - November 26th 2009 |
E mail or phone directly for itinerary details
acephoto@verizon.net
201 568 5325
Overview
You will enjoy the experience with or without a camera.
This workshop is structured to be flexible and affordable to fit within almost any budget.
Participants are free to select their own airfare and accommodation.
Although we will sharing many meals together, the cost is on our own. This affords the participants maximum flexibility for their budget.
Even though we will explore various neighborhoods in NYC, Margo recommends booking a hotel in the MidTown Area.
Looking forward to sharing and photographing one of the most fantastic subjects on the planet.
Detailed Itinerary
Unless otherwise noted, workshops are 10am-3pm
* Admission prices apply
Schedule may change in case of inclement weather : be sure to check online for weather details.
This trip requires participants to do a fair amount of walking in our neighborhoods.
We will be walking 2-3 hours a day, so comfortable footwear is a must.
You may purchase a daily or weekly Metro card.
It is important to pick up a free subway map (available at most subway stations).
| Day 1 : Friday 6pm | |
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Dinner, introduction and orientation
Bring your cameras
Meeting time : 6pm
Meeting place : TBA
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| Day 2 : Saturday 10am - 3pm | |
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Exploring Central Park
The emphasis will be on taking people shots and action shots.
We will also visit the highlights of central park.
Bring lunch or snacks or buy food in the park. Lunch in the park.
Meeting time : 10am
Meeting place : TBA
Directions : Take the subway to 59th St
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| Days 3, 4, 5 10am - 3pm | |
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We will explore from the following
Chinatown, Brooklyn Bridge, SoHo, NoHo, Lower East Side, East Village, Washington Square Park, Madison Avenue Park
Union Square Market
Meeting time : 10am
Meeting place : TBA
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| Day 6 : Wednesday 11am - 4pm | |
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* Bronx Botanical Garden
The emphasis will be on landscape and close-up photography using natural light.
Optional early evening dinner at Arthur Avenue (Marios : Margo's favorite)
Meeting time : 11am
Meeting place : Inside Fordham gate on benches by gift shop
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| Day 7 : Thursday 10am - 12 | |
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Showtime, Summary and Review!
Everyone has the chance to show their favorite photos of the week.
Meeting time : 10am
Meeting place : TBA
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Personal Items
Comfortable casual clothing for our daily photo shoots.
Walking shoes.
Day pack in which you should have water and snacks.
Bring a hat, extra sweater and small umbrella.
Dress for meals will be strictly causal.
Wrist watch
Photographic Items
Digital photographers should bring extra memory cards, extra batteries,
battery charger, and a memory stick to transfer images (e.g. 4GB)
Two disposable cameras
Camera instruction books. It is important to know how to use your camera beforehand.
If you have a laptop bring this.
New York Particulars
You may purchase a daily or weekly Metro card.
It is important to pick up a free subway map (available at most subway stations).
Inexpensive guide book and street map of NYC.
For further questions
E mail or phone directly for itinerary details
acephoto@verizon.net
201 568 5325
Cost
$895 for one week
$75 non-refundable deposit
Minimum 4, maximum 12 participants
10% off for two, 20% off for three weeks
Participant without camera $50 off
Meals not included.
Good idea to buy Metro card
Payment by cashiers check or money order, or use the PayPal button below (select the option you require, then press "Add To Cart". You may add more than one item before proceeding to the checkout).
Cancellation policy :
Full refund, less deposit up until one week before workshop start date.
Within one week : 50% refund, less deposit.
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