Dan's Camera City
April 23 & 25 - Join us for a workshop at this unique national landmark, kept in a state of preserved ruin and full of unusual textures, light, and shapes that invite photographic exploration. Originally opened in 1829, Eastern State Penitentiary became one of the most expensive and most copied buildings in the young United States. Some of America's most notorious criminals were held in the Penitentiary's vaulted, sky-lit cells. Completely abandoned in 1971, it now stands, a lost world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers.
New for 2015:
We'll have a model join us for this expedition! Students will have the option to try a fashion shoot with a model in the prison, including lighting demonstrations using natural light and artificial light.
To help prepare you for the photo shoot, our classroom seminar will cover practical and creative photo tips to help you get great pictures in this unusual setting. We'll cover topics like High Dynamic Range (HDR) & architectural photography, portable lighting solutions, and lots more.
During our visit to the Penitentiary, we'll have exclusive access for our students only to the entire prison before the prison opens to the public. During that time Dan’s instructors will be available for hands-on instructions. You will then have free time to explore and take pictures throughout the day.
Dan's instructors will be available all day to provide guidance and immediate feedback and will also be conducting mini-teaching sessions around the prison. We'll also enjoy a group lunch across the street, allowing you time to relax and chat with your classmates.
Your expedition includes:
- Classroom seminar at Dan’s
- Two hours of exclusive access to the entire prison before it opens to the public.
- Model & lighting demonstrations
- Time to shoot in the public areas
- Lunch at Jack's Firehouse (directly across the street)
- Round trip transportation on chartered bus to and from Dan’s store
Cost: $229.99
| Date | Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/23 class | 5:00 – 7:15 | Dan's Camera City, Allentown | |
| 4/25 outing | 6:30 - 5:00 | Eastern State Penitentiary |
Agenda for our outing:
- 6:30am – Bus leaves Dan’s Camera City
- 8:00 to 10:00 – exclusive access to the entire prison with hands-on instruction
- 10:00 to 12:00 – Open shooting, plus scheduled mini hands-on sessions
- 12:00 to 1:00 – Lunch at Jack’s Firehouse
- 1:00 to 2:00 – Open shooting
- 2:15pm – Bus Departs for Dan’s Camera City
This Expedition is open to users of any brand camera. The class at Dan’s will cover general camera settings, and our experts will gladly assist you in locating the specific settings on your camera after the class and at the shoot.
Recommended accessories:
- Tripod
- Wide angle lenses - most shots require wide field of view.
- Flash – wireless if possible
- Flash gels
- Polarizer for outdoor images