Metro Photo Op

06/28/2019

Highlights from our recent midtown NYC on-site class . . .

06/18/2019

Upcoming on-site classes:

Thursday, June 27- Chinatown/Little Italy/ NoLita/ Brooklyn Bridge
10:00 am departure (NJ Transit Train and Path)
11:30 - 3:30: four hours of on site instruction
5:00 return
Places to visit: Oculus, WTC site, City Hall Park, Chinatown, Little Italy, Brooklyn Bridge
Cost: $80 plus transportation

Sunday, June 30 - Liberty State Park, Jersey City (Sunset)
4:00 pm departure (NJ Transit and Light Rail)
Photograph the sunset reflected in NYC skyline!
Return by 10:00 pm
Cost: $70 per person plus transportation

Wednesday, July 3 - Downtown NYC Waterfront Tour
12:30 departure (NJ Transit Train and Path)
2:00 - 6:00 pm: four hours of on-site instruction
8:00 return
Places to visit: Brookfield Place, Hudson River Waterfront, Battery Park, South Street Seaport, Stone Street
Cost: $80 plus transportation

Hope to see you on one of the above trips!

To register, contact: [email protected]

06/12/2019

It was an absolute joy to lead two on-site photography classes this weekend with Metro Photo Op. On Saturday we had five wonderful students on our "Downtown NYC, Past and Present" tour. On Sunday we explored Skylands Botanical Gardens in Ringwood. For more info: www.metrophotoop.com

05/28/2019

Summer is just around the corner! I'm looking forward to some awesome Metro Photo Op on-site classes in the coming months.

Here is a schedule of some of the classes offered throughout the summer. I hope you and/or your son/daughter can join us. If none of the dates work for you, email me an alternate date(s). If we can get a group of three or more, I'll add it to the calendar.

Tuesday, June 25 - Chinatown/Little Italy/ Brooklyn Bridge
10:00 am departure (NJ Transit Train and Path)
11:30 - 3:30: four hours of on site instruction
5:00 return
Places to visit: Oculus, WTC site, City Hall Park, Chinatown, Little Italy, Brooklyn Bridge
Cost: $80 plus transportation

Thursday, June 27 - Skylands Manor, Ringwood NJ
Meet at Skylands Manor, Ringwood NJ at 5:00 pm
5:00 to 7:00 pm - Two hours of on site instruction
We will capture beautiful landscape and floral photos
Cost: $40

Sunday, June 30 - Liberty State Park, Jersey City (sunset/ evening class)
departure 4:00 pm (NJ Transit and Light Rail)
5:30 - 8:30: three hours of on site instruction
10:00 pm return
We will capture the NYC skyline at sunset and explore many of the great photography spots in Liberty State Park in Jersey City.
Cost: $70 plus transportation

Tuesday, July 2 - Downtown NYC
10:00 am departure (NJ Transit Train and Path)
11:30 - 3:30: four hours of on site instruction
5:00 return
Places to visit: WTC Memorial, Oculus, Wall Street, Trinity Church, Bowling Green Park, Brooklyn Bridge
Cost: $80 plus transportation

Friday, July 5 - Midtown NYC
10:00 am departure (NJ Transit Train and Path)
11:30 - 3:30: four hours of on site instruction
5:00 return
Places to visit: Times Square, Bryant Park, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, south Central Park, Columbus Circle
Cost: $80 plus transportation

Thursday, July 25 - Neighborhoods of NY
10:00 am departure (NJ Transit Train and Path)
11:30 - 3:30: four hours of on site instruction
5:00 return
Places to visit: Chelsea Market, The High Line, Greenwich Village, Union Square, Flatiron District
Cost: $80 plus transportation

Saturday, July 27 - New York City Downtown Waterfront
10:00 am departure (NJ Transit Train and Path)
11:30 - 3:30: four hours of on site instruction
5:00 return
Places to visit: WTC Memorial, Brookfield Place, Battery Park, South Street Seaport, Stone Street, Brooklyn Bridge
Cost: $80 plus transportation

Sunday, July 28 - Skylands Manor
Meet at Skylands Manor, Ringwood NJ at 5:00 pm
5:00 to 7:00 pm - Two hours of on site instruction
We will capture beautiful landscape and floral photos
Cost: $40

Wednesday, July 31 - Liberty State Park
departure 4:00 pm (NJ Transit and Light Rail)
5:30 - 8:30: three hours of on site instruction
10:00 pm return
We will capture the NYC skyline at sunset and explore many of the great photography spots in Liberty State Park in Jersey City.
Cost: $70 plus transportation

