Washington DC Monuments Nighttime Photography Tour
Take Impressive Low-Light Photos of DC Monuments During this Two Hour Guided Photography Tour
DC Monuments Night Photography Tour
DC
people
1 participant
hours
- • Nighttime Shooting Advice From a Pro Photographer
- • Capture Photos of Iconic DC Landmarks After Dark
- • Small Group Sizes Suitable for All Ability Levels
Washington DC Experience Gifts: Face your fear of low-light nighttime picture-taking with this Washington DC Monuments Photography Tour! Join an experienced tour guide and professional photographer for an entertaining and informative exploration of DC's most iconic landmarks; the Three Servicemen Statue, Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial and more, while capturing fabulous images under the night sky. A unique experience gift idea that will provide priceless tips and tricks for budding photographers.
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After giving an orientation on the basic techniques of nighttime photography, your instructor will take you to the most photogenic areas on the western end of the National Mall. Begin the walk along the Mall at the Lincoln Memorial with its majestic statue of President Lincoln. From there you’ll walk along the Mall and visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Three Servicemen Statue, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial. At each location on this safari, the guide reviews exposure, how to shoot at night without using a flash, white balance settings and how to achieve interesting composition with close-up detail that truly brings out the meaning of each memorial and statue. These Memorials photograph much better at night than in the daytime and this safari will help you achieve beautiful, postcard-quality images of the nation’s Capital. Great for black and white photography too!
What to Bring
- Camera
- Sturdy tripod
- Lens in range from 18-100mm
- Extra charged battery
- Extra memory card
- 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 I will review techniques of composition, exposure and lighting. Trained in Paris by a protege of the famous French photographer, the late Henri Cartier Bresson, I 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! I also stress doing it right the first time, to avoid unnecessary work in post-production.
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 I 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. DON'T LEAVE ANY OF YOUR LENSES AT HOME! YOU WILL REGRET NOT HAVING THE LENS YOU LEFT BEHIND!
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. Cloudy weather is good for portraits, and rain gives us nice reflections on the sidewalks. 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. On cloudy days you can get really dramatic pictures by using black and white.
If there is a heavy rain, we will cancel or postpone this safari.
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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DC Monuments Night Photography Tour
DC
people
1 participant
hours
- • Nighttime Shooting Advice From a Pro Photographer
- • Capture Photos of Iconic DC Landmarks After Dark
- • Small Group Sizes Suitable for All Ability Levels
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