TAOP MIAMI / I-395 BRIDGE BUILT - DOWNTOWN MIAMI FIELD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

A VERY SPECIAL, ONE OF A KIND PHOTOWALK EVENT TO DOWNTOWN MIAMI… PHOTOSHOOT DOCUMENTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF MIAMI’S FUTURE AND ICONIC "SUSPENDED BRIDGE" CONNECTING MIAMI WITH MIAMI BEACH, BETTER KNOWN AS THE FOUNTAIN

DOWNTOWN MIAMI IS AN URBAN / METROPOLITAN CENTER THAT'S CHANGING DAILY – The magnificent construction (IN PROGRESS NOW) of this unique bridge was designed -and it’s being built, to become THE SIGNATURE ARCHITECTURAL ICON for Miami. Our photowalks outing here are intended to be a historic documentary (journalistic) event to capture various phases of construction... CPTURE VISUAL AS IT STANDS TODAY. Note: Three of the six arches have been completed / See short video clip https://www.youtube.com/shorts/i64R1IqscL0

You're welcome to join our group and be ready to practice specifics of street, architecture, and documentary photography during this photowalk / workshop event... You'll be able to identify photo opportunities, adapt to the best (available) light + field conditions (positive and negative) and anticipate the “decisive moment” around the transformation currently happening in Downtown Miami.

We’ll meet at the History Miami Museum / Library courtyard and from the Government Center catch a FREE ride in the Metromover to the Museum Park Station in Biscayne Blvd. From there we’ll circle the construction area from various points of view, looking for the best possible images and compositions. Afterwards, we’ll walk along Biscayne Blvd to capture some iconic architectural views, such as The Freedom Tower (Old Miami News), the One Thousand Museum (building designed by Zaha Hadid Architects), the Adrianne Arsht Center (portions of old Sears store corner stairway), then return to our starting point via the Metromover.

The workshop leader / instructor (Rafael) taught photography classes at all levels and has personally led 100+ field photography outings for over 15 years in Broward and Miami-Dade counties and will be available all along this shoot for specific tips, technical consultation, historic facts, and photography information to capture better images and make this a memorable learning experience - This workshop is a “One-of-a-Kind” technically supported photoshoot with attention to practical learning for which there is a $10 fee.

-PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE IN PROTECTING THEMSELVES AND OTHER GROUP MEMBERS AGAINST POSSIBLE VIRUS CONTAMINATION BY ALL MEANS POSSIBLE / IT IS IMPLICITLY AFFIRMED (IN THIS AND ALL MEETUP OUTINGS) THAT EACH ATTENDING PARTICIPANT IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS/HER OWN ACTIONS, PROTECTION, AND SAFEKEEPING-

UPDATE
IT’S GOING TO BE A GREAT MORNING FOR OUR PHOTOSHOOT… No sign of showers (20%), partly sunny (45% cloud cover), and temperatures around 80 degrees.

WE’LL MEET IN THE COURTYARD OF THE HISTORY MIAMI MUSEUM / LIBRARY (101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130) AT 10:00 AM to review and discuss the walk route and free Metromover, collect the $10 MeetUp fee, exchange technical information such as camera settings, what to expect for scenery, and talk about the best photo opps in the area.

IMPORTANT... There are three (3) parking garages that honor the Metro-Dade $5.00 flat fee with the Library or Museum stamping; these are:
1) 50 NW 2 Avenue 2) 270 NW 2 Street 3) 232 NW 2 Street
Please hold on to the parking stub to get it stamped in the Library or the Museum for a flat (reduced) cost of $5.00.

REMEMBER to charge your camera battery, clean camera / lens, check memory card, and gather other items you may want to use. I recommend packing light so you’re comfortable and can move around easily… and you may bring water to stay hydrated. Tripods are not advisable due to the drawbacks with foot traffic.

READY YOUR EQUIPMENT AND SET YOUR MIND TO CAPTURE MEMORABLE, HISTORIC, AND ARTISTIC IMAGES – SEE YOU THERE!