World Trade Center photo safari

Place: New York

Duration: up to 2 hours 30 minutes

Language: English

Availability: Sundays

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Small group

Do this because

Explore the new World Trade Center while commemorating the past
Learn how to adjust your camera to take the best photos of NYC’s wild architecture
Work on your photography skills and see the city’s raw beauty from the inside out

What to expect

Discover the magnificence of Lower Manhattan's newest landmarks while honing your architectural photography skills. The new World Trade Center is nearly complete and this safari is designed to remember the past while celebrating the future. This photo tour will explore the new Freedom Tower, the 9/11 Memorial, the Oculus and much more. You will learn both interior and exterior architectural photography and how to best capture the building’s grandeur as well as their simplicity.

Composition is everything and this session will push you to understand lines and balance while capturing these amazing buildings. You'll learn how to employ strong composition to engage the viewer and give them a sense of space as well as learn how to anticipate lighting conditions and scene management as it relates to architecture. Learn how to take advantage of reflections and the play of light on different surfaces. You’ll also explore the use of overexposure to help create an ethereal feel.

Please bring your camera with you
Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes including comfortable walking shoes for this tour
Limit 8 participants per safari; please no unregistered attendees