World Trade Center Photo Tour

Overview

Discover the magnificence of Lower Manhattan's newest landmarks while honing your architectural photography skills. The new World Trade Center is nearly complete and this safari is designed to remember the past while celebrating the future. This photo tour will explore the new Freedom Tower, the 9/11 Memorial, the Oculus and much more. You will learn both interior and exterior architectural photography and how to best capture the buildings' grandeur as well as their simplicity.

City: New York City

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $125.00

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $125.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional photographer guide

Local taxes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 18 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
NYC Photo Safari is committed to maintaining a safe environment for both staff and participants a like and is taking appropriate measures ensuring everyone's safety.

What To Expect

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Discover the magnificence of Lower Manhattan's newest landmarks while honing your architectural photography skills on this guided tour. The new World Trade Center is nearly complete and this photo safari is designed to remember the past while celebrating the future.

One World Observatory

This photo tour will explore the new Freedom Tower, the 9/11 Memorial, the Oculus, and much more. You learn about both interior and exterior architectural photography, and how to best capture the buildings' grandeur and simplicity. This tour will not include entry to One World Observatory.

The Oculus

Composition is everything and this session will push you to understand lines and balance while capturing these amazing buildings. You learn how to employ strong composition to engage the viewer and give them a sense of space, how to anticipate lighting conditions, and how to deal with scene management as it relates to architecture. Learn how to take advantage of reflections and the play of light on different surfaces. You also explore the use of over exposure to help create an ethereal feel.

World Trade Center Station (PATH)

Photograph inside the new Path Station at the Oculus.

Silverstein Family Park

You meet here.

St. Paul's Chapel

One of the oldest churches in Manhattan.

Show 3 more stops

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (8)

Ionic S

Sep 2021

I had the opportunity to be in New York City on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. So I booked a tour with NYC Safari. It was about a 5 hour session. First meeting on the NJ side for the sunset skyline, and to see the memorial lights during blue hour. Next we headed into the city and had the opportunity to take shots from almost directly under the memorial lights. This might sound odd but it truly was a unique and pretty awe-inspiring experience. Just seeing the lights go up for eternity from the base is not to be missed. Then the group headed over to brooklyn to shoot the night skyline. Truly a really fantastic time. Zim, our tour guide, did a wonderful job guiding is around. This was my 3rd time working with her, usually I do private sessions but only had this one opportunity to do has a group. I was really happy to see the kept the group really small I think there was 6 of us total. Looking forward to the next time I am in NY.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Dear Ionic S, Thank you for your review. Returning participants help let us know that we are doing the right thing. We appreciate not only your business but your enthusiasm. We'll look forward to seeing you on your next NYC visit! Diane NYC Photo Safari

W6785NTvirginias

Jul 2021

The Photo Safari photo tour was excellent, our guide/instructor Zim was experienced, and professional. She knew where and how to get the best shots and had good suggestions about settings and composition and she had interesting stories to illustrate points. It was a very enjoyable morning

BobSchinnie

Jul 2021

Our WTC Photo Tour was a great experience! Zim (our expert/guide) was patient, knowledgeable, and professional; providing individualized instruction and guidance on all things photographic - Camera Use, Theory, and Composition. I learned so much, and will keep the three rules to heart. I also want to thank NYC Photo Safari for being proactive and changing our date/time due to impending inclement weather. We enjoyed a rain free tour, and made it home prior to the highways flooding! I would highly recommend NYC Photo Safari for all levels of photographers and visitors to NYC.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Dear BobSch, Thank you for a great review. Our photo tours are really fun, but bad weather can bring everyone down. So we do keep that in mind if the forecast takes a turn for the worst and try to give participants a chance to reschedule when possible; I'm glad it worked out well and that you got home safely. We'll look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Diane NYC Photo Safari