Here is a gallery of my favorite images from a photography workshop with Olympus Visionaries Jamie MacDonald & Mike Beoning in Philidelphia on July 15, 16, 17, 2016.
Explored the Eastern States Penitentiary, downtown, the Navy Yard and a skate park.
Enjoy! xo ~mc
July 19th, 2016
Korea Town
The Flower District
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Weeks 22 - 25
Watch full screen on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WRRA6GpeGA
Weeks 19 - 21
Watch full screen on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WRRA6GpeGA
Weeks 14 - 18
Watch full screen on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrDqp8ReeJQ
Weeks 8 - 13
Watch full screen on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7CwblYzFH4
Weeks 1 - 7
Watch full screen on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRNsxZQN4_o
I've started grouping images together according to common themes.
Isn't it Ironic
T-Shirts of New York
Interesting Things...
People Leaving Drinks
Night
Construction Workers
Street (no people)
Election 2016
Dogs
Street Art
The pandemic put a halt on my hosting street photography workshops. Now that we're past that, if you are interested in planning a street photography workshop with me in New York City (or another city), drop me an email. Info on my Contact page.
We're sorry but this workshop is sold out!
September 29 & 30th, 2018
2 Day Street Photography Workshop in New York City!
Hosts: Megan Crandlemire & Mike Boening
When: 7am Saturday, September 29 - 2pm Sunday, September 30
Where: Manhattan & Brooklyn, New York City
Number of Particpants: 4 (an exceptional & intimate workshop opportunity!)
Fee: $695/person
View PDF for Workshop: 
Megan Crandlemire, 52 Magic Monday’s creator, and Mike Boening, Olympus Visionary are excited to announce their 2 day Street Photography Workshop in New York City.
We chose to keep this workshop very unique and personal by opening it up to only 4 participants. You will receive plenty of one-on-one instruction and support from Megan and Mike. We will be able to navigate and move around the city much more effectively as a small group which will, in turn, let you capture more of what makes New York City a spectacular street shooting environment!
The home base area of the workshop will be the Flat Iron District / Madison Square Park.
You can expect to walk 10-12 miles over the two day period, moving at a steady pace. Being a small and nimble group will help us achieve this pace to capture more of the city.
You will leave the workshop with:
- hundreds of amazing photographs
- your own, personal “new view” of the streets of New York
- a refreshed & confident approach to street and architecture/city photography, day and night
- inspiration as you explore what street photography means to you and discover what really lights you up
- the camaraderie of new friends in photography and life
As always, workshops provide so much more than just how to capture images. They provide you time to devote solely to your passion. When this is accomplished you realize the potential of your creativity! Our supportive group environment will further magnify your originality.
Another special feature of the workshop is our two online gatherings taking place before and after the workshop! See details below.
Pre Workshop Online Meet & Greet:
Saturday, Sept. 29, Itinerary:
Sunday, Sept. 30, Itinerary:
Post Workshop Online Review:
This online event is one of the most important pieces of the workshop, as it will give you the chance to show us what you saw compared to others. We are always amazed at the different ways we see things even though we are all looking at the same area. We will kick back in this session and really discuss your selected 7 images with everyone on the video call. It’s a no judgment zone and you will find this to be the best way to keep that workshop magic going after we have left New York. Session will be recorded.
What's Included:
- Pre Workshop Online Meet & Greet
- Two days of fabulous shooting and exploring in New York City!
- Post Workshop Online Group Discussion & Review
What's Not Included:
Hotel, meals, subway and transportation fees are not included in the workshop fee. Mike & Megan will provide suggestions for hotels, but you are free to stay anywhere in NYC. We will be starting at 7am both days near the Flat Iron / Madison Square Park so please book your accommodations accordingly. We suggest you stay over Friday night before the workshop begins.
If you have diet restrictions, please plan accordingly. We will have suggestions however choice of restaurants during the workshop is up to you.
How to Sign Up!
There are only 4 slots available. Please see our FAQ below for questions about payment, what to bring, etc. Please email Megan at megancrandlemire@gmail.com with any questions.
In order to run this workshop, we need 4 people signed up and fully paid by September 1, 2018. We reserve the right to cancel the workshop because of an inadequate number of participants. In the event that the workshop is canceled, you will receive a full refund of the cost of the workshop.
We can't wait to see you September 29 & 30th in New York!!
~ Megan & Mike
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Frequent Asked Questions
Where should I stay?
Hotel and meals are not included in the workshop fee.
Mike & Megan are staying at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 100 Greenwich Street (World Trade Center area). You are not required to stay at this hotel; however, it will be “home base” for the workshop.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (Downtown/World Trade Center)
100 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10006
www.marriott.com
If you have diet restrictions, please plan accordingly. We will have suggestions however choice of restaurants and food during the workshop is up to you.
