PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

2023 EVENTS NOW ON SALE!

PARAMOUNT THEATER PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Springfield, MA
Saturday December 2, 2023
Session A: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Session B: 12:30pm - 4:00pm
CONTACT US FOR AVAILABILITY
Silver Crescent Photography and Buried By Time Photography present the Paramount Theater Photography Workshop. This event takes place on Saturday, December 2 and offers two sessions. A: 9:00am-12:30pm, B: 12:30pm-4:00pm. Cost of admission is $85.00 per photographer with an optional model fee of $25.00 per model (accompanied by a paid photographer.) Limited all-day passes are available for $125. Discounted prices for multiple purchases per session: 2 for $165.00, and 3 for $225.00
Built in 1929 by Famous Players-Lasky Corporation (later Paramount Pictures Inc.), at a cost of over $1 million, the Paramount Theatre was the most ornate theatre in Western Massachusetts in its glory days as a picture palace. The Paramount Theatre was opened September 29, 1929, with Nancy Carroll in “Dance of Life”. It was equipped with a Wurlitzer 3 manual 11 ranks theatre pipe organ which was opened by organist Joe Alexander.
It remained a movie theatre until the 1960’s when it began to find sporadic use as a mixed center for movies, concerts and live performances. The theatre was also once run by Western Massachusetts Theatres which at one time owned almost all of the single screen palaces in the area including the Rivoli Theatre, Calvin Theatre, and others. The theater has been mostly vacant since 2011 after a new sprinkler system was installed the year before.
(Event cover photo credit: Heather Hacker)
Workshop Terms and Conditions: You must sign a waiver to participate in this event. Because of the limited number of participants that will be granted admission, there are NO REFUNDS AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL, (except in case of workshop cancellation.) You may sell your spot to someone else if you're unable to attend so long as you notify Silver Crescent Photography of the substitution. If the workshop is cancelled because of inclement weather or facility availability, then a full refund will be granted. Silver Crescent Photography is not responsible for travel expenses or other incidentals incurred due to event cancellation. By paying admission you certify that you are physically able to walk up and down stairs and on uneven terrain. There are no accommodations available at this location and you acknowledge that you can participate without them.

.jpg)
ABANDONED NY MANOR PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Hudson, NY
Saturday October 14, 2023
WE ARE SOLD OUT!
Silver Crescent Photography and Buried By Time Photography present an exclusive photography workshop: The Dr. Oliver Bronson House in Hudson, NY. This amazing home, built in 1811, features a unique and photogenic winding staircase, as well as many other examples of period architecture. The house was featured in the 2012 film, "The Bourne Legacy."
Admissions to this event will be strictly limited to 15 people per session. Session A will run 9:00am-12:30pm, and Session B 12:30pm-4:00pm. Admission is $75.00 per person. A limited number of all day passes are available for $125. Models are permitted for an additional fee of $25.00 and must be accompanied by a paid photographer; limit one model per photographer. No one under the age of 18 will be admitted to this event.
Workshop Terms and Conditions: You must sign a waiver to participate in this event. Because of the limited number of participants that will be granted admission, there are NO REFUNDS AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL, (except in case of workshop cancellation.) You may sell your spot to someone else if you're unable to attend so long as you notify Silver Crescent Photography of the substitution. If the workshop is cancelled because of inclement weather or facility availability, then a full refund will be granted. Silver Crescent Photography is not responsible for travel expenses or other incidentals incurred due to event cancellation. By paying an admission you attest that you are physically able to walk up and down stairs or on uneven terrain.

