Vegas to Zion: Dusk to Dawn with Tim Cooper:
This is one of the most exciting and intense night photography workshops out there. This weeklong experience will take you from the sleepless streets of Vegas, to the Neon Boneyard, Ghost towns, and the epic star trails of Zion National Park. This workshop will take your night shots to the next level!
3/24 – 29/2013 – SOLD OUT!
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was one of my favorite fables as a child.
The Disney vision of the burning pumpkin flying towards the lanky Ichabod was the first true fear I felt as a youngster.
Over 3 years ago, I was given the opportunity to revisit that tucked away fear and photograph the very cemetery where all that fire and brimstone took place over 2 centuries ago. It was twilight, the gates to the cemetery were locked, and I was on the inside with a tripod and camera…how would I fare at night with the ancient spirits and cracked tombstones?
Well I’m still here to tell the tale! With over 90 acres of sculptures, mausoleums, and tombstones…some dating back to 1850, Sleep Hollow Cemetery is inspiring in a whole new way!
The town of Tarrytown and the cemetery of Sleepy Hollow literally come alive the week leading up to Halloween. And here is what I am proposing… if you are remotely interested in night photography, are looking for a unique way to celebrate the All Hallows season, or just overcoming some childhood fears:
Join Matt Hill and I as we help you hone your night photography skills and explore one of the most historic cemeteries in the United States on October 27th-28th. We have found that shooting continuously for consecutive nights helps our students become more comfortable faster as well as the having the freedom to experiment with the night light.
So without further ado – here are the details:
Tuition, per night: $195
Date: October 27 and 28, 2012. 3pm – 11pm each day.
Instructors: Gabriel Biderman and Matt Hill
Where: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, 540 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, New York.
Required Gear (Film or Digital): camera, tripod, and cable release. A full gear guide will be sent to you upon registration.
Schedule:
Saturday October 27th we will go over the basics of night photography—how to successfully and consistently create long exposures that evoke the spirit of the location. Star trails, composition, the basics on light painting, and how to operate a camera under the moonlight will all be presented in this 8 hour lecture and field class.
Sunday October 28th we will continue to challenge your night photography skills by adding advanced light painting techniques that will enhance the many beautiful details of the cemetery as well as capture ghost movements, and possibly encountering a headless horseman!
You can sign up for one night or really improve your comfort level by taking the two night class. Photographers wishing just to sign up for the Sunday Advanced Class will need to send us a sample of your work in order to qualify.
If you sign up for the 2 day class you will be able to have Gabriel and Matt review your work in person as well as save 10% off the class.
Please click here for additional information & to sign up for the workshop.
Bannerman Castle 03 ~ Mamiya 7 with 43mm lens ~ 1 1/2 hours at f/11 ~ Fuji Acros 100 film
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)
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.