Mike & Megan are staying at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 100 Greenwich Street (World Trade Center area). You are not required to stay at this hotel; however, it will be “home base” for the workshop.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (Downtown/World Trade Center)
100 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10006
www.marriott.com
If you have diet restrictions, please plan accordingly. We will have suggestions however choice of restaurants and food during the workshop is up to you.
What equipment should I bring?
While photography equipment is a very personal choice, Megan & Mike suggest you bring:
One or two camera bodies
One to 3 lenses
3 to 4 fully charged batteries & your charger
Comfortable bag to carry extra lenses, camera, snacks and water
Very comfortable shoes!
Tripod for night shooting
Your sense of humor and eagerness to explore with friends!
Lens Recommendations:
Lens ideal for street photography (such as the Olympus 17mm or 12-40mm)
Zoom lens (such as the Olympus 12-40mm, 12-100mm or 40-150mm)
Wide angle lens for landscape / night / Live Composite photography (such as the Olympus 7-14mm, or 8mm fisheye)
Watch the Weather Report
Watch the weather to get a sense of the clothing you will need. Dressing in layers always works well in the city. It can get cool at night.
One or two camera bodies
One to 3 lenses
3 to 4 fully charged batteries & your charger
Comfortable bag to carry extra lenses, camera, snacks and water
Very comfortable shoes!
Tripod for night shooting
Your sense of humor and eagerness to explore with friends!
Lens Recommendations:
Lens ideal for street photography (such as the Olympus 17mm or 12-40mm)
Zoom lens (such as the Olympus 12-40mm, 12-100mm or 40-150mm)
Wide angle lens for landscape / night / Live Composite photography (such as the Olympus 7-14mm, or 8mm fisheye)
Watch the Weather Report
Watch the weather to get a sense of the clothing you will need. Dressing in layers always works well in the city. It can get cool at night.
How much money should I budget for meals?
We don't plan to have any "fancy" meals during the workshop. Plan for around $20 for breakfast, $15-$30 for lunch and dinner. We will likely stop for pizza or Chinese for lunch on Saturday since we will be in the Chinatown / Little Italy area. Set aside additional money for alcoholic beverages should you choose to have something.
How much money should I budget for the subway & ferry?
Subway and Uber fees are included in the workshop.
What if it rains?
The workshop is happening rain or shine.
We have a number of ideas if it's absolutely pouring rain during the weekend. Some ideas include visiting Grand Central, the Chrysler Building, 5th Avenue Library, Oculus, Strand Bookstore and Chelsea Market. During Megan's 52 Magic Mondays, she had her share of rainy days and was always able to have a great day. No worries, we have plenty of rainy day ideas!
We have a number of ideas if it's absolutely pouring rain during the weekend. Some ideas include visiting Grand Central, the Chrysler Building, 5th Avenue Library, Oculus, Strand Bookstore and Chelsea Market. During Megan's 52 Magic Mondays, she had her share of rainy days and was always able to have a great day. No worries, we have plenty of rainy day ideas!
Payment, cancellation, and refunds
To reserve a spot for the photo workshop full payment is required upon registration.
If you are unable or you choose to no longer attend the photo workshop, the following refund schedule will apply:
120 or more days prior to the beginning of the workshop: 100% refund less a $95 administrative fee.
Less than 120 days prior to the workshop: no refund unless you find someone to take your spot. The administration fee of $95 applies to all cancelations or transfer of registration.
Cancelation notification is accepted by email.
Leaving a workshop in progress, for any reason, will not result in a refund.
We reserve the right to cancel a workshop because of an inadequate number of participants making the workshop economically infeasible to operate. In the event that a workshop is canceled prior to departure, you will receive a full refund of the cost of the workshop.
If you are unable or you choose to no longer attend the photo workshop, the following refund schedule will apply:
120 or more days prior to the beginning of the workshop: 100% refund less a $95 administrative fee.
Less than 120 days prior to the workshop: no refund unless you find someone to take your spot. The administration fee of $95 applies to all cancelations or transfer of registration.
Cancelation notification is accepted by email.
Leaving a workshop in progress, for any reason, will not result in a refund.
We reserve the right to cancel a workshop because of an inadequate number of participants making the workshop economically infeasible to operate. In the event that a workshop is canceled prior to departure, you will receive a full refund of the cost of the workshop.
Can someone else attend in my place?
Yes.
Please let us know if you are unable to attend as soon as possible. If you send someone in your place, we will need to confirm that the person understands there will be 10-12 miles of walking.
Please let us know if you are unable to attend as soon as possible. If you send someone in your place, we will need to confirm that the person understands there will be 10-12 miles of walking.
What happens if I have an emergency during the workshop?
We will collect emergency contact information from you before the workshop begins. The city is full of amazing resources should something urgent come up.
