N.J. Shutterbugs Needed For World Record 'Photowalk' Attempt At Liberty State Park

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Grab your cameras and set out to make history on June 11 when Unique Photo celebrates its 70th anniversary with a photowalk at Liberty State Park in Jersey City.

The family-owned and operated retail camera store is inviting photographers "of all skill levels" to help set a world record for the largest single photowalk event as they explore this location that USA Today named among “the 20 stunning state parks across the USA.”

The event will take place on June 11 from 6 to 8 p.m., rain or shine, with day of registration beginning at 5 p.m. Pre-registration is $10 and day of registration is $15.

According to Unique Photo:

"Set on 1,212 acres and bordered by water on three sides, Liberty State Park provides waterfront views of the Manhattan skyline, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty as well as “Empty Sky,” New Jersey’s official 9/11 Memorial; “Liberation,” a 15-foot bronze Holocaust memorial; and the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey. The walk is set during the golden hour when the sun reflects off Manhattan. Maps will be provided, and a Unique Photo instructor will lead a tour at 6 p.m. Participants are encouraged to share their photographs on social media, using the hashtag #njphotowalk."

Unique Photo will provide bus transportation from its Fairfield location to the park on a first-come, first-serve basis.

According to a release, Unique Photo will donate half of the registration proceeds to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research to aid in the foundation’s efforts toward clinical testing and improving the research of symptoms and their treatment.

“Parkinson’s is a terrible, degenerative disease that my grandmother, who founded our company, suffered from in her later years,” said Alexander Sweetwood, president. “It is important for us to raise awareness and funds to help researchers find a cure for this disease that afflicts so many people.”

To learn more or to register for the photowalk, visit: https://www.uniquephoto.com/photowalk or call 973-377-2007.

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Photos: Unique Photo