NYC Skylines: Reverse Manhattanhenge
January 9 – 12, 2026
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At a Glance
Location
New York, New York
Tuition
$4,495
Dates
May 28 – June 1, 2026
Fitness Level
Availability
Limited to 5 Guests
Collections
- Short Escape
- Signature Collection
New York City Skylines: Manhattanhenge Photography Workshop
New York's stunning skyline at night aligns with the sun and moon
May 28 – June 1, 2026
- Capture NYC’s urban beauty as it aligns with the sun
- Expert guiding to get the most of this incredible experience
- Sweet golden light, blue hour, and impressive moonrise opportunities
The city enters a brief alignment. As the sun drops towards the Hudson, its disk settles between Manhattan’s steel and glass, and the avenues become glowing tunnels. Traffic slows, windows flash and the grid becomes a frame. From our vantage points on key cross streets, the sun sits perfectly between the towers and the city gives you a composition you can’t get on any other evening.
This workshop is centered around photographing both Manhattanhenge events, the half sun one day and the full sun the next, so you can see how the geometry and light changes from one alignment to the other. We will put you at pre-scouted locations with clean views and strong foregrounds, then guide you through the timing, lens choice and compression that makes the disk read between the buildings. We will focus on dynamic range control, including bracketing and metering, as well as practical strategies for dealing with heat shimmer, flare and moving traffic in the frame.
Outside the alignments we will add to your portfolio with classic New York cityscapes. Sunset behind the Statue of Liberty is a clear silhouette study, while Brooklyn Bridge Park and Gantry Plaza State Park offer layered cityscapes with reflections, leading lines and afterglow.
You will leave with precise, time-critical images of Manhattanhenge in both phases and a set of refined New York cityscapes. But more importantly you will have a repeatable approach to planning and executing high-contrast urban sunsets, from scouting and timing to exposure strategy and post-processing so you can tackle similar events anywhere a city grid meets the horizon.
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Itinerary
This itinerary is subject to change due to weather, local conditions, and other factors.
May 28, 2026: Arrival and Evening Manhattanhenge Viewing from Queens
Our hotel is right next to the Newport PATH station in Jersey City. If you are flying, it is best to take an Uber to the hotel. If you’re driving, the hotel has parking for a fee.
We will meet in the hotel lobby at 1:00 PM for a quick meet-and-greet, then have lunch and head to Queens for the Manhattanhenge half-sun event. After Manhattanhenge is over, we will eat a late dinner at Gantry Park and photograph the skyline from Queens, especially the Empire State and Chrysler buildings.
May 29, 2026: Manhattanhenge Highlights
We will meet for breakfast and then head into Manhattan for Manhattanhenge. This is an all-day event, and we will eat on the go. Once Manhattanhenge is over, we will have a late dinner and then head back to the hotel.
May 30, 2026: Late Breakfast, Sunset and Night Photography in Brooklyn
We will get some needed sleep, meet for a late breakfast, then have an image review.
We will leave for Brooklyn for sunset behind the Statue of Liberty. We will then photograph the city at night with the Brooklyn Bridge at Brooklyn Bridge Park. We will finish the night photographing a very late crescent moon behind the Statue of Liberty.
May 31, 2026: Sunrise Shoot and Evening Skyline Viewing from New Jersey
We will photograph sunrise over the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges followed by breakfast and an image review. We will then photograph the skyline at sunset and night later into the night from various spots in New Jersey.
June 1, 2026: Sunrise Farewell Photography and Departures
Our final morning together we will photograph the skyline at sunrise, followed by breakfast and goodbyes. Flights home can be made after 1:00 PM.
Fitness
Moderate: Long days of walking.
Flights
Arrive Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Newark, New Jersey before 11:00 AM on May 28, 2026. Flights out can be made after 1:00 PM on June 1, 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 $1,000 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 $1,000 supplement.
Payment Terms
- Your deposit of $2,495 will hold your space in this workshop.
- The balance is due not later than February 1, 2026.
- All of our standard Terms and Conditions apply.
- Need special payment arrangements? No problem, just ask us.
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