Manhattan Architecture Photography Tour: Iconic Landmarks
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21 Ratings
New York
Capture the beauty of Manhattan's iconic landmarks on this fast-paced 3-hour photography tour. Learn expert techniques and discover the best vantage points to photograph Times Square, Grand Central, Bryant Park, and more.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Grand Central Terminal - Photograph the grandest space in all New York City.
What's Included
  • Access to Times Square
  • Guided by a professional photographer
  • Admission to Bryant Park
  • Entry to Grand Central Terminal
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Digital camera
Additional Information

Participate in this exhilarating 3-hour photography journey around Manhattan’s architectural marvels. Discover the art of capturing timeless photos of renowned sites such as Times Square, Grand Central, Bryant Park, the Chrysler Building, the New York Public Library, and numerous others. Your skilled photographer guide will direct you to ideal perspectives to shoot these notable structures as you sharpen your photography abilities.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • All locations, including Grand Central, Bryant Park, and Times Square, are wheelchair accessible
Location
Pershing Square
East 42nd Street
Please meet in front of the Pershing Square Cafe across from Grand Central Terminal. Please contact us for exact map and location.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Natalias1537
Dec 24, 2023
Very patient and knowledgeable guide - We loved Zim's tour. She gave us great tips to improve our pictures. She asked us what we wanted to learn or improve and adapted the tour to do just that She is also very fun and speaks a little Spanish, which helped a lot for us.
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Lkbside
Sep 23, 2023
Wonderful experience with Zim. - We had a small group so everyone got individual attention. Learned a lot and got some great shots along with a cool Grand Central Terminal timelapse video - all shot on my iPhone. Will definitely take another photo safari next time I’m in NY.
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Staceyhd5803wy
Aug 26, 2023
A trip to Grand Central Terminal - I took the class with Zim and explored the area in and around Grand Central Station. She was an excellent teacher and a great photographer. She was clear and knowledgeable and moved easily between the cell phone and camera shots. I highly recommend Zim and look forward to taking another class soon.
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John_v
Jun 9, 2023
Making less boring images! - I learned a great deal about my cameras abilities that I was not using! And the use of angles as well as boring space elimination!
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Haiyin
Apr 25, 2022
An aesthetic angle to look at the city - We booked the tour for my younger son Max who's an amateur photographer. My older son and I joined without cameras. All three of us have enjoyed this tour and have learned a lot. Robert is a great photographer and teacher. Max has learned quite a few new techniques and methods for photographing. My older son and I were also able to appreciate the architecture in NYC through photographer's lens. Robert was very patiently guiding each student on their own level, while also caring for us non-photographers in the group. We will definitely come back to NYC for another tour with Robert, probably Central Park. Highly recommend!
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John
Dec 20, 2021
Highly recommended photo tour/instruction with Zim - Did a custom photo tour with Zim that was roughly this itinerary on a day when it wasn't available. Zim was great. She is a very experienced photographer and accomplished instructor. In particular, she listened to what photography challenges we were facing, asked some great questions, and got right into helping us improve. I was looking for help with composition and finding compelling images to create while walking around. Zim typically would have me take a shot the way I was inclined to do it and then would show various alternatives, sometimes with just a suggestion and sometimes by actually photographing. In any case, she did quick critiques of all images and was really spot on with what I was looking for an how to improve. I take a lot of online classes and I like them, but working with an accomplished instructure directly is a great accompaniment to what you can learn in a class or on your own. I'm looking forward to doing another session with Zim elsewhere in the city.
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Debbie
Nov 15, 2021
Great Photo Shoot - Zim was a great instructor. She is very knowledgeable and gave me a lot of pointers to improve composition. She also demonstrated a variety of ways to enhance my images by using and explaining various features on my camera. I am an intermediate photographer and felt Zim's suggestions definitely added to my skill set. Highly recommend!
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Richabatra
Oct 25, 2021
Manhattan Photo Safari - fun and learning experience - On my Manhattan Photo Safari, Zim my instructor was fun - we had a few laughs at me being a greedy photographer, knowledgeable - shared tips on using my camera in auto mode, friendly - shared a tip to calm down anxious New Yorkers. It was a learning and fun experience. Highly recommended for tourists and residents a like.
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Virajs108
Aug 10, 2021
Excellent experience - Learned a lot about composition and was able to take some great pictures Zim is very knowledgeable and helpful in giving pointers to improve my photographs
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Janice_l
Apr 24, 2021
Awesome adventure!! - Jim is a fun and dynamic teacher with excellent photography skills and experience. She was very patient and attentive to me even though I am a novice. It's a great way to get to know NYC!!
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