Holiday Lights in NYC with Joe McNally
New York City is magical during the holidays. The tree at Rockefeller Center is one of the world's most beloved holiday images. Adorned with tens of thousands of lights and a Swarovski crystal star, it's an eye-catching testament to the Christmas spirit—and its roots in the Great Depression (the first version of the tree included tin cans among its ornaments) reflect New Yorkers' famous optimism and determination. Festive holiday displays throughout the five boroughs create an unparalleled environment of celebration and joy.
This workshop incorporates a mix of photographic learning and discussion in the classroom, as well as exploration and practice out in the field. Most days include a photo shoot in the field, hands on learning, on location demos, specific assignments to enhance your photographic skills, and edit-and-critique sessions in our designated classroom. The weekend is capped off by a final image presentation to showcase participants’ best or favorite work taken throughout the weekend/week.
You can read more about this workshop on Joe McNally's Blog.
OUR LOCATIONS
- Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree & Skating Rink
- Bryant Park Winter Village
- Photo walk through Lower Manhattan including the Oculus & Brookfield Plaza/Winter Garden
- The Windows of 5th Ave
- Central Park & Wollman Rink
- Little Italy & Chinatown
*These locations are tentative and may change depending upon spontaneous photographic opportunities or restrictions due to COVID-19.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
5 Days (Wednesday evening - Sunday noon)
- On location classes, demos, and assistance in the field
- 3 Edit & critique sessions
- 2 Dinners
- Some local transportation
- Travel, landscape, architecture, and people photography
*This workshop does not include hotels or accommodations or transportation to/from NYC. Click here for a list of nearby hotels.
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP RIGHT FOR?
- Beginner, amateur, enthusiast and semi-pro photographers
- Photographers with an interest in learning about flash
- DSLR, mirrorless, compact camera users
- Lots of walking
DATES
- December 7 - 11, 2022
COST
$2645 per person
WEATHER | SUNRISE/SUNSET
December – Temps 44/31 F Sunrise 7:10am | Sunset 4:30pm
TRAVEL INFO
Airports: JFK, Newark, La Guardia
We will be using public transportation to get to some locations and will walk to others.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations are not included in this workshop.
FUN FACTS
- Be sure to dress warmly as NYC weather in December can easily drop to freezing, with the average snowfall for the month being 11.5 inches.
- In Central Park you'll find two ice skating rinks. The Wollerman Rink is on the east side, close to Central Park Zoo, and Lasker Rink is in the middle of the park.
- New York City's most popular Christmas show is undoubtedly the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, featuring the famous Rockettes. Visitors have been treated to a magical performance featuring traditional Christmas scenes, dancing, singing, and an original musical score for over 80 years. Constructed between 1932 and 1940 and featuring a stunning Art Deco style, this is a famous landmark that everyone should visit at least once.