Photography Youth Tour

Photography Tour in Rochester, New York

Suggested Itinerary - Youth Group Tour

Long known as the birthplace of popular photography, Rochester is home of the superb George Eastman House International Museum of Photography & Film.  We offer an array of tour stops to steep visitors in galleries, demonstrations, and shopping focused on image making.  Add our picture perfect scenery and our clients will discover Rochester is one Kodak Moment after another

Day 1

On route to Rochester visit Genesee Country Village & Museum for a photo opportunity of 19^th Century Village in the Picturesque Genesee Valley.

Afternoon Arrival at the your hotel

Welcome Reception

Dinner choice of:

*Sticky Lips

* Food Court at Greece Ridge Mall or Marketplace Mall        

Day 2

Buffet Breakfast at Hotel or "Breakfast with the Animals" at Seneca Park Zoo

Orientation @ High Falls Visitors Center

Guided City Tour

Lunch on own - Wegman's. One of a kind shopping experience.  America's most unique food chain.

Tour of George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film

• Experience to behind the scenes with all archives open
• Camera technology archives
• Artifacts in study center gear toward interest
• World class photo exhibit
• Tour of Mansion & Gardens

Shopping at "Lumiere" a photographer's shopper's paradise.  Lumiere is a premier supplied of archival photographic & framing supplies.  Business started over 30 years ago by RIT grad that decided to promote fine arts photography.  Began his business out of the back of his Volkswagen.  Students can visit the digital lab featuring Epson 9800 printers or partake in a custom mat framing demo.

R & R

Historical dinner/theatre at Rochester Museum & Science Center

Twilight Photo opportunity @ Charlotte Beach Pier on Lake Ontario.  Finally, treat yourself to Abbott's "famous" Frozen Custard (on own)

Day 3

Breakfast at Hotel

Genesee Center for the Arts and Education (GCAE) Community Dark Room.  Located in former Firehouse this Grass Roots center for arts and education is for people who are serious about their art.  First class equipment is available for work projects.

Students can choose from:

• Demos & tour
• Professional Lighting Studio
• Digital Studio
• Dark Room
• Gallery

Depart for Home

This tour offers a suggested itinerary for photography enthusiasts. Other attractions of interest to the youth market can be easily inserted. All youth tours can be curriculum based. Contact Paula Savage at 1-800-677-7282.