ISO 100, Aperture F9, Shutter 1/320s, Focal Length 60mm On May 12 th , my husband and I attended a photo workshop on Ellis Island hosted by Joe McNally and Ari Espay through Fancy Girl/Street Boy Productions . This was a one-day workshop and one of McNally’s more affordable workshops, at around $750 per person for the day. It was worth the price as we had access to the closed side of Ellis Island, hands-on photo instruction, were able to talk one-on-one with Joe and Ari, a flash demo, a light breakfast, and lunch. The day started with a 5:45AM arrival at the Battery Park Pier, so we could take the employee ferry over to Ellis Island. Once gathered at the pier we went through security, and boarded the 6:30AM ferry to the island. We were met at the Ellis Island pier by Joe McNally and members of the Save Ellis Island team. Save Ellis Island is a non-profit that works in conjunction with the National Parks to maintain the hospital side of Ellis Island. From ...
Photography and Travel