ABANDONED HOTEL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
The Adler Hotel, Sharon Springs, NY
Saturday September 9, 2023
Session A: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Session B: 1:15pm - 5:15pm
Mike and Dave present a return to one of their most iconic and exclusive locations - Abandoned Hotel Photography Workshop - The famous Adler Hotel in Sharon Springs, NY. This 150-room, five-story hotel operated from 1929 until 2004. Known for its therapeutic sulfur spa, it catered primarily to a Jewish clientele who travelled to Sharon Springs in the summers. This Spanish Colonial Revival style hotel was a summer destination for guests such as the Vanderbilts, Rensselaers, and Oscar Wilde. You will have complete access to this amazing building, as well as the spa in the basement. Many pieces of furniture, kitchen wares, and other nostalgic items remain inside the hotel for you to photograph. There will be a surprise location added to this event that you won't want to miss.
There will be two sessions for this event. Session A will run from 9:00am-1:00pm, and Session B will run from 1:15pm-5:15pm. Admission cost is $75 per person. ***A SPECIAL ALL-DAY PASS IS AVAILABLE FOR ONLY $125 FOR BOTH SESSIONS*** Groups of three can purchase a pass for $180 for each session, and $325 for both sessions. Models can accompany a paid photography for a $25 surcharge. Depth-Of-Field and Taking Sharp Photos will be the two focus points of instruction at this event. Only paid participants will be allowed inside. No one under the age of 18 will be permitted. Please, no pets, and the use of tobacco, vaping or use of other incendiary devices is strictly prohibited at this event.
Workshop Terms and Conditions: You must sign a waiver to participate in this event. Because of the limited number of participants that will be granted admission, there are NO REFUNDS AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL, (except in case of workshop cancellation.) You may sell your spot to someone else if you're unable to attend so long as you notify Silver Crescent Photography of the substitution. If the workshop is cancelled because of inclement weather or facility availability, then a full refund will be granted. Silver Crescent Photography is not responsible for travel expenses or other incidentals incurred due to event cancellation.
THE ABANDONED STATE HOSPITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 2023
Tewksbury, MA
Saturday November 18, 2023
Session A: 9:00am-1:00pm
Session B: 1:30pm-5:30pm
SOLD OUT!
Silver Crescent Photography and Buried By Time Photography present The Abandoned State Hospital Photography Workshop 2023. This exclusive location, on the site of a partially abandoned state hospital located in eastern Massachusetts, features complete access to the former Old Admin building and museum storage area, superintendents house, violent female patients ward, public health museum, and the chapel bowling alley. (Locations may vary depending on availability.)
This event takes place on Saturday November 18, and there will be a morning (Session A) 9:00am-1:00pm, and afternoon (Session B) 1:30pm-5:30pm. There is a strict limit of 20 participants for each session, and no walk-ins will be admitted. You must reserve your spot with a paid admission, granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Water and snacks will be provided as part of your admission fee.
The cost for admission is $80.00 per person. You can purchase an all-day pass for both sessions for $125 (all day passes are sold out). Models are permitted for $25 and must be accompanied by a paid photographer.
Workshop Terms and Conditions: You must sign a waiver to participate in this event. Because of the limited number of participants that will be granted admission, there are NO REFUNDS AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL, (except in case of workshop cancellation.) You may sell your spot to someone else if you're unable to attend so long as you notify Silver Crescent Photography of the substitution. If the workshop is cancelled because of inclement weather or facility availability, then a full refund will be granted. Silver Crescent Photography is not responsible for travel expenses or other incidentals incurred due to event cancellation. By paying admission you certify that you are physically able to walk up and down stairs and on uneven terrain. There are no accommodations available at this location and you acknowledge that you can participate without them.

THE VICTORY THEATER PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP - DOUBLE FEATURE
Holyoke, MA
Saturday December 2, 2023
Session A - 9:00am-12:00pm
Session B - 12:00pm-3:00pm
ON SALE SOON!
Silver Crescent Photography and Buried By Time Urban Decay Photography present a return to The Victory Theater - Standing Room Only.
Join us at this magnificent location to photograph it in its glorious state of decay. The historic 1,680 seat theater opened in 1920 and closed in 1979. This enormous Art Deco theater features an orchestra pit as well as many other relics of a time long forgotten in American culture. The workshop offers an opportunity for both novice and experienced photographers alike to shoot inside one of the last-of-its-kind movie houses in America. Complete instruction and photographic tips are available from the two hosts, both longtime and noted photographers in the Western Massachusetts region. Experienced photographers are free to move about the theater on their own to shoot the many fascinating areas of this historic structure. Admission to the event is $42.50 per person. Included in your admission will be an (optional) instructional block on Ghost-Effect Photography. Models are permitted if accompanied by a photographer for an additional $20 surcharge. (A substantial portion of the proceeds donated to the Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts, which is actively restoring the theater. This will be our 8th event hosted here.) Admissions will be strictly limited, so don't wait if you want one last chance to photograph this amazing location. (This event is from 9:00am-3:00pm in two three-hour blocks, you choose which session you want to attend. Participation is strictly limited, however, so admissions will sell fast.) No one under the age of 18 will be permitted at this event.
Workshop Terms and Conditions: You must sign a waiver to participate in this event. Because of the limited number of participants that will be granted admission, there are NO REFUNDS AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL, (except in case of workshop cancellation.) You may sell your spot to someone else if you're unable to attend so long as you notify Silver Crescent Photography of the substitution. If the workshop is cancelled because of inclement weather or facility availability, then a full refund will be granted. Silver Crescent Photography is not responsible for travel expenses or other incidentals incurred due to event cancellation. By paying an admission you attest that you are physically able to walk up and down stairs or on uneven terrain.

THE ABANDONED ZOO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
CATSKILL, NY
Saturday May 20, 2023
Session A: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Session B: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Silver Crescent Photography and Buried By Time Photography present The Abandoned Zoo Photography Workshop. This location was open as a family-owned petting zoo from 1933 until it closed in 2006. The zoo, covering 200 acres, featured over 2,000 animals and more than 150 species. There are dozens of buildings to explore and photograph. Among the many animals at the zoo was a baby giraffe, born onsite in 2002. You will have unlimited access to the zoo and all of the buildings. Workshop focus will be on White Balance and Landscape Photography.
.
The cost for admission to this exclusive event is $75.00 per person. Model fee $25 and accompanied by paid photographer. Full day passes are available for $125.00 each. For further information, please contact David at silvercrescentphotography@outlook.com
Workshop Terms and Conditions: You must sign a waiver to participate in this event. Because of the limited number of participants that will be granted admission, there are NO REFUNDS AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL, (except in case of workshop cancellation.) You may sell your spot to someone else if you're unable to attend so long as you notify Silver Crescent Photography of the substitution. If the workshop is cancelled because of inclement weather or facility availability, then a full refund will be granted. Silver Crescent Photography is not responsible for travel expenses or other incidentals incurred due to event cancellation. Minors under the age 18 are permitted at this event if accompanied by an adult.