Tuesday, August 6 - Downtown NYC
10:00 am departure (NJ Transit Train and Path)
11:30 - 3:30: four hours of on site instruction
5:00 return
Places to visit: WTC Memorial, Oculus, Wall Street, Trinity Church, Bowling Green Park, Brooklyn Bridge
Cost: $80 plus transportation

Saturday, August 10 - Chinatown/Little Italy/Brooklyn Bridge
10:00 am departure (NJ Transit Train and Path)
11:30 - 3:30: four hours of on site instruction
5:00 return
Places to visit: Oculus, WTC site, City Hall Park, Chinatown, Little Italy, Brooklyn Bridge
Cost: $80 plus transportation

Sunday, August 11 - Skylands Manor
Meet at Skylands Manor, Ringwood NJ at 5:00 pm
4:30 to 6:30 pm - Two hours of on site instruction
We will capture beautiful landscape and floral photos
Cost: $40

Email: [email protected]

For more infomration: www.metrophotoop.com

04/29/2019

REMINDER: UPCOMING ON-SITE CLASSES:

Saturday, May 25 - Ramapo Reservation - We'll capture the natural beauty of Ramapo Reservation in Mahwah. Learn landscape photography skills including long exposures of beautiful streams and waterfalls while exploring nature at its finest.
Times: Meet at Ramapo Reservation at 4:00 pm; On-site instruction: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Cost: $45 per person

Saturday, June 8: SPECIAL: PARENT/ CHILD TRIP. - Downtwon NYC: You'll treasure this experience. Parents and children are encouraged to come out together for a time of learning and fun! After taking the train into NYC, we'll explore historic and modern sites in downtown NYC while learning new photography skills. In addition, I will provide a one of a kind, custom on-location portrait of you and your child/children to enjoy for years! We'll conclude our trip with some famous NYC pizza.
Times: Leave approx. 12:30 pm. On-site instruction and exploration: 2:00 - 6:00 pm; Return by 7:30 pm
Cost: $100 combined for parent and child

Sunday, June 9: SPECIAL: PARENT/CHILD TRIP: Skylands Manor, NJ: We'll meet at the gorgeous NJ State Botanical Gardens at Skylands Manor to learn how to capture beautiful flower and nature photographs. You'll learn new camera skills and your creativity and artistry will soar as you enjoy learning together with your child. In addition, I will provide a one of a kind, custom on-location portrait of you and your child/children to enjoy for years!
Times: Meet at Skylands Manor at 4:00 pm; On-site instruction: 4:00 - 7:00 pm.
Cost: $55 combined for parent and child

Saturday, June 15: Midtown NYC: Highlights include: Times Square, Bryant Park, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, South Central Park.
Times: Leave approx. 12:30 pm: On-site instruction: 2:00 - 6:00; Return by 7:30 pm
Cost: $80 per person

Let me know if you are interested in any of the above and please don't hesitate to pass this along to any friends or family that you feel might be interested. Please email me at: [email protected] to inquire about a trip. If you have a group of three or more people and the above dates don't work for you, we can arrange an alternative date.
Thanks so much for your support!

04/23/2019

03/28/2019

UPCOMING ON-SITE CLASSES:

Saturday, May 25 - Ramapo Reservation - We'll capture the natural beauty of Ramapo Reservation in Mahwah. Learn landscape photography skills including long exposures of beautiful streams and waterfalls while exploring nature at its finest.
Times: Meet at Ramapo Reservation at 4:00 pm; On-site instruction: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Cost: $45 per person

Saturday, June 8: SPECIAL: PARENT/ CHILD TRIP. - Downtwon NYC: You'll treasure this experience. Parents and children are encouraged to come out together for a time of learning and fun! After taking the train into NYC, we'll explore historic and modern sites in downtown NYC while learning new photography skills. In addition, I will provide a one of a kind, custom on-location portrait of you and your child/children to enjoy for years! We'll conclude our trip with some famous NYC pizza.
Times: Leave approx. 12:30 pm. On-site instruction and exploration: 2:00 - 6:00 pm; Return by 7:30 pm
Cost: $100 combined for parent and child

Sunday, June 9: SPECIAL: PARENT/CHILD TRIP: Skylands Manor, NJ: We'll meet at the gorgeous NJ State Botanical Gardens at Skylands Manor to learn how to capture beautiful flower and nature photographs. You'll learn new camera skills and your creativity and artistry will soar as you enjoy learning together with your child. In addition, I will provide a one of a kind, custom on-location portrait of you and your child/children to enjoy for years!
Times: Meet at Skylands Manor at 4:00 pm; On-site instruction: 4:00 - 7:00 pm.
Cost: $55 combined for parent and child

Saturday, June 15: Midtown NYC: Highlights include: Times Square, Bryant Park, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, South Central Park.
Times: Leave approx. 12:30 pm: On-site instruction: 2:00 - 6:00; Return by 7:30 pm
Cost: $80 per person

Let me know if you are interested in any of the above and please don't hesitate to pass this along to any friends or family that you feel might be interested. If you have a group of three or more people and the above dates don't work for you, we can arrange an alternative date.
Thanks so much for your support!

