Haunted Prison (Shawshank Redemption) in HDR One Day Workshop $85.00
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Lets Photograph the HAUNTED PRISON where The Shawshank Redemption was filmed...
(Warden's office...
The Mansfield Reformatory is an easy 2-1/2-3 hour drive from Ann Arbor, we can car pool for those interested.
We will meet at the entrance to the prison between 10:45 and 11:00 and head inside.
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last year...
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After a quick meet and greet and camera setting tutorial, we will start out by exploring the front office area and then head into the depths of the Prison itself.
This location reminds me of The Packard Plant in its decay.
(you can almost feel the spirits watching you..creepy but fun).
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(sanctuary)
I will guide you through the Prison focusing on how to shoot Low Light and HDR images.
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(gangway)
This is a HAND-HELD WORKSHOP..(the prison charges extra $$$ to bring in TRIPODS and LIGHTS)
I had no problem with hand-held shooting as you can see in my images. I will teach you the proper camera settings and techniques to capture amazing images without a tripod.
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This is an INSTRUCTIONAL PHOTO TOUR with plenty of time for exploring on your own as well.
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some information on the prison's history...
The cornerstone laid on November 4, 1886 evolved into this magnificent Chateauesque structure. Cleveland architect Levi T. Scofield designed the Ohio State Reformatory using a combination of three architectural styles; Victorian Gothic, Richardsonian Romanesque, and Queen Anne. This was done to encourage inmates back to a "rebirth" of their spiritual lives. The architecture itself inspired them to turn away from their sinful lifestyle, and toward repentance
The Reformatory doors were opened to its first 150 young offenders in September 1896. After housing over 155,000 men in its lifetime, the doors to the prison closed December 31, 1990.
Today the Ohio State Reformatory Historic Site receives visitors from all over the world. Every year tourists, movie buffs, thrill seekers and paranormal investigators walk through the halls of this majestic structure.
"Fear can hold you prisoner.
Hope can set you free."
- Shawshank Redemption
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I can offer a FOLLOW UP EDITING WORKSHOP featuring Aurora HDR PRO editing software (stay posted for date).
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REMEMBER TO DRESS WARM-HAT, GLOVES AND COMFORTABLE SHOES..THE PRISON ISN'T HEATED IN WINTER AND HAS SOME OPEN WINDOWS.
THE COST OF THIS WORKSHOP / PHOTO TOUR IS $85.00,(that includes the $12.00 admission to the prison).
Payments can be made to my PayPal account:
Checks:
Thomas Nighswander
109 Glendale dr
Ann Arbor, Mi 48103
We can carpool from the Ann Arbor area, if you are willing to drive please post on the meetup comments section.
Thank you and as always contact me with any questions.
Tom
734-489-3077