The Old Town Farmers’ Market held in front of city hall is the oldest farmers’ market held continuously at one site in the country. The market as well as the block around City Hall offers lots of photographic opportunities for the street and urban photographer. Vendors will be tending to their stalls, shoppers will be scrutinizing the wares, and others will be out for a stroll making this area a fun and target rich environment. There’s even more to see as you walk down King Street to the waterfront.
We’ll meet at the South East corner of the market (intersection of King St. and N.Fairfax St.) for our usual meet and greet. We’ll explore the area around the market for a bit and then take a break at a nearby restaurant, la Madeleine (one block to the West). Once rested, you’ll have a choice between venturing down to the waterfront or staying around the market. Feel free to join the trek or stay as long as you like.
Our club had a wonderful time when we last attended the market back in September 2019.
https://nvps.smugmug.com/NVPSGallery/Field-Trips/2019-2020-Field-Trips/Old-Town-Alexandria-Sep-2019
Where:
301 King St.,
Alexandria, VA
Free underground parking is available at the Market Square Garage until 12:30pm. Access the garage at 108 N. Fairfax St. between Cameron and King St.
Additional parking options are outlined on the Alexandria City website. (https://www.alexandriava.gov/sites/default/files/2022-08/OldTownParkingMap2022Update.pdf)
When:
Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 8a.m. – 11a.m.
(Rain date / no market: Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 8a.m. – 11a.m.)
Equipment:
- Most subjects won’t be that far away. Lenses around 24-70mm will provide excellent results.
- Consider bringing a longer lens in the range of 70-200mm if you want more candid shots from a distance
- Don’t forget your polarizer
- Tripods may be helpful as a creative tool but are not necessary
- Wear comfortable shoes
We hope you can join us!
Rena Schild and Steven Glintz
Field Trip Coordinators 2024-2025