Cityscape Photo Boston

Date/Time: September 30, 2026, 6pm
Meeting Place: Boston Public Library Entrance on Dartmouth St
Price: $99
Payment Link: PAYPAL or VENMO
Group Size: Limited to 10 Participants

Join us for an evening photo walk and hands-on workshop focused on capturing Boston as it transitions from sunset through blue hour and into full night. Starting at historic Copley Square and concluding at the magnificent Christian Science Plaza, we’ll explore classic architectural landmarks, reflection pools, city lights, and traffic motion - all at a relaxed, instructional pace.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Duration is 3 - 4 hours
• Main stops featuring historic and modern architectural icons
• Sunset, blue hour, and full night photography
• Minimal walking distance with frequent extended shooting stops
• Hands-on tripod techniques and composition tips
• One-on-one instruction from two top-tier photographers

WHAT WE WILL PHOTOGRAPH

• Boston Public Library
• Trinity Church bathed in golden hour and evening light
• The Grand reflection pool and dramatic architecture of the Christian Science Plaza at night
• High-rise reflections and streetscapes
• Dynamic traffic light trails across urban intersections

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• How to transition smoothly from daylight to night shooting
• Camera settings for sunset, blue hour, and night photography (ISO, aperture, shutter speed)
• Using shutter speed creatively (motion blur vs. sharp detail and long-exposure light trails)
• Creative composition techniques for architecture, leading lines, symmetry, and reflection
• Balancing ambient twilight skies with bright artificial city lighting
• Tripod technique, sharpness control, and night focus strategies

EQUIPMENT

• Any camera with manual exposure controls (DSLR, Mirrorless, or advanced compact)
• Standard zoom lens (e.g., 24–70mm / 18–55mm); a wide-angle lens is also handy for dramatic architectural angles
• Tripod: Strongly recommended for crisp long exposures during the blue hour and night portions
• Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate layers for a cool late-September evening

PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

• Public Transit: The starting location (Boston Public Library) is right next to the Copley Station on the Green Line and a short walk from Back Bay Station (Orange Line / Commuter Rail). The ending point at Christian Science Plaza is a short walk to the Symphony (Green Line E) or Massachusetts Ave (Orange Line) stops.
• Parking: Paid parking garages are available nearby at 100 Clarendon Street Garage, Prudential Center Garage, or Copley Place Garage.

This workshop is open to all skill levels — whether you just bought your camera or have years of experience, Dmitriy and Steve will offer personalized instruction to help you elevate your photography.
Bring your camera, tripod, walking shoes, and creative energy — we will take care of the rest!

PAYMENT
Send $99 via PayPal or Venmo. We can also facilitate other payment methods such as Zelle or cash upon request. Please send a message to confirm your spot and receive direct payment details.

CANCELATION POLICY

• Full refund available for cancellations made before September 15th, 2026.
• Cancellations made on or after September 15th, 2026 will receive a full credit toward any future workshop.