42nd Street: Idiosyncrasies of an iconic thoroughfare

Experience summary:

Join renowned street photographer and Leica Fotografie International winning photographer Phil Penman on this photo experience that explores the everyday and commonplace in an iconic NY street, yet lends to compelling and out-of-the-ordinary visuals

Why you should take this experience:

• See and take compelling images made out of the commonplace and every day at this busy crosstown street
• Refine your street photography eye and presence as you shoot all kinds of situations on 42nd street – some mundane, some extraordinary

Who is this experience for:

NYC visitors or locals interested in street photography or Midtown Manhattan scenes. Also ideal for someone wanting to learn about the Leica rangefinder system

Key highlights:

• A walking visual tour from Hell’s Kitchen and the newly transformed skyline of the West Side to the UN Buiding all the way by the East River
• Shoot a variety of scenes, whether using iconic 42nd Street as a backdrop (Chrysler Building, NY Public Library, UN Building), or everyday people such as commuters, street vendors, office goers, people in costumes and tourists
• Interact and learn from Phil, a Leica Fotografie International winner and resident Leica expert on the rangefinder system

Additional information

Meeting point
42ND STREET AND 11TH AVENUE

Recommended equipment
Camera and a couple of lenses , wide angle to small telephoto zoom .

Activity level
Medium

Important Notes
Bring a laptop if you like and we can go over the images together and go through the thought process of what makes our final image.