This year, I spent two back-to-back weekends in NYC for two 4-day workshops. Of course, I had great attendees for both sessions.

The first group was a bit unlucky with gray and often rainy weather, while the second group had nothing but sunshine. Sounds a little unfair with the first group but I am a firm believer in the fact that you can get great shots regardless of the weather. Your images just take on a different mood and focus. Also, why it’s always good to revisit locations under different weather and light conditions.

I decided to do a combined attendee post of their work. Not all participants submitted but I will share those that did. We’ll start with the first group who had the rainy weather.

Michael Kowalsky

It’s been a few years since Michael attended one of my workshops so it was great to see him again. His first two shots are details from Hudson Yards with an emphasis on The Shed. The third is a great shot of 187 Franklin in the Tribeca neighborhood. A very tough subject but he captured it very well.

You can find more of his work on Instagram – @michael.kowalsky.

Rita Ritner

This was Rita’s first workshop with me. Such an upbeat, lovely woman and I’d say her colorful images reflect her spirit. First up, a very abstract take on The Vessel, a curvy colorful detail of the Guggenheim, and a geometric take on Solar Carve.

See more of Rita’s work on her website – ritaritner.smugmug.com.

Laura Hanson

Also, Laura’s first workshop with me, and newer to shooting architecture this way. Love the geometric, moody, cohesive takes on each of her subjects – The Barclay Center, 505 State St Brooklyn (not originally on the list but a great addition), and another not officially on the list but across the street from the Chrysler Building – still not sure what the name of the building is but the facade has a great pattern on it.

See more of Laura’s work on Instagram – @laura_n_hanson.

Doug Punzel

It’s also been a few years since Doug attended a workshop so it was really great to see him again. He’s sharing some nice city layers with his shot of the IAC Building/100 Eleventh Ave and patterns in lower Manhattan. And, love his capture of the a detail at the Hudson Yards Louis Vuitton store.

See more of Doug’s work on his website – www.douglaspunzelphotography.com and Instagram – @punzpics.

Ellen Davidson

This was Ellen’s first workshop with me and is a native New Yorker, very kind in helping me navigate the subway system! It’s always fun having a local on workshops since they have a slightly different perspective on the city given they’ve seen most of the locations many times. But, it’s always fun when they see something unexpected or see their city in a new way because of the workshop.

All of Ellen’s shots are very layerd, love this! First, Hudson Yards. Then some reflections at the NYC AIDS Memorial. And, love her ICM shot of 56 Leonard or, if you prefer, the Jenga Building. Which, we had the nice opportunity to shoot from an elevated position from her office across the street. Thanks, Ellen!

See more of her work on Instagram – @ebdavidson.

Deb Mastronardi

This was also Deb’s first workshop with me and she also grew up in NYC and now visits quite often. So, it was fun hearing her perspective on places she sees frequently. All three of her images fill the frame with patterns and details of each space – The Fulton Center, Grand Central, and Penn Station.

See more of Deb’s work on her website – www.debramastronardi.com and Instagram – @deb_mastro.

Now, images from a few of the attendees of the second workshop….

Leslie Baker

Almost everyone in this group was a repeat attendee, which makes for a certain level of ease and comfort. It’s always so nice to see Leslie again 🙂 She’s sharing some bold, contrasty shots from the Guggenheim, New York by Gehry, and Hadid’s building on the High Line.

See more of her work on Instagram – @bakerdezine.

Sally Matak

Always love seeing Sally! She’s been on many workshops with me over the last few years and has been kind enough to assist me on a shoot when I was in her hometown:) Lots of great patterns and filling the frame to her three images – Hudson Yards, The Oculus, and Grand Central (I think).

Be sure to checkout her website – www.matakphotography.com and Instagram – @matakphotography_fine_art.

Evelina Snell

This is Evelina’s first workshop with me but she’s taken a bunch of classes with me in Chicago, mostly through the Chicago Photography Classes school. She has a thing for fire escapes so I’m happy she’s sharing one from the Tribeca area with us! Plus a street shot outside the Guggenheim and a detail shot of 56 Leonard/Jenga Building.

See more of her work on her website – www.evelinasnellphotography.com and Instagram @evelinasnellphotography

Betty Wang

This was Betty’s second workshop with me. She’s newer to shooting architecture in this way but has a great eye for details which you can see in her shots of The Shed, Hadid’s High Line building, and Little Island.

See more of Betty’s work on Instagram – @bettypcwang.

Dan Simpson

This was also Dan’s second workshop with me. Love seeing the progression of his work from one workshop to the next. Love his takes on Little Island, Grand Central (a shot I wish I had captured!), and Fulton Center.

See more of Dan’s work on Instagram – @simpsonpix.

Jay Denny

This was Jay’s second workshop with me and he created some great ICM shots of a few locations – The Guggenheim, Zaha Hadid’s High Line building, and some fire escapes.

Check out more of his work on his website – www.jaydenny.com and Instgram – @photographyby_JayDenny.

Huge thanks to both of these groups for joining me in one of my favorite cities!