Hunt's Photo Education

Hunt's Portrait Workshop- Natural Light Series- Decay- Ft. Warren, Boston
2019-07-27 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for our summer series of natural light portrait workshops, featuring Rural, Urban, & Decay. On these workshops, we will emphasize creating portraits using available light through subject placement and composition through the aid of diffusers and reflectors. We will also discuss Subject Development, Exposure, Black and White Photography, and more. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.
The emphasis of each workshop date will differ slightly.
For our “Decay” portrait workshop, we will be photographing with the background of Ft. Warren on George’s Island. Ft. Warren is an old Civil War fort in Boston Harbor. 200+ years of weathering give us a terrific background of stone decay, and make an excellent background for portraits. We will discuss more thoroughly the use of black & white photography, of excellent use in this environment.
In each of these environments, we will be looking for very different looks in our portraits. We will have 1 instructor and 1 model for every 3-4 attendees. Depending on your level of experience, we will assist in all levels, from basic camera settings to finding and utilizing good light to working with (posing/directing) models.
Each of these workshops will be a unique experience.
To sign up for Natural Light Portraits: Decay- Ft. Warren, Boston, on July 27th…

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.
If you are interested in learning a little more about your camera (or anything else photographic-related) prior to the walk, we would love to have you for a Custom 1-on-1 class.

Hunt's Photo Workshop: Action & Sports- Myopia Polo
2019-07-28 09:00 - 18:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for an action packed photography workshop! On this walk, we will be giving instruction and photographing the fast-paced sport of Polo at the Myopia Polo Grounds in South Hamilton!
We will begin at our classroom at Hunt’s Photo & Video in Melrose, Massachusetts where we will show images from previous years of photography at Myopia and discuss different techniques of photographing action, including how to compose and expose, choose your focus properly, and stop and pan action. After this, we will break for lunch (not included) and regroup at the Myopia Polo Grounds in South Hamilton (about a 35-minute drive from our store). Leading up to the match on the grounds, we will prep by going over the layout of the field and the day, and also photograph some of the lifestyle of the event, including the prominent and often posh tailgating! The match will last from about 3pm until about 5:30pm, with a traditional “fox hunt” as an intermission. (Don’t worry- no foxes will be harmed!) The action, detail, and energy is fantastic!
For this workshop, we will have both classroom AND hands-on instruction from Hunt’s Photo Educators.
For this event, we will have available Tamron long telephoto lenses for use with Nikon and Canon, as well as selected long-telephoto lenses for use with Olympus, Sony, Fuji, and Panasonic.
This event will be a unique experience! Join us to stop the action!

Hunt's Photo Walk: Piers Park, East Boston
2019-08-02 19:00 - 22:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a photo walk at Piers Park in East Boston. During the walk, we will discuss shooting in lower light with an emphasis on night photography. This will include assistance with exposure, composition, focusing, use of tripods, and a myriad of other settings and concepts!
Much of East Boston consists of dense residential neighborhoods, in part as a carryover from the area’s heavy influx of immigration at the turn of the previous century, and in part to its proximity to downtown Boston. Piers Park was developed in the mid-1990s as a contrast to this, offering beautiful landscaping, natural vegetation, and stunning views of downtown Boston. On this walk, we will photograph the grounds of Piers Park and the skyline during blue hour, sunset, and civil twilight. Photographers of all levels are welcome!

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.
If you are interested in learning a little more about your camera (or anything else photographic-related) prior to the walk, we would love to have you for a Custom 1-on-1 class.
Attendees should have:
Digital Camera and Lens
Memory Card
Tripod
Suggested Items Attendees should have:
Various lenses
Extra memory cards
Extra camera battery
Flashlight
Snacks
Water

Personal Vision Shootout: Redcoats & Rebels at Olde Sturbridge Village
2019-08-03 09:00 - 17:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a Personal Vision Shootout at Olde Sturbridge Village. This comprehensive walk is geared toward intermediate and advanced photographers. During the walk, we will “strengthen your photographic muscles” by challenging you to work outside of your comfort zone while also developing cohesion in the photographic work you produce.
Located an hour west of Boston, Sturbridge Village is a proud replication of an 18th century New England town. Sturbridge Village is a living history museum that features many authentic period buildings and homes to explore and enjoy. The village is also inhabited by re-enactors who provide colorful insight to life in New England during the 18th century. Sturbridge Village is a wonderful destination for a multitude of photographic opportunities as well as a glimpse into a bygone era.
Our emphasis for the weekend will be on the OSV event Redcoats and Rebels. For the weekend, Olde Sturbridge Village will be turned into a military camp from the Revolutionary Period. We will work to document the fine details of the uniforms, the camps, the personalities, and the stories of this period of history. This will a complex task, and as part of our Personal Vision Shootout, we will have a working assignment as part of our visit for the day. This will be a fun and challenging day with many unique photographic possibilities!
Please note: the cost of your ticket includes the cost of your admission to Olde Sturbridge Village.