03/08/2019

The Spring schedule for on-site photo classes is here. We hope you can join us on one of our exciting photography excursions to NYC or northern NJ.

Here are the dates, times, and costs. Contact [email protected] for more information or to register for a class:

Saturday, April 13 - Downtown NYC and Waterfront - Highlights include: Oculus, WTC Memorial, Wall Street, Trinity Church, Stone Street, South Street Seaport, and Battery Park.
Times: Leave approx. 12:30 pm: On-site instruction/exploration: 2:00 - 6:00; Return by 7:30 pm
Cost: $80 per person

Saturday, April 27 - Chinatown/Little Italy/Brooklyn Bridge - Highlights include: Downtown historical sites, Chinatown, Little Italy/ walk over the Brooklyn Bridge to scenic park for late evening/ sunset.
Times: Leave approx. 1:30 pm ; On-site instruction/exploration: 3:00 - 7:00; Return by 9:00 pm
Cost: $80 per person

Saturday, May 4 - Neighborhoods of NY - Highlights include: Chelsea, the High Line, Greenwich Village, Union Square, and the Flatiron Building District.
Times: Leave approx. 12:30 pm: On-site instruction/exploration: 2:00 - 6:00; Return by 7:30 pm
Cost: $80 per person

Saturday, May 25 - Ramapo Reservation - We'll capture the natural beauty of Ramapo Reservation in Mahwah. Learn landscape photography skills including long exposures of beautiful streams and waterfalls while exploring nature at its finest.
Times: Meet at Ramapo Reservation at 4:00 pm; On-site instruction: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Cost: $45 per person

Saturday, June 8: SPECIAL: PARENT/ CHILD TRIP. - Downtwon NYC: You'll treasure this experience. Parents and children are encouraged to come out together for a time of learning and fun! After taking the train into NYC, we'll explore historic and modern sites in downtown NYC while learning new photography skills. In addition, I will provide a one of a kind, custom on-location portrait of you and your child/children to enjoy for years! We'll conclude our trip with some famous NYC pizza.
Times: Leave approx. 12:30 pm. On-site instruction and exploration: 2:00 - 6:00 pm; Return by 7:30 pm
Cost: $100 combined for parent and child

Sunday, June 9: SPECIAL: PARENT/CHILD TRIP: Skylands Manor, NJ: We'll meet at the gorgeous NJ State Botanical Gardens at Skylands Manor to learn how to capture beautiful flower and nature photographs. You'll learn new camera skills and your creativity and artistry will soar as you enjoy learning together with your child. In addition, I will provide a one of a kind, custom on-location portrait of you and your child/children to enjoy for years!
Times: Meet at Skylands Manor at 4:00 pm; On-site instruction: 4:00 - 7:00 pm.
Cost: $55 combined for parent and child

Saturday, June 15: Midtown NYC: Highlights include: Times Square, Bryant Park, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, South Central Park.
Times: Leave approx. 12:30 pm: On-site instruction: 2:00 - 6:00; Return by 7:30 pm
Cost: $80 per person

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. If you or your children are interested in any of the above trips, please contact me as soon as you know so I can begin scheduling. Please, also feel free to pass this on to anyone you think might be interested.
Thanks so much for your interest and support! I look forward to working with you/your children this year.

Sincerely,

Ted Opderbeck
Metro Photo Op, LLC
www.metrophotoop.com

02/12/2019

Learn new photography skills and unleash your creativity on one of our affordable New York City or northern NJ on-site classes. Specializing in teen instruction with options for all ages. You’ll love exploring the streets of NYC and the natural beauty of northern NJ armed with new techniques and new eyes! Classes begin in March and run through the summer and into the fall. We have small class sizes ensuring individualized instruction. We’ll even guide you and/or your teen into NYC on NJ Transit and Path!

Go to: www.metrophotoop.com for more information

Contact [email protected] for class dates and times

02/11/2019

11/18/2018

This holiday season, give the gift of creativity and artistry to your loved one! We are offering $80 gift certificates, good for a four hour on-site photography class in an amazing New York City neighborhood of your choice. We specialize in teen classes but offer experiences for all ages. If interested DM us or email: [email protected]. We will be sure to respond quickly and set you up with a gift certificate for a one of a kind learning adventure.