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At a Glance
Location
New York, New York
Tuition
$3,995
Dates
September 10 – 13, 2026
Fitness Level
Availability
Limited to 5 Guests
Collections
- Short Escape
- Signature Collection
New York City Skylines: 9/11 Tribute Photography Workshop
New York's stunning skyline at night
September 10 – 13, 2026
- A stunning and moving tribute in light to those we lost on 9/11
- Expert guiding puts you in the right place time after time
- Detailed instruction from start to finish to create a lasting tribute
Every September, two columns of light rise up over Lower Manhattan and into the night sky as a quiet tribute to those who were lost on 9/11. The 9/11 Tribute of Light is a symbol of resilience, reflection, and hope. From the Hudson River, the Brooklyn bridges, and rooftops across the city, we will photograph this powerful scene with intention.
First lit on March 11, 2002, the installation was a temporary memorial and has continued each year because of the community’s response. Hundreds of high-intensity lights are arranged in two squares near the former Twin Towers site to form two beams that can reach four miles into the sky.
Our focus throughout the workshop is to help you photograph the event with respect and meaning. The night before the tribute, we will photograph the New York skyline at twilight to refine composition, exposure, and stability for long lens and long exposure work. When the beams go up the next night, we will be ready to work quietly and thoughtfully, allowing time for personal reflection while creating technically sound and emotionally resonant images.
In the days around the tribute, we will explore New York’s architecture from the Statue of Liberty to the Brooklyn Bridge and the Empire State Building to build a cohesive skyline portfolio that reflects the city’s strength and spirit.
Throughout the workshop, we combine real-time coaching with focused practice in cityscapes, low-light landscapes, long lens compression, previsualization, and more. We’ll also have image reviews to demonstrate post-processing techniques to make the most of your tribute images.
You will leave with lasting technical skills and, more importantly, photographs that honor the occasion and express your own sense of remembrance and respect.
Your Pro
Itinerary
This itinerary is subject to change due to weather, local conditions, and other factors.
September 10, 2026: Photography Workshop Introduction, Sunset Skyline Practice
We’ll meet at our hotel at 2:00 PM. After introductions, we’ll discuss the techniques and information needed to prepare for photographing the tribute lights the following night. After dinner, we’ll head out to practice these techniques, photographing the skyline at sunset and into blue hour from a nearby location.
September 11, 2026: Review and Prepare for Tribute Light Photography, Nighttime City Excursion
Today, we will review your images from last night and ensure that you are fully prepared for tonight’s tribute display. Much of today will be dedicated to resting up for our very long night as we photograph the lights from various locations all over the city. It’s a big city, but we know just where to go to get a wide variety of views of the tribute. It’s bound to be a challenging and rewarding night of shooting.
September 12, 2026: Lunchtime Image Review, Diverse Skyline Photography at Iconic Landmarks
This morning is a sleep-in and breakfast on your own. We’ll have lunch and an image review to see what you captured of the tribute. We’ll demonstrate processing techniques to make your images sing. We’ll head out for an early, light dinner and then photograph the skyline from various viewpoints depending on conditions—the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn bridge, Manhattan bridge, and the Empire State Building.
September 13, 2026: Sunrise Waterfront Shoot, Final Image Review, Departures
We will shoot sunrise from the waterfront, followed by an image review and flights home.
Fitness
Moderate: Long days of walking.
Flights
Arrive Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Newark, New Jersey before 11:00 AM on September 10, 2026. Flights out can be made after 3:00 PM on September 13, 2026. Air travel delays are common. Please arrive early, possibly even the day prior, so you don’t miss any of the workshop.
What to Bring
Please see our page How To Prepare For Your Workshop. We will send you a detailed information document 90 days before your workshop. This document will include specifics of where and when to meet, gear and clothing recommendations, and more.
What’s Included
- Double occupancy lodging. Single available for $1,275 supplement.
- All meals, soft drinks, and snacks during the workshop.
- All permits and park fees.
- All transportation during the workshop.
- Tips for crew, drivers, and local guides.
- Photographic guiding and instruction from Jennifer Khordi.
- Image reviews and post-processing instruction.
- Adventure, fun, inspiration, and a great time!
Not Included
- Travel to and from Newark, New Jersey.
- Unscheduled airport transfers.
- Passport and visa fees (if applicable).
- Any meals or accommodations before or after the workshop dates.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Alcoholic Beverages.
- Medical Evacuation Insurance (required).
- Travel Medical (required).
- Travel Medical and Trip Cancellation Insurance (optional, but recommended).
- Anything else specifically not listed as included.
- Single rooming available for $1,275 supplement.
Payment Terms
- Your deposit of $1,995 will hold your space in this workshop.
- The balance is due not later than June 1, 2026.
- All of our standard Terms and Conditions apply.
- Need special payment arrangements? No problem, just ask us.
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