Princeton Photo Workshop: Composition-on-Location Philadelphia City Hall

1401 John F Kennedy Boulevard,Philadelphia PA 19102

23 October, 2021

Description

City Hall is the largest municipal building, boasting "the most comprehensive sculptural decoration of any American building". City Hall is the largest municipal building, boasting "the most comprehensive sculptural decoration of any American building". The exterior is covered with "exuberant"sculpture representing the seasons and continents, allegorical figures, heads and masks. We'll begin with a discussion of camera settings, composition and light. We'll shoot around City Hall and Dilworth Park, capturing images of monuments and sculptures, including the newly-restored LOVE sculpture at nearby LOVE Park.After the class, those who are interested may accompany Jenny (4 people at a time; $8 admission) up the tower to City Hall’s observation deck underneath the statute of William Penn for panoramic views of Philadelphia.