Join Us for a Grand Central Terminal Photo Shoot - Sat, July 19, 2025

Join us as we explore and capture the myriad photographic opportunities at Grand Central Terminal on Saturday, July 19. Opened in 1913, this Beaux-Arts building is the largest railroad terminal in the world; it frequently appears in movies and on television. (Tip: use the following map.)

Photo Opportunities

• Travelers, ticket buyers, merchants, etc.
• Delighted facial expressions at the Whispering Gallery (outside the Oyster Bar)
• Architecture/architectural aspects
• Track entrances on the Main Concourse and Dining Concourse levels
• Views from various levels and shuttle passages

Techniques & Tips to Consider
Click the links below to read The Art of Photography's articles about the following relevant topics.

• Street Photography
• Architectural Details
• Character Studies
• Introduction: Shutter Speed in Digital Photography

Camera Gear Suggestions

• Zoom lens (ideally, 18-55 mm or 18-200 mm), if you have one
• Faster lenses, in the f/2.8 minimum aperture range, are helpful indoors, either prime or zoom, if you have one
• Fisheye and wide-angle lenses, if you have one
• No tripod
• Carry minimal equipment
• Do not leave your personal belongings unattended

Meeting Location/Event Hosts
Your event hosts will be Chew and Doug and will meet you between tracks 29 and 30 on the Main Concourse. Please try to arrive early to say hello and discuss the shoot. We will be wearing our TAOP NYC stickers and carrying our cameras.

Post-Event
At approximately 12:30pm, those interested can go to the Dining Concourse (lower-level food court) and meet us to discuss the shoot at the Tartinery Cafe (#96 on the map, at the center of the food court).

PHOTO CHALLENGE
Once the Meetup ends, we will create an album on the Photos page. Please post up to five (5) of your best photographs from the event before 7 PM (ET) on Thursday, July 24th.

Eligible photos:

• Must be taken on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Grand Central Terminal
• Must be posted before the deadline
• Must have a title
• Must NOT be sexually explicit or suggestive

This album will be reviewed. The winning image will become the permanent album cover of the event. The name of the winning photographer will appear in the album title.

We welcome your participation and look forward to meeting you between tracks 29 and 30 on the Main Concourse at approximately 11:00am.