Photo Field Trip: Metropolitan Museum of Art - 6 hour Workshop

Skill Level(s): Level II, III and IV Photographers
Location: 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028 map
Instructor: Scott Dengrove
Date and Time: Online Class: Friday, Feb 5th, 7PM - 8:30PM, Onsite Practice: Saturday, Feb 6th, 10:00AM - 3:00PM

DESCRIPTION

Travel around the world across 5,000 years of history, art and antiquities at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Join us where yesterday meets today.

Not only is The Metropolitan Museum of Art one of the premiere institutions in the world for viewing arts ranging from ancient times to the present, it is also one of the most beautiful spaces to photograph as well!

During this special field trip, you'll learn not only how to photograph the impressive architectural spaces the museum has to offer but also take a tour through art of The Ancient World and The Renaissance to see how those periods influence modern photography techniques and composition.

Along the way, we'll highlight special pieces from The Met's impressive collection of nearly 1.5 million pieces of art and antiquities discussing the history and importance of each piece and of course the best way to capture them through your lens.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The workshop will begin with an online virtual class the night before, hosted on the Zoom platform. We'll start with an orientation and photo lesson where we'll cover such topics as low-light photography, storytelling through architectural and candid photography, dynamic composition, linear perspective, atmospheric perspective, light and shadow interaction, Rembrandt lighting, and framing.

The workshop will continue with the hands-on portion on-site at The Met, the next day. We will answer questions and review techniques from the online class. Then it's on to the gorgeous museum spaces to learn a little art history and practice our skills. There will be an hour-long break for lunch on your own and plenty of free time to explore the museum and capture the perfect shot!

Gallery highlights may include The Temple of Dendur, The Charles Engelhard American Wing Court, The Carroll and Milton Petrie European Sculpture Court, The Robert Lehman Wing, and The Astor Chinese Courtyard.

Group of Bears Sculpture COST AND WHAT'S INCLUDED

The cost for this photo field trip is $99 and INCLUDES admission to The Met. In order to hold this workshop, the museum requires us to attend as a group visit, which means that all participants, regardless of museum membership or New York residency status, must purchase an admission ticket as part of our workshop fee. Admission for the museum cannot be purchased separately. There are discounts available for senior citizens (over 65).

WHAT TO BRING

Please bring your fully charged camera in a small carry case or shoulder bag. The Met does not allow tripods, flash, long lenses, large bags, or backpacks, so please leave your long zooms and camera backpacks at home.

Multiple lenses are fine as long as they fit into your carry bag and are not large telephoto zooms. Medium focal length zooms and primes are best.

To get the most out of this workshop students should be comfortable shooting in manual mode and have a DSLR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses that allows manual exposure settings.

Robert Lehman Wing black and white architecture IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The on-site portion of the workshop will take place at the museum from 10:00am - 3:00 PM. A detailed itinerary will be sent closer to the start of the workshop.

There will be a lot of walking so wear comfortable shoes, The Museum is accessible to wheelchair users and they have limited wheelchairs available for rental.

You will be given an hour break for lunch in the middle of the day. Participants are welcome to leave the museum and find lunch on their own or purchase lunch on-site at The Eatery located on the museums's lower level or any of the other smaller cafes located throughout the museum.

All participants must pre-register for this workshop anyone showing up the day of who has not pre-registered will be turned away. The cost of admission to The Met is included with your registration fee. As we are visiting The Met as a group, paying suggested admission is not possible.

PLEASE NOTE: Although our workshop does not start until 10:00am please plan on arriving at the museum earlier as there can be a long line to get in to the main entrance. This will ensure that you are at the meeting location by 10:00am.

Leading up to the workshop you will receive several email communications from us. In order to ensure they get delivered properly and do not get filtered or blocked we suggest adding our website domain, dengrovestudios.com, to your safe sender list or address book.

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

Whether you're preparing for a historical trip around the world or just love people watching in NYC, this workshop is open to level II - IV photographers with any type of with any type of actual camera (no smart phones or tablets please).

Not sure what level you are? Click here to find out. Participants should be comfortable shooting in manual mode and have a camera capable of manual exposure settings. High school students are welcome but anyone 18 or under must be accompanied by an adult.

TRANSPORTATION

This special field trip takes place entirely at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the museum as well as their own parking fees. The Met Museum is easily accessible by car, bus, and subway and train. You will meet your instructor at the museum, full details will be given prior to the field trip.

Participants may view directions by using the link below:
View directions by driving and public transportation

Although there is a parking garage at The Met it is quite pricey and we recommend finding a garage or parking spot a few blocks away and walking over.