Hunt's & Tamron Photo Walk: The Zakim Bridge
2019-08-08 18:30 - 22:30
Join Hunt’s Photo & Tamron lenses for a special photo walk that involves classroom & in-field instruction, as well as the ability to use some awesome lenses supplied by Tamron.
We will begin at 6:30pm at Hunt’s Photo in Melrose with Tamron photographer Jillian Bell as she will explain her techniques for capturing stunning images through the night and onto the first light of the morning. This lecture will take out some of the mystery of night photography by covering topics such as knowing your camera, proper exposure, and most importantly, equipment and lens needs. After the presentation, we will separately travel to put what you’ve learned to use by photographing at the Zakim Bridge in Cambridge.
This seminar and photo walk are sponsored by Tamron, who will also be providing lenses for Nikon, Canon, and Sony shooters. Take advantage of the savings and the lenses!
Tamron sales Rep Andrew Martin and Jillian will also be in our Melrose store from 1-5pm that day to answer any questions you may have about Tamron lenses.

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Horn Pond in the Evening
2019-08-09 18:00 - 21:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education as we explore Horn Pond’s 102-acre body of water along the Aberjona River in Woburn, Massachusetts. On this walk, we will emphasize landscape, wildlife, and macro photography, all in the evening light, as we encounter birds, flowers and more! We will work on creative imagery, utilizing the color of the season, but also discuss black & white photography and techniques such as panning & zooming to create a dramatic and fine art effect. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend!
Horn Pond is a wonderfully scenic area, offering many outdoor activities such as hiking and bike riding. These same trails are an excellent place to explore many types of photographic opportunities, emphasizing nature, landscape, and macro. On many of our walks, the quality of day can positively or negatively affect how our images turn out. On this walk, we will emphasize making the best out of any situation, whether cloudy, sunny or rainy (well, not too rainy). Bring your creative thoughts!
We recommend having both a standard zoom lens and telephoto zoom lens, preferably one that will go to 200mm or above.
Please note: There will be a good amount of walking on this Photo Walk. Nothing too treacherous, but make sure to wear comfortable shoes!

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.
Attendees should have:
Digital Camera and Lens
Memory Card
Tripod
Suggested Items Attendees should have:
Various Lenses
Neutral Density filters
Extra memory cards and camera battery
Snacks/Water

Capture to Print, ft. Roger Williams Park Zoo
2019-08-10 10:00 - 18:00
Capture-To-Print is an intermediate workshop that focuses not only on photography, but also editing and printing! Half photo workshop, half editing and printing, we will take you through the whole process–from Capture to Print— to demonstrate what is important in the field, how to effectively process photos, and why printing is a necessity.
We all want to take excellent quality photos of wild animals in their natural habitat, but those habitats are not always easily accessible. And when in that situation, do we have the ability to make those split second decisions on what to do with our camera? Zoos are an excellent opportunity to hone those skills with the real thing. Zoos also provide different challenges, including fencing, windows, and more. If we can overcome those challenges, the result can be stunning, especially in print form!
We will begin at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island for a morning of photographing the animals, specifically emphasizing how to set in the field for the best end result, including focus, exposure, and more. At 1pm, we will break from shooting and make our way back to the classroom at our Providence location. We will reconvene at 2pm. (Attendees are encouraged to get lunch in the meantime.)
We will then transition from photographing to editing, which will include discussion of certain techniques. Attendees are encouraged to bring their computers–laptops or all-in-ones are fine (iMacs are welcome)–in order to do their own editing. Attendees should have Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop on their computer or a comparable program. We will be available to help with the processing of images during this time. Shortly after 4pm, we will view these edits, critique, and discuss them with the rest of the class while also creating 13×19″ prints.
This will be a fun and challenging workshop that will walk you through the full process of creating a photograph. The process of printing is integral to developing one’s photographic vision.
Please note: Your ticket does not include the entrance cost to Roger Williams Park Zoo. Your ticket includes the cost of instruction at the zoo and at Hunt’s Photo Providence, as well as the print.

Approximate schedule for the day:
10am- Meet at Roger Williams Park Zoo and photograph the animals.
1pm- Break for travel and lunch
2pm- Reconvene at Hunt’s Photo, Providence. Begin editing.
4pm- Review, critique, and printing

If you are attending this workshop, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the workshop. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.
Attendees should have:
Digital Camera and Lens
Memory Card
Tripod/Monopod
Suggested Items Attendees should have:
Various other lenses
Extra memory cards
Extra camera battery
Snacks
Water

Hunt's Portrait Workshops: Natural Light Series- Urban- Beacon Hill
2019-08-17 13:00 - 20:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for our summer series of natural light portrait workshops, featuring Rural, Urban, & Decay. On these workshops, we will emphasize creating portraits using available light through subject placement and composition through the aid of diffusers and reflectors. We will also discuss Subject Development, Exposure, Black and White Photography, and more. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.
The emphasis of each workshop date will differ slightly.
For our “Urban” portrait workshop, we will be photographing in Boston on Beacon Hill, utilizing the colorful homes, greenery, and cobblestone streets as a backdrop. We will be able to mix the colonial and urban of Beacon Hill with the natural beauty of portraits.
In each of these environments, we will be looking for very different looks in our portraits. We will have 1 instructor and 1 model for every 3-4 attendees. Depending on your level of experience, we will assist in all levels, from basic camera settings to finding and utilizing good light to working with (posing/directing) models.
Each of these workshops will be a unique experience.
To sign up for Natural Light Portraits: Urban- Beacon Hill, Boston, on August 17th…

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.
If you are interested in learning a little more about your camera (or anything else photographic-related) prior to the walk, we would love to have you for a Custom 1-on-1 class.

