Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Photo Trek
Located in Strasburg, near Lancaster, PA, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania houses one of the most significant collections of historic railroad artifacts in the world. Devoted to preserving and interpreting the broad impact of railroad development on society, the Museum displays over 100 locomotives and cars from the mid-19th and 20th centuries, including the priceless Pennsylvania Railroad Historical Collection.
This is a fantastic place to explore and shoot images with wonderful historic settings as backdrops to the amazing collection of trains. From wide angle to telephoto and macro images, the creative possibilities are endless! This is an especially great place to practice HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography.
We will have a pre-trek class via Zoom to get ready for the trek. During the class and throughout the event, instruction will be given on composition, how to best expose for the variations in light and color balance, lens choices and more. There will also be tons of tips given on how to approach your subjects to compose your images with depth and creativity. Join us for a fun morning of photography that is designed for beginners and those more advanced.
In addition, participants will have the opportunity to photograph the Strasburg RR cars decorated for the holidays, and potentially photograph them in action!
Admission to the museum is included in the cost of the trek!
Also included in the cost is a post trek image review via Zoom, and membership in our private Facebook group, where you can continue the learning while becoming part of a great group of photographers!
More details will be sent via email a few weeks prior to the even.
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Updated Terms & Conditions – Valerie A Hoffman Photography (March 2023)
As we live in our new ‘normal’, the following updated policies are being put in place to protect the health and wellbeing of all workshop attendees, as well as those who we will come in contact with during events.
That being said, here is what you need to know and comply with:
- Anyone who is sick with COVID like symptoms or has a fever over 100 degrees must not attend the event. Amount paid may be put towards a future workshop, or can be refunded in full if notice is given in advance. Suggest checking your temperature BEFORE leaving home. By registering for an event, you also agree to a touchless temperature check at the initial gathering for any workshop or trek.
- Face Masks are optional unless otherwise specified.
Cancellation Policy:
Two (2) weeks notice is required to receive a full refund. 75% refund of the Trek fee with only one (1) week notice. NO refund will be given if less than one (1) week notice is given for cancellation. Must call to cancel. We reserve the right to cancel the Trek at our discretion. Minimum number of participants is necessary to run event.