Join author and longtime New York Times editor Mark Bulik and Untapped New York Irish history tour guide Ashley Cathaláin for a thrilling virtual discussion!
Capture striking photographs of the gorgeous grounds and statuary of The Green-Wood Cemetery with the expert guidance of photographer Bethany Jacobson!
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Learn how to compose the perfect shot of Brooklyn's historic garden cemetery from a professional photographer and video artist
See the beauty of ornate Victorian statuary and monuments
Photograph Spring blooms, including the bright Cherry blossoms, Magnolias, and Azaleas at this level III Arboretum
Discover Battle Hill’s vistas of the Hudson River, where George Washington fought the Battle of Brooklyn
All Photographs Courtesy of Bethany Jacobson
About this Tour:
Join Brooklyn photographer Bethany Eden Jacobson for a two-hour photo walk through The Green-Wood Cemetery and capture unforgettable photographic memories. Spring is the perfect time to explore the cemetery’s majestic trees, vibrant cherry blossoms, and stunning magnolias. Bring your camera or smartphone and learn how to refine your photographic skills to create striking images of this iconic rural cemetery, founded in 1838.
As a Level III Arboretum, The Green-Wood Cemetery spans 478 acres and boasts 8,600 trees—one of the most diverse tree collections in the Northeast. Jacobson’s recently published photography book, Ode To A Cemetery, captures the essence of this lush, historic landscape.
This tour blends The Green-Wood Cemetery's rich history with an appreciation for its natural beauty, revealing the cemetery’s grandeur through your lens. Whether you use a professional camera or just your phone, this walk will help you see and photograph Green-Wood’s magnificence like never before!
About Your Guide:
Bethany Eden Jacobson is a photographer and filmmaker. A native New Yorker, she studied art from an early age. In the 1980s, she worked as a photojournalist, photographing such seminal figures as Wim Wenders, David Wojnarowicz, Iggy Pop, and Chantal Akerman for a variety of publications. She went on to study film and worked in the film business for many years. She has written and directed award-winning films which have been screened internationally. In the past five years, she returned to her passion for photography. Most recently, her focus has been on exploring alternative processes. Her work has been in group and solo exhibitions including: The Third Barcelona Foto Biennale in 2022; Gallery Onetwentyeight, New York City, in 2022; and E.V. Gallery, New York City, in 2023. Her recent work was in a two-person exhibit “Legendary Brooklyn - Two Perspectives” at Gallery Onetwentyeight, NYC this past fall. Her website is: https://www.bethanyjacobson.com/
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