Night Photography
Mt. Tam. Photo © Suz Lipman

Night Photography

Learn how to capture night photography in these San Francisco and Marin County location-based workshops. Locations include Sutro Baths, Old St. Hilary’s Historic Preserve, Mt. Tamalpais, Chinatown, and the Ferris Wheel at Golden Gate Park.
with Hendrik Paul

Sign up for the entire 5-location package for a $150 discount!

 

Are you looking for inspiration and great locations for night photography? Need some new long exposure photography tips? Just want to get out of the house and photograph for a few hours? Join us for one—or all!—of our Night Photography Workshops. Locations include Sutro Baths, Old St. Hilary’s Historic Preserve, Mount Tamalpais (Mt. Tam), Chinatown, and the Ferris Wheel at Golden Gate Park.

On the Wednesday before each Night Photography location shoot, there will be a 30-minute Zoom pre-outing discussion where we will go over gear, expectations, and layout of the location.

On the specified Sunday, we will meet at each predetermined location for the photo excursion.

Everyone will be able to photograph at their own pace, while our instructor goes to each individual offering help and tips with your night photography settings. Masks are required for Covid-19 safety.

Following the excursion, we will hold a group critique via Zoom on the specified Thursday evening to share your best photos with everyone in the workshop.

 

 

Workshop Locations & Schedule

Workshops can be purchased individually by location.

 

Golden Gate Park – Ferris Wheel, San Francisco

$150
Sold Out

Wednesday, March 30, 7:30-8PM – Zoom lecture for Golden Gate Park- Ferris Wheel
Sunday, April 3, 5:30PM – Meet at Golden Gate Park – Ferris Wheel for night shoot
Thursday, April 7, 7:30-8:30PM – Zoom group critique for Golden Gate Park – Ferris Wheel

 

Sutro Baths, San Francisco

$150
Sold Out

Wednesday, March 2, 7:30-8PM – Zoom lecture for Sutro Baths
Sunday, March 6, 5:15PM – Meet at Sutro Baths for night shoot
Thursday, March 10, 7:30-8:30PM – Zoom group critique for Sutro Baths

 

Old St. Hillary’s Historic Preserve, Marin County

$150
Sold Out

Wednesday, March 9, 7:30-8PM – Zoom lecture for Old St. Hilary’s Historic Preserve
Sunday, March 13, 5:15PM – Meet at Old St. Hilary’s Historic Preserve for night shoot
Thursday, March 17, 7:30-8:30PM – Zoom group critique for Old St. Hilary’s Historic Preserve

 

Mount Tamalpais (Mt. Tam), Tiburon, CA

$150
Sold Out

Wednesday, March 16, 7:30-8PM – Zoom lecture for Mt Tam
Sunday, March 20, 5:15PM – Meet at Mt. Tam for night shoot
Thursday, March 24, 7:30-8:30PM – Zoom group critique for Mt Tam

 

Chinatown, San Francisco

$150
Sold Out

Wednesday, March 23, 7:30-8PM – Zoom Lecture for Chinatown
Sunday, March 27, 5:15PM – Meet at Chinatown for night shoot
Thursday, March 31, 7:30-8:30PM – Zoom Critique for Chinatown

 

Workshop presented by The Image Flow Photography Center, providing photography classes, custom printing services, and fine art reproduction.

 

Instructor Bio

 

Hendrik PaulHendrik Paul

Hendrik Paul is a black and white photographer based in Mill Valley, CA. He processes each roll of film by hand and prints in the traditional silver gelatin format. His meticulous hand-crafting is an integral part of his work; these techniques help capture nature’s tranquil and meditative qualities.

Hendrik completed his BA at Providence College and his MFA at the San Francisco Art Institute. He was a 2009 Fulbright finalist and nominated for the 2012 SECA art award with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. He has led workshops at The Image Flow for the past 5 years.

 

About Zoom

Zoom is video conferencing software that allows us to video chat and share our screens all using our computer’s built-in video camera and microphone. Setting up a Zoom account is easy and free. Just got to the Zoom website to create a username and download the software onto your computer (not your phone). Never used Zoom? Check out their support page for How to Join a Zoom Meeting.

Wednesdays, Sundays, Thursdays
March 2 – April 7, 2022
See schedule for times and locations

Golden Gate Park – Ferris Wheel
March 30 – April 7

$150

Sold Out

Requirements

  • Digital camera with manual controls (DSLR or mirrorless)
  • A computer with video camera and microphone access (like an iMac or Macbook)
  • Adobe Lightroom Classic or Photoshop installed on the same computer
  • Zoom installed on the same computer
  • Working knowledge of their camera, Zoom, and Lightroom or Photoshop
  • Tripod
  • Flashlight
  • Optional: Lens with infinity focal setting, Cable Release

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Who Should Take This Workshop

Photographers ages 16 or older, with working knowledge of their camera and interested in night photography. All are welcome!

Pertinent Details

  • Maximum ten (10) students
  • 16 and older (Must have a driver’s license)
  • Students need to be able to walk/hike in the dark with equipment and gear
  • Everyone must drive to locations separately for Covid-19 safety
  • Masks are required for Covid-19 safety

Workshop Fee Includes

  • Group Critique via Zoom following the week after the shoot

In-Person & Zoom

All in-Person shooting locations are outdoors

  • Sutro Baths, San Francisco, CA
  • Old St. Hilary’s Historic Preserve, Tiburon, CA
  • Mt. Tamalpais, Marin County, CA
  • Chinatown, San Francisco, CA
  • Golden Gate Park – Ferris Wheel, San Francisco, CA

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