No.9 Coal Mine & Museum photo workshop

9 Dock Street,Lansford PA 18232

18 April, 2023

Description

Join us on a trip to No.9 Coal Mine & Museum in Lansford, PA, where we'll explore a piece of Pennsylvania history and help you capture amazing photos under some challenging conditions.First, you'll enjoy a private mine ride, traveling 1,600 feet into the mountain by railcar. Along the way, we'll get a brief history of the mine and the miners that worked there. Explore the miner's hospital, the mule-way, and the original 900-foot elevator shaft. After we break for lunch, we'll venture back into the mine to photograph the many interesting sights observed on the tour. Dan’s experts, as well as staff from the coal mine, will be on hand to answer any questions and help you to capture some interesting photos in a very challenging environment. Also on the grounds, you'll find the "Wash Shanty", which includes the tools and paraphernalia that miners used to wash their clothes and equipment. The Museum collection features tools, food cans, blasting equipment, and more that belonged to the miners of No.9. Museum exhibits also include carved pieces of coal, historical photographs, paintings, models, a replica of a miner's kitchen, and other artifacts. There's no shortage of great stuff to photograph, it's going to be an amazing day out! Special Considerations for this outingAppropriate Attire RequiredWear a jacket or sweater! The mine is 52°F all year. Wear boots, it's always wet.Pack a lunch, we're going to be there for five hours and there's nowhere else in the area to eat.Suggested gear for this outingAny type of camera is welcome, even your phone! But the ideal camera & lens combo will be: Interchangeable lens camera with good image quality at ISO 1600+Fast lenses, max. aperture f/2.8 or greaterSuggested Accessories TripodFlashes, wireless if possibleContinuous lights (LED or otherwise)