Challenge your creativity with a private photo workshop at the dilapidated Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Once home to patients and turn-of-the-century medical practices, this building served the mentally insane beginning in 1862. The building, mostly left in ruins, leaves a paradise for photographers to explore patterns, textures, windows and all the things left behind that visually depict an era gone by. Join us for this intense 3-day workshop with private access and alternative processing. Photographing outside of your element is the best way to challenge your creativity and become a better photographer with the subjects you love best. I have always said if you have become satisfied with your work, it’s time to shake things up a little and try something new. We will have model stations set up for photography so that you can rotate between sets. If you prefer to photograph only buildings, that is completely fine. Trans Allegheny has multiple buildings and there is plenty of room to spread out.
23 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2025 | 7:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$2800
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, South River Avenue, Weston, WV, USA
All Skill Levels
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Sat, Nov 22
– Meet & Greet 7:00pm
DAY 2: Sun, Nov 23
– Breakfast
– 9:00am Photographing Models Class
– 11:00am -5:00pm Asylum Photo Session with lunch on location
DAY 3: Mon, Nov 24
– Breakfast
– Sunrise at the Asylum
– Full Day Asylum Photo Session
– Lunch break
– Sunset Photo Session Asylum
DAY 4: Tue, Nov 25
– Breakfast
– Sunrise at the Asylum
– Full Day Asylum Photo Session
– Lunch break
– Workshop Concludes at approx 5pm
Dec 10: PROCESSING CLASS
– 7:00pm EST Live Zoom processing class