$99 - From Sunset to City Lights: Boston Back Bay Photography Workshop

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**Date/Time:** September 30, 2026, 6pm **Meeting Place:** Boston Public Library Entrance on Dartmouth St **Price:** $99 **Payment Link:** **[PAYPAL](https://paypal.me/DmitriyAndreyev)** or **[VENMO](https://venmo.com/?txn=pay&audience=private&recipients=dandreyev)** **Group Size:** Limited to 10 Participants Join us for an evening photo walk and hands-on workshop focused on capturing Boston as it transitions from sunset through blue hour and into full night. Starting at historic Copley Square and concluding at the magnificent Christian Science Plaza, we’ll explore classic architectural landmarks, reflection pools, city lights, and traffic motion - all at a relaxed, instructional pace. **HIGHLIGHTS:** * Duration is 3 - 4 hours * Main stops featuring historic and modern architectural icons * Sunset, blue hour, and full night photography * Minimal walking distance with frequent extended shooting stops * Hands-on tripod techniques and composition tips * One-on-one instruction from two top-tier photographers **WHAT WE WILL PHOTOGRAPH** * Boston Public Library * Trinity Church bathed in golden hour and evening light * The Grand reflection pool and dramatic architecture of the Christian Science Plaza at night * High-rise reflections and streetscapes * Dynamic traffic light trails across urban intersections **WHAT YOU WILL LEARN** * How to transition smoothly from daylight to night shooting * Camera settings for sunset, blue hour, and night photography (ISO, aperture, shutter speed) * Using shutter speed creatively (motion blur vs. sharp detail and long-exposure light trails) * Creative composition techniques for architecture, leading lines, symmetry, and reflection * Balancing ambient twilight skies with bright artificial city lighting * Tripod technique, sharpness control, and night focus strategies **EQUIPMENT** * Any camera with manual exposure controls (DSLR, Mirrorless, or advanced compact) * Standard zoom lens (e.g., 24–70mm / 18–55mm); a wide-angle lens…