New York Architectural Fine Art Photography Workshop
OCTOBER 4-6, 2023
INSTRUCTED BY SHARON TENENBAUM
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE COMPRISED OF 3 PARTS:
PART I: PRE-COURSE ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS - 2 three-hour Zoom sessions (total of 6 hours) in which Sharon Tenenbaum will be teaching theory and giving instructions for various forms of fine art architectural photography (abstract, expressive, long exposure, image stacking, advanced b&w post-processing, etc.). Sharon will explore with participants the diverse ways in which each location visited during the workshop can be photographed.
The 2 Zoom sessions will be on Thursdays Sep. 14 and 21st, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm PST. Participants will receive the recordings of these sessions.
PART II: FIELD SHOOTING NY - Guided on-location shoots Oct. 4-6, 2023. Sharon will be giving personal attention to each participant and guiding towards achieving a variety of fine art architectural styles.
Oct. 3 - Meet and Greet in the evening. Location TBD.
PART III: POST-COURSE REVIEW ON ZOOM - Students will submit 6 images of various fine art architectural forms they took during the workshop. Sharon will review and critique the images from participants in 2 additional Zoom sessions of 3 hours each (total of 6 hours).
The 2 Zoom sessions will be on Thursdays Oct. 19 and 26th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm PST. Participants will receive the recordings of these sessions.
NOTE: To maximize your benefit from this workshop, it is recommended to have knowledge of Basic and Intermediate Photoshop (layers, masks, selections, pen tool, and gradients).
The fundamental principles of Image Stacking and Long Exposure Photography will NOT be taught during the workshop, rather, they will be mentioned, clarified of course should you have any questions, and most certainly, encouraged to use. If you already have knowledge of these techniques, awesome! You will benefit greatly and Sharon can help you take your images to the next level! However, If you need to brush up on your Photoshop skills and would like to learn the Image Stacking technique, please refer to Sharon’s Online Workshops that are taught periodically.
This workshop will have a strong emphasis on learning the Blurred Cityscapes technique, as well as
developing Vision in approaching and creating
Fine Art Architectural images.
LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS
“If you are looking for ways to revitalize your photographic art and creativity I highly recommend Sharon’s workshop. I attended Sharon’s New York City workshop in the Spring of 2019. It was superb. Sharon is a terrific teacher, and I learned some really important fundamentals for using Photoshop to transform RAW images into works of fine art. She is also an expert in capturing long-exposure images which is a new specialization for me. Time and money well spent. Thank you, Sharon!”
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE…
LOOKING TO ENHANCE YOUR IMAGES WITH CREATIVE ARTISTIC IDEAS?
Throughout the workshop, we will explore a variety of Architectural Fine Art techniques (Stacked Images, Gradient Lighting, Long Exposure, etc.) that celebrate the ART in Architecture.
A PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIAST WHO WANTS TO STEP UP THEIR GAME AND CREATE SOME JAW-DROPPING IMAGES?
My objective in this workshop is to not only provide you with thought-provoking ideas and concepts, but to provide an immediate context that will allow you to record memorable images of iconic settings in a way that will challenge you and will allow you to bring home images your colleagues, friends, and family will drool over.
A VERY ORGANIZED, RATIONAL AND LOGICAL INDIVIDUAL WHO WANTS TO DISCOVER AND ASSERT YOUR CREATIVE SIDE?
Sharon builds on her analytical engineering background to create systematic and easy-to-understand step-by-step lessons to help you understand and gain insight into different and creative ways of transforming architectural images into Art.
LOOKING TO MEET AND ENGAGE WITH OTHER LIKE-MINDED PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIASTS?
During the workshop we will be spending full days together, shooting, chatting and socializing. It is a great opportunity to meet and create life-long friends and creative peers.
LOOKING TO EXPAND YOUR ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO?
New York City is the world’s capital of architectural photography. It screams “URBAN” more than any other city core in North America. Whether it is an inner-city streetscape, some of the tallest and most iconic buildings in the world, a compelling cityscape, one of the world’s most urban parks, or the potential for street photography and building details, both modern and heritage that are unequalled, New York has it all!
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT FROM THIS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?
You
will learn how to develop your own unique artistic approach to creating photos that are considered fine art.
Learn
the process of creating fine art photography from pre-visualizing your images through effective post processing techniques.
Understand
how to create an Artistic interpretation of reality.
Grasp
how Long Exposure Photography can assist in your exploration of Fine Art Digital Photography.
Create
images that transcend ordinary photography and elevate it to an art-form.
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Workshop Price: $1,850 USD
REGISTER NOW $1,850 USD
BRING A FRIEND AND BOTH OF YOU RECEIVE A 10% Discount*
AN ALUMNI OF SHARON’S MULTIPLE-DAY DESTINATION WORKSHOP?* YOU RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT!
*Excludes Sharon’s 6 hr. Photoshop Workshops.
**If you are eligible for a discount, please go ahead and complete the payment. This will reserve your spot and Sharon will refund you the discount.
***Registration fees do not include flights or accommodation. See below in Additional Notes for accommodation recommendations.
****Please be aware that in case of cancellation, there is a $200 non-refundable fee.
What students have to say about Sharon’s teachings:
“Excellent balance of shooting and lecture time - theory and technical material. Also, the feedback on our work was truly useful. That is generally not the case in workshops I have attended. I appreciated the examples of other fine art photographers as it provides inspiration for our own work. Overall, this was the best workshop I have attended.”
“Over the years, I’ve participated in many workshops on photography, including workshops by many “name” photographers, BUT this was honestly, one of the most enjoyable, and productive workshops I’ve attended. Thank you.”
