Posted by Elizabeth Stacy | Posted in Photography Workshops & Lectures
Posted on July 18, 2011
This incredible opportunity is not one to pass up. Join National Geographic photographer, Ira Block, for a weekend of learning while roaming the streets of New York City and learning from the best. Registration is open for this fall expedition but sign up quickly before all the spots are gone.
© Ira Block
Workshop 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 Battery City Park with its views of the iconic Statue of Liberty, capture the diverse architecture of fabled Fifth Avenue and the sights of Central Park, and complete a portrait assignment in the lively neighborhoods of Chinatown or Little Italy. Photograph the sunset from the top of Rockefeller Center and the early morning light on the Brooklyn Bridge.
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 students.
The following is our planned itinerary; however, our schedule is flexible to allow for spontaneous photographic opportunities.
© Ira Block
Workshop Itinerary
Day 1 — Thursday: New York City
Settle into the Cosmopolitan Hotel, located in the heart of the lively Tribeca neighborhood, or stay in accommodations of your choice. Gather for a welcome reception and orientation with your instructors and fellow students, followed by dinner at Devi—the only Indian restaurant in the U.S. to be awarded a Michelin Star.
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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.
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 on an optional photo assignment at High Line Park this afternoon. 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. This evening, gather for a farewell dinner and a presentation of the workshop’s best photos.
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Day 4 — Sunday: New York City/Home
Capture the majestic city skyline during an early morning shoot and onsite class session on the Brooklyn Bridge. The workshop concludes at noon after a final question-and-answer session with your instructors.
Weekend Workshop: New York City
September 22 – 25, 2011 or October 20 – 23, 2011
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© Ira Block
Leica Camera is hosting multiple events at Sun West Studios throughout PhotoPlus, including demos of their medium format digital SLR, the S2. 5-6 PM every night is “open shoot” time if you want to try it out!