ABOUT THE MET MUSEUM

Containing over 1.5 million works of art in its permanent collection The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the US. Opening at this location in 1880 The Met is among the most visited art museums in the world. To learn more about The Met and including visitor policies, please visit their website by clicking here.

REGARDING COVID-19

The safety of our participants and instructors is of the utmost priority. As per updated guidelines, masks are no longer required, but are highly encouraged as this workshop takes place completely indoors. Participants agree to refrain from attending the workshop if they are not feeling well, they develop symptoms consistent with COVID-19, or have knowingly been around others that have tested positive for COVID-19 or are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms.

WHERE DOES MY MONEY GO?

Where Does Your Registration Fee Go?
30% to Met Museum	10% to Administration	60% to Dengrove Studios
Admission Ticket Operations Support Security Maintenance	Credit Card Fees Registration Processing Website Management Logistics Fees	Lesson Planning Content Creation Workshop Supplies Instructor Salaries

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Customers Say...

"It was a very nice first time photography workshop at the Met Museum, it was a great way to "sample" the museum and all it has to offer. The instructor was very organized and detailed oriented in preparing the material. The historical references to museum artifacts and architectural sites was very informative." -Carolina, Jersey City, NJ

"The class was a great mix of practical hands-on with the camera and illustration of composition strategies using art pieces in the museum. For me, some specific pointers on using manual mode, which I have used in the past with some uncertainties and frustration, were invaluable. They also took us to prime locations the museum for taking creative photographs." -John, Tenafly, NJ

REFUND POLICY

Registration cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing no less than 7 days prior to the start of the workshop. Refunds will not be given for no shows or latecomers. As this workshop takes place 100% indoors it will take place snow, rain or shine. No refunds will be given for no shows due to weather. In the case of an extreme weather emergency or closure of Met Museum, an alternate date will be selected for the workshop. If you cannot attend the alternative workshop date a credit will be given for use towards a future Dengrove Studios workshop. In the event that official guidelines regarding COVID-19 change in a way that prevents us from holding the workshop or the venue cannot open due to COVID-19 guidelines, a full refund will be provided.

Questions? Feel free to contact us before you register.

Leading up to the workshop you will receive several email communications from us. In order to ensure they get delivered properly and do not get filtered or blocked we suggest adding the following emails to your safe sender list or address book, info@dengrovestudios.com and courses@dengrovestudios.com

$99
Online Class: Friday, Feb 5th, 7PM-8:30PM, Onsite: Saturday, Feb 6th, 10:00AM - 3:00PM

*This program is neither sponsored by nor affiliated with the Metropolitan Museum of Art

What type of photographer are you?

Level I - Students are new to photography and either have no formal training in photography or perhaps took a class a long time ago. Level I students are unsure of the operation of their gear or may feel intimidated by taking their camera out of "auto" mode and playing with the manual settings. Photographs of Level I students show significant technical issues as well as compositional issues as they have not yet received training. There's nothing wrong with being a Level I photographer, we all started there, and remember what it's like.

Level II - Students have some understanding of photography principles and may have taken a class or two. Level II students are somewhat familiar with their gear and try to use manual camera settings when they can. As a result, they have gotten lucky from time to time by creating great photographs that were the result of "happy accidents". Although their pictures are applauded by friends and family, they are still at the beginning of learning their craft and their images may have technical issues. Additionally, they can be so caught up with using the right settings they may forget to focus on the artistic side of photography such as composition and lighting.

Level III - Students have a solid understanding of photography principles, thanks to some formal training, and are completely comfortable using their camera in Manual Mode. Level III students have overcome most technical issues relating to exposure and sharpness and are starting to play with interesting lighting and compositions. Most of their photos look better than the average persons and are starting to be thought of as a photographer by friends and family. Level III students may be starting to think about doing some low-end paying photography work or upgrading their gear to full frame sensors and pro lenses.

Level IV - Students have significant experience making, capturing, and processing images that more often then not exhibit a complete understanding of photography principles and creative artistic qualities. Level IV students no longer worry about camera settings, they just happen automatically in their head, and all of their photos are sharp and well exposed. In addition, Level IV student photos exhibit consistently decent lighting and composition and a few of their very best photos exhibit these qualities that can be described as dynamic, beautiful, and awesome. They are not afraid to try unusual or extreme techniques but sometimes use them as a crutch to give their photos that "wow" factor. Level IV students are regarded as "really serious about photography" and may have considered going pro.

Level V - Students have advanced skills and knowledge of photography. Their work is consistently at a professional level with no image quality issues and technicals are spot on. Level V student photo compositions have a maturity about them with a clear style and creativity. A Level V student is capable of shooting in almost any lightning condition and bringing back great photos that are interesting and well exposed. Level V students may or may not be working professional photographers but based on their level of work certainly are capable of being a pro.