“I have never met a Photography Instructor quite like Sharon! I’ve taken two of her Photography classes at Langara College; The Long Exposure and Fine Art Photography Courses. Her instruction was, very detailed, clear, direct and informative. I came into these two classes with very high expectations and came out completely satisfied. I can say without a doubt that Sharon helped me take my photography to the next level.”
About the Instructor, Sharon Tenenbaum:
Sharon is an internationally recognized Fine Art photographer. Originally trained as a Professional Civil Engineer, Tenenbaum is an entirely self-taught artist, having learned her craft through personal research and practical experience behind the camera.
Some of her achievements are first-place awards in the 2015, 2013, 2011 and 2008 International Photography Awards for her architectural images, a publication in National Geographic and publications of three books, a Vancouver Photography Book ‘Vancouver Like No Other’ and E-Books: ‘How to Create Long Exposure Fine Art Photography’, and ‘Left & Right Brain, A photographers understanding of these mindsets and how they affect our visual interpretation of art’.
Sharon teaches photography workshops online and around the world. She also teaches photography courses at Langara College and Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
GEAR:
LENSES: Ideally you want at least two lenses, a wide-angle (anything less than 24mm), and a mid-range lens 24-70 mm. Any lens on top of that is bonus (on a budget, a mid-range lens can suffice). If you are into abstracts, then a zoom lens can come in handy. However, please note that with zoom lenses there is a big difference between the fast version and the slower (apertures). We are photographing buildings, hopefully, they are not moving fast or at all! so no need to get the heavier, pricier version of a zoom lens if you don’t plan on using it for sports or portraits.
CAMERA: A camera with bulb mode (for long exposures).
FILTERS: ND filters (for long exposures) and a grad filter for sunrise/sunset. Look under Gear and Filters Blog for which filters to get.
TRIPOD: As for the tripod, I would not recommend bringing your heavy-duty ‘hurricane-resistant’ tripod. Everything you bring, you will be lugging with you all day long. The ultra-light travel tripods are not on my favorite list either if they are too flimsy. Anything mid-range will be just fine.
OTHER: Remote shutter release.
GETTING AROUND: Please be prepared to walk and carry your photography gear. The NYC sidewalks are made of concrete and have no mercy on delicate feet. We will be walking on average of 18,000 steps per day (for those that track their steps 😉). For some of the shooting outings, we will be walking, using the subway system or Uber/cabbing. Please familiarize yourself and set up an account with Uber/Lyft as we will use them to get to the early morning sunrise shoots (taxis are less and less available in the city). As we will also be using the subway system, you can pay with a credit card to use the subway or purchase in advance a subway card with about 7 rides worth. Transportation of getting around the city will be at the expense of each participant.
GETTING THERE: There are three major airports that will get you into NYC: La Guardia, Newark, and JFK. You can take public transit from all of them into a city if you prefer not to cab. From Newark and JFK you take the AirTrain out of the airport and then a subway into Manhattan. From La Guardia, you can take a bus into town. If you can, and have the time, I would highly recommend trying to fly into JFK and spending some time at the TWA Hotel (at terminal 5 - take the AirTrain to get there). It is a magical hotel/lobby/terminal designed to be exactly as if taken out of the 60’s. Even the background music is from the era. You will need a wide-angle lens and about an hour. The interior is all white and has lots of light so handheld is just fine as tripods are not allowed anyway.
ACCOMMODATIONS: As accommodation in NYC can get very pricy, I personally recommend booking an Airbnb over a hotel as you can get a lot more bang for your buck! During the workshop, we will be out and about all day so there will be no need to find a room in a specific location. As long as you are near a metro station in Manhattan you can literally get to anywhere you need. I have personally booked an Airbnb at 337 West 30th Street (between 8th and 9th Ave. near Penn Station), Every day we will start the day in an exact location in which you can make your way independently and continue the rest of the day as a group. Our Meet and Greet on Tue. Oct. 3rd will be at WeWork in the Chelsea area (511 West 25th Street).
The sooner you book your accommodations, the better deal you can get. I highly recommend booking a place as soon as possible, just make sure it has a flexible cancellation policy when booking far in advance. I will be sending out the map routes in May-June, again, please don’t wait to book your accommodations till then.
LASTLY: I understand that some participants will be traveling to the workshop location with their spouses. Please be aware that due to group size constraints, spouses will not be allowed to join the group on our photography outings.
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS:
All payments are refundable upon request of cancellation minus a non-refundable $200 deposit. Cancellations (except mentioned fees) are refunded in full up to 120 days prior to departure. Cancellations between 119 and 90 days prior to the course start date are refunded 50% of total charges (less aforementioned fees), and between 89 and 60 days prior to the course start date are refunded 25% of total charges (less aforementioned fees). No refunds will be issued within 59 days or less of the course start date. If payment is not received in full 90 days prior to departure, we cannot guarantee your spot on the workshop as any participant wishing to register in full can take that spot. In the event of low registration, the workshop will be canceled and all fees will be refunded in full.
If the Workshop will need to be canceled due to Covid-19 or other reasons, a full refund will be issued minus 10% admin fee.
DISCLAIMER:
If you have registered and have not received an email notice of confirmation/cancellation from Sharon, please email to follow up.
The workshop itinerary is subject to changes due to weather or other constraints/demands.
Participants MUST sign a waiver form before participating in the workshop. You will be sent the form upon registration.
Due to the uncertainties of Covid, I ask you make sure to be able to get a reservation with a flexible cancellation policy.
Once there are a minimum amount of registrants, I will send out a green light to book flights. But for the time being, please hold off on doing so.