Photograph with tripods Warner Theater

Photograph with tripods at the Warner Theatre in Torringon, CT

This is an easy shoot with minimal walking, even an elevator to the second floor (balcony).

We have photographed inside this theatre with tripods on several occasions so we can help you capture all the nuisances of this wonderful place! During this HDR photo shoot we will offer compositional advice,and check your histograms (to make sure that you are capturing the full dynamic range of this wonderful interior). We will help make sure that you are capturing all of the details in the shadows and highlights.

I can offer as much or as little help as you need for this event.

Bring your tripod, cable release (or self timer), and a wide angle lens (perhaps a macro lens or zoom lens for detail work and textures).

See some images that we have taken here (http://www.breaphotosgalleries.com/Locations/Warner-Theater/i-w7qdsbL)

The lighting, ceiling, and details of this theatre are just magnificent!

We might even get a chance to photograph some of the wonderful costumes in their costume shop. This would be in exchange for providing them with images of what we take.

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"Built by Warner Brothers Studios and opened in 1931 as a movie palace, the Warner Theatre - was described then as “Connecticut’s Most Beautiful Theatre.” Rivaling the popular Palace Theatre and Alhambra Theatre, the Warner was Torrington's largest and most up-to-date theatre." This elaborate art-deco building was designed by nationally renowned architect Thomas W. Lamb.

The theatre was restored in 2002. "Construction crews cleared the venue of its 1956 seating, worn wall hangings, and interim floor covering. For two months, the auditorium was filled with 45 ft. high scaffolding to enable the restoration of the intricately stencilled ceiling, refurbishment of the huge, silver and gold star-shaped light, and cleaning and gilding for the complex, interweaving pattern that tops the theatre's walls. The "monkey fur"—actually crushed velvet—wall covering that was brown for more than a generation, has been restored back to its original vivid blood orange hue through a supplier in Germany (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany). Gold brocade draperies from France (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France) now accent the walls, replace the act curtain, and dress the lobby stairway landing. The auditorium floor was also refurbished to better accommodate handicap access, and the lobby, aisle, and atrium carpeting was restored with a recreation of the original Art Deco pattern that lined the floors when the theatre opened in 1931."