We are not liable should you experience an injury and the workshop will continue should you need to leave for medical reason. Of course we will assist you in getting the help you need. Please bring necessary identification and medical insurance cards with you.
We are not liable should you experience an injury and the workshop will continue should you need to leave for medical reason. Of course we will assist you in getting the help you need. Please bring necessary identification and medical insurance cards with you.
What if I need to leave early?
There are no refunds, or partial refunds, should you need to leave early. We are happy to assist you in making travel arrangements should something unforeseen come up during the workshop requiring you to leave.
Who do I contact with questions?
Please contact Megan at:
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Cell: 203-828-8898
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Your Hosts
About Megan Crandlemire
I became passionate about photography in 2014 when I switched to Olympus gear. My obsession morphed into a 52 week street photography project in New York City I called "52 Magic Mondays". I traveled every Monday for 52 Mondays in a row to photograph the streets of New York City in 2016. The project became like a walking meditation with camera in hand. I blogged weekly and shared over 3,000 images.It was both a creative endeavor and spiritual journey that changed my life in so many positive ways. Street photography puts me "in the zone" and I often reflect on my images afterwards, letting them show me something I didn't know about myself. I explored all 5 boroughs of New York City during the project and can navigate the city like a native.
My work has won several photography awards. In 2017, I was recognized as an Olympus Superfan, catching the attention of Olympus for my 52 Magic Mondays project. I continue to blog and am publishing my first book in 2019 about my Magic Mondays journey. I give presentations about street photography at organizations and camera clubs. You can view my New York City street photography images on this website. www.52MagicMondays.com In addition to speaking and conducting workshops, I offer event photography and portrait sessions at my studio in Connecticut and on location in CT and New York City.
I love the camaraderie of sharing this passion with others!
My work has won several photography awards. In 2017, I was recognized as an Olympus Superfan, catching the attention of Olympus for my 52 Magic Mondays project. I continue to blog and am publishing my first book in 2019 about my Magic Mondays journey. I give presentations about street photography at organizations and camera clubs. You can view my New York City street photography images on this website. www.52MagicMondays.com In addition to speaking and conducting workshops, I offer event photography and portrait sessions at my studio in Connecticut and on location in CT and New York City.
I love the camaraderie of sharing this passion with others!
Links for Megan:
www.52MagicMondays.com
www.MeganCrandlemire.com
Instagram: @megancrandlemirephotography
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/people/megancrandlemirephotography/
Fine Art America: https://fineartamerica.com/artists/megan+crandlemire
About Mike Boening
Mike commonly finds his inspiration on the streets of his hometown, Detroit, Michigan as well as any city he may travel too. A travel junkie, Mike specializes in street and urban photography. Mike works to document life in daily situations making the most of what others might consider mundane. He also works to create captivating images depicting urban environments at night with the Olympus Live Composite feature. He is considered highly skilled in this area and loves to instruct on its many uses.
Mike’s passion for street photography can be traced back to his interest in becoming a photo journalist while in college. As life would have it, career aspirations moved in other directions, but the love of observing the streets and how people interact is still central to Mike’s photography.
Over the years, Mike has worked with the Detroit Metro Convention Bureau covering events and shot billboards for the Pure Michigan Campaign. He writes for many gear blogs and has been featured on the podcasts Street Focus from T.W.I.P. and Out Of Chicago. He shares his love of street photography by instructing and leading groups on urban photography in the Detroit area and major cities like Philadelphia, Atlanta, San Francisco, Chicago and Toronto.
When Mike isn’t behind a camera, he’s in front of the camera serving as cohost of the biweekly video podcast, “Mirrorless Minutes” along with fellow Visionary, Jamie MacDonald.
Mike is passionate about what can be accomplished with the Olympus Micro Four Thirds systems and considers the Olympus PEN-F the finest camera made for today’s street photographers.
Links for Mike
www.mikeboening.com
Twitter: @memoriesbymike
Instagram: @mikeboening
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/memoriesbymike/
Olympus Visionary: http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/visionaries/mike_boening
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December 13, 2016
Airport: Sikorsky Memorial, Stratford
Pilot: JP (forever grateful to him)
Camera: Olympus OM-D E-M1 with m.Zuiko 12-40mm PRO
I flew in a helicopter over the Metro North railroad tracks I traveled into NYC for 52 Magic Monday. So that happened. xoxo
Onward.
Cracking the Egg - Albany's Underground World
Visited Albany, NY twice in July 2021. There's as much above the surface as below...
Rochester NY Lighthouses in the Winter
The lighthouses at Ontario Beach Park and Sodus Point on a blustery January day.
"Ghost" shooter at the lighthouse
I photographed a man with no hat or gloves as he walked to the end of the pier on this frigid day. I'm not sure if he was "real" or not. Click for the visual story.
Providence Riverfront Area
Explored the riverfront area of downtown Providence on a hot Sunday in June.
