Washington DC Monuments Full Moon Photography Tour in Arlington
Capture Stunning Photos of DC Monuments During this Two Hour Full Moon Guided Photography Tour
VA
people
1 participant
hours
- • Low-Light Shooting Advice From a Pro Photographer
- • Snap Photos of Iconic DC Monuments After Dark
- • Small Group Sizes Suitable for All Ability Levels
Washington DC Experience Gifts: Nighttime photography need not be a frightening endeavor with this Washington DC Monuments Full Moon Photography Tour in Arlington, VA! Join an experienced tour guide and professional photographer for an entertaining and informative overview of DC's most iconic landmarks: the Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, and Washington Monument, while capturing fabulous images under the glow of the full moon. A unique experience gift idea for budding photographers that will provide priceless tips and tricks.
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Here is your chance to capture that traditional postcard-view of the three famous monuments – Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the Capitol, all neatly aligned in your viewfinder in the soft light of twilight and with a rising full supermoon, all from the vantage-point of the Netherlands Carillon, right next to the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington VA.
Your professional architectural photographer will coach you in the single-exposure and (if your camera can do it) double-exposure techniques of twilight and moonlight photography on this safari, timed to coincide with the sun setting and the full moon rising, followed by nighttime shooting of the newly refurbished Marine Corps Memorial soldiers framed against the rising moon. If your camera does double-exposures, we will show you how to move the moon from one corner of the sky to place it right over the Washington Monument! How cool is that?
You must bring a sturdy tripod, cable release also desirable.
What to Bring
- Camera
- Tripod
- Lenses
- Extra memory cards
- Extra charged battery
- Accessories such as filters, remote release
- Weather appropriate clothing
Participants must bring their own camera, tripod, lenses, extra memory cards, extra charged battery, and any accessories such as filters and remote release.
Which photography techniques will be emphasized?
At each point on our Safari the guide will review techniques of composition, exposure and lighting. The guide will place a great deal of emphasis on good composition, i.e. aiming the camera in the right direction and pushing the shutter button at just the right time.
What camera equipment do I need?
Any camera will do - from point-and-shoot to digital SLR or mirrorless camera. We will even show you how to get the best images out of your smartphone camera. For best results we suggest that your camera have its kit lens (such as the 18-55mm) a wide angle lens equivalent to about 28 mm (in 35 mm format), a circular polarizing filter for SLR's, a telephoto of at least 100mm, and enough media and batteries for about 100 exposures. It is advised to not leave any lenses at home.
You should also learn how and when to put your photos into black and white for some of the subjects.
What if it rains?
Please don't get discouraged if it is cloudy or rainy that day. Some of the memorials even look better in the rain! (For example, the soldiers at the Vietnam Three Servicemen Memorial will have tears running down their cheeks as they see their own names on the Vietnam Memorial.) Just bring an umbrella.
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 10 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Washington Photo Safari
See. Click. Learn. That’s the motto of Washington Photo Safari—a five star rated company specializing in half and full day photography classes in the nation’s capital and beyond.
E. David Luria is founder and director of the Washington Photo Safari, which has trained 35,000 amateur photographers - an average of 5 people every day, 365 days a year, since it was founded in 1999. Trained in Paris by a protégé of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Mr. Luria is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers and the Society of Photographic Educators and has had his images of DC appear in over 100 publications, calendars, and postcards and on 30 magazine covers.
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Arlington Full Moon Photography Tour
VA
people
1 participant
hours
- • Low-Light Shooting Advice From a Pro Photographer
- • Snap Photos of Iconic DC Monuments After Dark
- • Small Group Sizes Suitable for All Ability Levels
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