gabriel biderman ~ fine art photography

Join photographers Gabriel Biderman and Matt Hill as we lead you on a night photography tour of one of the oldest and most inspiring locations in all of NY – Bannerman Castle. This turn of the century castle rests upon the small, lonely island of Pollepel about an hour north of NYC in the middle of the Hudson River. Perhaps you’ve seen it on a train ride north or on a boat tour from Beacon; it has mystified generations of people and now you will have the opportunity to photograph it at night.

This will be a rare overnight excursion, so bring a tent if you think you will sleep, last time we shot until 9am! Thom Johnson co-founder of the trust and author of the book Bannerman Castle (NY) (Images of America) will be on the island for a historical tour before we set up our tripods and focus on creating some truly outstanding images under the full moon.

Gabriel and Matt will go over the basics of night photography and how to successfully meter, capture star trails, paint with light, and hone your “night vision”. The majestic Castle and Residence will be the main focus but there are many little details on the island that will be yours to capture, including the Twin Towers, rising from the water, that guard the south harbor. This will be a very hands-on, one-night workshop that is sure to add some amazing images to your portfolio.

Logistics:

We are making this unique opportunity available on two separate full moon nights in 2012:

Saturday June 2nd from 4pm (sharp!) until 9am Sunday June 3rd.  SOLD OUT

Saturday  September 1st from 4pm until 9am Sunday September 2nd.  As of 5/1 there are a few remaining spots

Fee: $350 for one night.  Payable by check/money order to the Bannerman Castle Trust. Please contact me for this information.

Boat transportation to the island and from Cornwall on the Hudson are included in the price. We recommend that you bring your own food, snacks, and water. Tents and sleeping bags are recommended, if you want to sleep. No animals live on the island but there is plenty of poison ivy so please wear the appropriate shoes and clothing (shorts are not recommended). Portable toilets are located on one side of the island.

This extraordinary night adventure and is limited to 6 people each night.

Technical Requirements:
Film and/or Digital SLR Camera, Tripod, & Cable Release

Who should attend: You must be familiar with your camera, especially in Manual Mode. A full list of suggested gear will be sent to you upon payment.

Hosted by:  Rocky Mountain School of Photography

Limited Availability!!!

Date: Sunday March 4th- Friday March 9th 2012

Instructor: Gabriel Biderman and Tim Cooper

Where: 3 nights in Las Vegas area and 3 full moon nights in Zion National Park

Cost: $1895

Join me and the Master of the Magic Hour, Tim Cooper, as we teach you how to capture iconic images of the Vegas lights and Zion nights.

We are very excited to be working with the Rocky Mountain School of Photography in offering this very unique course that is bound to better your portfolio. The days will be filled with classroom lectures that will teach you the skills to become better night photographer. At night we will practice the topics we covered and challenge you to bend time and capture the most inspiring images possible.
Lensbaby has also graciously agreed to provide all participants with a Composer Lensbaby during the workshop! These specials effects lenses will push our night visions even further as we sculpt the neon light around us. One lucky student who takes the best Lensbaby night shots during the class will win a Composer Pro!
To learn more details on the Dusk to Dawn weeklong workshop click here 
Check out Tim Cooper’s latest images from Vegas and Zion.