Downtown Providence, RI
Explored the artsy section of downtown Providence, RI in late June.
NYC - Scouting My Workshop
Great day of shooting! I spent a day in NYC scouting for my September 2018 workshop. East Village, Chinatown and Washington Square Park.
PizzaCo - Stratford, CT
A unique restaurant in Connecticut that used to be a Texaco gas station. Amazing decor and the food was terrific.
Views From a Helicopter
Some amazing views of the Connecticut shoreline shot from a helicopter. I travel between New Haven and Bridgeport.
And so we meet...
Welcome! I'm Megan Crandlemire and amongst other things, I'm a photographer, writer, and speaker. A few years ago, I ventured out on a year-long photography project called 52 Magic Mondays that changed the direction of my life. I'm currently working on a book about that project. I sometimes post city and street photography images in my 52 Magic Metros (not been so great about keeping that up to date). I share my interactions with the Universe in 52 Magic Musings.
Onward.
52 Magic Mondays
An original 52 week street photography project. I traveled into NYC every Monday for 52 Mondays in a row to practice the art of street photography. I share photos and commentary about this life changing journey.
52 Magic Musings
Synchronicity stories and thoughts that remind us that the Universe has a great sense of humor and is orchestrating magic behind the scenes constantly.
52 Magic Metros
Continuing the journey, I share street and landscape photos from various cities and towns I visit.
Workshops & Consulting
I host individual and small group street photography workshops! See my Workshops page for examples of past workshops.
I'm also available for one-on-one phone consultations and portfolio reviews.
Speaking Engagements
I give visual presentations about 52 Magic Mondays, the ins and outs of street photography, and the power of personal projects. I'm available locally or can travel to you anywhere in the country. I'm getting back into giving presentations now that the pandemic debacle is past us.
Past Engagements...
February 6, 2019, Oxford, CT
March 11, 2019, Hamden, CT
May 30, 2019, Trumbull, CT
Past Engagements...
February 6, 2019, Oxford, CT
March 11, 2019, Hamden, CT
May 30, 2019, Trumbull, CT
Headshot Photography
In the Rochester, NY area and you need a new headshot? Drop me an email.
52 Magic Mondays
An original 52 week street photography project. I traveled into NYC every Monday for 52 Mondays in a row to practice the art of street photography. I share photos and commentary about this life changing journey.
52 Magic Musings
Synchronicity stories and thoughts that remind us that the Universe has a great sense of humor and is orchestrating magic behind the scenes constantly.
52 Magic Metros
Continuing the journey, I share street and landscape photos from various cities and towns I visit.
Workshops & Consulting
I host individual and small group street photography workshops! See my Workshops page for examples of past workshops.
I'm also available for one-on-one phone consultations and portfolio reviews.
Speaking Engagements
I give visual presentations about 52 Magic Mondays, the ins and outs of street photography, and the power of personal projects. I'm available locally or can travel to you anywhere in the country. I'm getting back into giving presentations now that the pandemic debacle is past us.
Past Engagements...
February 6, 2019, Oxford, CT
March 11, 2019, Hamden, CT
May 30, 2019, Trumbull, CT
Past Engagements...
February 6, 2019, Oxford, CT
March 11, 2019, Hamden, CT
May 30, 2019, Trumbull, CT
Headshot Photography
In the Rochester, NY area and you need a new headshot? Drop me an email.
And so we meet...
Welcome! I'm Megan Crandlemire and amongst other things, I'm a photographer, writer, and speaker. A few years ago, I ventured out on a year-long photography project called 52 Magic Mondays that changed the direction of my life. I'm currently working on a book about that project. I sometimes post city and street photography images in my 52 Magic Metros (not been so great about keeping that up to date). I share my interactions with the Universe in 52 Magic Musings.
Onward.
Past New York City Photography Workshops
(thanks, pandemic, for putting a monkey wrench in that endeavor!)
I like to play in my home studio with macro photography. Macro is done with a special lens that can focus on a subject at a close distance. I use my m.Zuiko 60mm macro lens from Olympus.
These are some of my favorites. If you see anything you like and would like to order a print, phone case, pillow, etc, visit my new SHOP page!
Visit my shop on Fine Art America to purchase, framed prints, unframed prints, greeting cards, tote bags and more.
Honored to receive Best Photojournalism for my image, “Her Fifth Avenue”! TOPS in Connecticut is a bi-annual competition run by the Connecticut Association of Photographers. Of the 734 images entered, 101 were accepted into the show including 13 award winning images. I had 4 images accepted which was also quite the honor!
My image was from Week 4 of 52 Magic Mondays. A very special image as it was one of a handful of pivotal moments I had on the streets of NYC that year.
http://capinct.blogspot.com/2018/11/results-of-tops-in-connecticut-2018.html