May 6th – 7th • Hunt’s Photo

Coming up fast is the 15th annual spring sales event at Hunt’s Photo. But it’s not only the discounts and specials that make our show one of the highlights of our year. Representatives from dozens of the best names in photographic equipment come to our store with the latest gear and to answer any questions you may have. A break from the action is usually needed with all the excitement buzzing around the store – we’re offering free seminars May 6th and 7th in our Melrose store, featuring an eclectic mix of guest speakers and Hunt’s Photo educators to further help educate, innovate, and inspire.

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Seminars

Friday, May 6th • Melrose Store

Lighting Basics Made Simple

10am – 11am

Presented by Hunt’s Education.

In this seminar, Hunt’s lighting specialist Scott Levine will introduce basic concepts of lighting. Scott will discuss the different types of light and what lighting solutions are best in different situations, along with tips on how to control those lights with easy to use modifiers, such as softboxes, grids and barndoors. Sponsored by Lastolite.

Nikon Tips & Tricks

11am – 12pm

Presented by Nikon.

This will appeal to ALL levels of DSLR users and Alex will show you some of the cool tips and tricks buried in the menus of your DSLR. A “must attend” for all who wish to get the most out of their camera.

Choosing the Right Lenses with Sigma

12pm – 1pm

Presented by Sigma.

Join Sigma Tech Rep Marc Farb for an informative Digital 101, Sigma style. Learn about our lineup of lenses and how to control shooting better images in all situations. Get a better understanding of Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Bokeh, ISO. Learn how focal length/field of view and composition can impact an image and turn it from a snap shot to professional looking image. Take advantage of Marc’s knowledge and select the right lens(es) for your shooting needs and also get the real story on how to get the best use out of a tele-converter and what lenses they actually add benefit to.

Better Audio: Shotguns and Boom Poles

1pm – 2pm

Presented by Rode.

Sound is a quintessential part of filmmaking. Join Rode Microphone’s Sean Herrera where he will demo how to properly use a boom pole with a DSLR and/or an audio recorder. In this seminar, he will cover:
· What microphones work with a boom pole?
· What are boom poles used for?
· What is a shock mount and which one works best for me?
· What is a deadcat and when to use it.
· How do I go directly into my DSLR/Camcorder?
· How can I go directly go into a DSLR and audio recorder at the same time?

Travel Photography

2pm – 3pm

Presented by Olympus.

Do you love to travel and are thinking of not lugging your big and heavy DSLR kit on that trip of a lifetime? Then join Andy Bausk from Olympus for this class on traveling with the small, yet powerful, Olympus OM-D/PEN interchangeable lens cameras. This presentation style class will help you assemble an optimum travel kit and provide best practice suggestions for many popular types of travel picture situations. The class will also cover: Choosing between zoom lenses and prime lenses, deciding what to bring, and to flash or not to flash.

Photographing Fireworks

3pm – 4pm

Presented by Hunt’s Education.

It’s almost that time of year again… Summer! The days are longer with beautiful sunsets and the clear night sky. In many locations those skies are filled with firework displays. So how do you capture those colorful streaks and explosions of light? Come to this seminar and learn the various techniques, settings and useful equipment to use, along with how to prepare yourself for the experience. Join us! It’s not difficult to do and we will give you useful tips and explain the basics.

Small Worlds Make Big Pictures

4pm – 5pm

Presented by Tamron.

Join Ken Hubbard as he presents this informative and fun seminar about the world of Macro Photography. He will teach you how to peer into this small world and create amazing images from it. If you have any interest in the tiny worlds around you and are curious how to capture them, this is the class for you. Topics Ken will be discussing include: What equipment you need, Composition, Lighting, Post Production …and much more.

Better Digital Printing

5pm – 6pm

Presented by Hunt’s Education.

The ultimate way to determine the quality and strength of your photography is through printing. But how can we determine our faults as photographers and how can we create better printed images? Join Hunt’s Education Coordinator Paul Nelson as he discusses a few quick tips that will help improve your printing. This seminar is suitable for anyone that is interested in digital printing.

Inspiring Images From Around The World

A multifaceted journey through many “Bucket List” locations

6pm – 7pm

Presented by Panasonic.

Join Shiv Verma for a journey to all those places you want to see. This program is full of awe-inspiring images from Iceland, Africa, India to name a few. The show features video, time-lapse and more. Interspersed with tips and techniques to help you reach the next level in image capture.

Seminars

Saturday, May 7th • Melrose Store

Keeping Portraits Simple

10am – 11am

Presented by Hunt’s Education.

Join Hunt’s lighting specialist Scott Levine as he discusses how to effectively shoot a dynamic portrait with just one on-camera flash. By using basic tools and technique, you can achieve beautiful, visually impactful photographs. Scott employs a “keep it simple” technique that will benefit the practical photographer.

Inspiring Images From Around The World

A multifaceted journey through many “Bucket List” locations

11am-12pm

Presented by Panasonic.

Nature Photography From Your Backyard to the Grand Canyon

12pm – 1pm

Presented by Tamron.

Whether you are standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon or just trying to capture the small world of colorful flowers in your garden, here is the chance to get some helpful hints on how to best capture those subjects and many more. Join photographer Ken Hubbard when he will discuss how to see and manipulate light, creating the right exposures, composition, close-up and macro photography, and the most important part: what lens to use and why! So, stop wondering, “Why don’t my images come out the way I want?” This seminar will show you how to make the most of your photography.

Getting Better Audio with Lavaliers

1pm – 2pm

Presented by Rode.

Sound is a quintessential part of filmmaking. Join Rode Microphone’s Sean Herrera as he demos how to properly use a lavalier system, which Rode system is right for you and how to use them. He will cover:
· What is a lavalier?
· Is a wired system better?
· Why go wireless?
· How to hide a lavalier.
· How to get rid of wind noise on a lav.
· PinMic or LavMic. What’s the difference?

Wireless Control of Your Nikon

2pm – 3pm

Presented by Nikon.

Come and Learn about Nikon’s Snapbridge Technology. Join Nikon Tech Rep David Snyder as he shows you how to easily move your images from Nikon Cameras (both DSLR’s and Coolpix’s) onto your cell phone. This technology also makes for the ultimate Remote Control device (you see what the camera sees, on your Phone).

Shooting in a New Way

3pm – 4pm

Presented by Lensbaby.

Want to add something special to your images and see the world around you in a whole new way? The Lensbaby Velvet 56 classic portrait & macro lens gives you film-like, organic qualities and a velvety smooth finish from the big picture to the smallest details. Bring your camera, borrow ANY Lensbaby lens, and find out how you can see in a whole new way.

Getting Better Images in Sports Photography

4pm – 5pm

Presented by Sigma.

Join Sigma tech rep Marc Farb and learn some of the techniques to getting better images for fast action sports. Marc will also discuss differentiating lens selection choices to making more impactful images.

Challenges and Rewards of the Amazon

Discussion and Image Review with Don Toothaker

5pm – 6pm

Presented by Hunt’s Education.

The Amazon Basin is beyond vast. It stretches, rolls and undulates through thousands of miles of rainforest. The rivers and jungles are ripe with life presented in an endless array of colors, textures and sizes. It is breathtaking to witness, for in doing so, your senses are overloaded in every way. Join Hunt’s staff photographer Don Toothaker as he discusses his initial trip to the Amazon, one of the most challenging photographic experiences.