Capture to Print ft. the Lighthouses of Portland
2019-08-23 16:00 - 2019-08-24 14:00
Capture-To-Print is an intermediate workshop that focuses not only on photography, but also editing and printing! Half photo workshop, half editing and printing, we will take you through the whole process–from Capture to Print— to demonstrate what is important in the field, how to effectively process photos, and why printing is a necessity.
On this version of Capture to Print, we will have a late afternoon/sunset photo walk covering three of Portland, Maine’s most photogenic lighthouses. We’ll start at Bug Light Park to photograph the beloved Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, also known as Bug Light, before we head a couple of blocks over to Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, on the campus of Southern Maine Community College. Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse is also the site of Fort Preble, a military fort which was in use from 1802 to 1906. We’ll explore the many opportunities this location offers, and then head another few miles west to Cape Elizabeth to capture the sunset at Portland Head Lighthouse. Portland Head is located on the grounds of Fort Williams Park, an old military fort dating back to the Spanish American War. We will explore the grounds and various vantage points on the lighthouse, and end up in one of the classic spots for sunset.
The next morning, we will then transition from photographing to editing. Attendees are encouraged to bring their computers–laptops or all-in-ones are fine (iMacs are welcome)–in order to do their own editing. Attendees should have Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop on their computer or a comparable program. We will be available to help with the processing of images during this time. Shortly after noon, we will view these edits, critique, and discuss them with the rest of the class while also creating 12×18″ prints.
This will be a fun and challenging workshop that will walk you through the full process of creating a photograph. The process of printing is integral to developing one’s photographic vision.
Approximate schedule for the day:
Friday, 4pm- Meet at Bug Light Park. We will photograph there and the other two lighthouses for the evening.
Saturday, 8pm- End for the day
Saturday 10am- Reconvene at Hunt’s Photo, S. Portland. Begin editing.
12pm- Review, critique, and printing.

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. However, be advised we will be meeting at Bug Light Park at the end of Madison Ave in Portland, Maine at the time listed. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.
Attendees should have:
Digital Camera and Lens
Memory Card
Tripod
Flashlight
Suggested Items Attendees should have:
Various other lenses
Extra memory cards
Extra camera battery
Snacks
Water

Hunt's Photo Walk: Boston After Dark- Fireworks!
2019-08-29 18:00 - 22:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a photo walk in East Boston, in which we will do some photography during blue hour and into the evening light, culminating with Boston’s yearly late-August fireworks. We will photograph towards the harbor and the city for the majority of the evening, which will yield drastically different scenarios as the light changes. This is an excellent opportunity to get assistance on photographing fireworks, and during a time that isn’t the Fourth of July!
During this walk, we will discuss shooting in lower light with an emphasis on night photography. This will include assistance with exposure, composition, focusing, use of tripods, and a myriad of other settings and concepts!

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk, including meeting location. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.
If you are interested in learning a little more about your camera (or anything else photographic-related) prior to the walk, we would love to have you for a Custom 1-on-1 class.

Hunt's Photo Walk: The North End at Night
2019-08-30 18:00 - 22:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a photo walk in the historic North End of Boston. During the walk, we will discuss shooting in lower light with an emphasis on night photography. This will include assistance with exposure, composition, focusing, use of tripods, and a myriad of other settings and concepts.
Boston is often referred to as a “city of neighborhoods”. One of the city’s most notable neighborhoods, and its oldest, is the North End. Beginning in the 1600s this is where immigrants to the New World entered the city for the first time, which made the North End a busy, vibrant center of activity. Today, this tightly knit area is known as “Little Italy” given the prominent Italian-American influence and population found here. Quaint eateries, fine restaurants, and historic locations are characteristics that make the North End one of Boston’s premier destinations.
This walk is also an excellent chance to work on street photography. During the first few hours, our light will start to change, giving us some excellent opportunities at casual portraits and street scenes. As we move into more of the nighttime light, we will shift to long exposures. Join us for this very diverse photo walk!

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.
If you are interested in learning a little more about your camera (or anything else photographic-related) prior to the walk, we would love to have you for a Custom 1-on-1 class.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Sunset at Rockport
2019-08-31 17:00 - 21:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education on a late afternoon/sunset walk of Rockport and its harbor, Bearskin Neck, and other points of interest. The walk will begin at 5pm and conclude after sunset. We will discuss Exposure, Subject Development, Image Composition, HDR, Black & White Photography and more. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.

Rockport is a premiere destination for photographers. The town is an eclectic mix of unique storefronts, a beautiful harbor, boats, and a rich fishing tradition that offers a wide variety of photographic subjects.
This walk is an excellent opportunity both for those just starting out as well as the well-seasoned photographer. For those starting out, there are many excellent opportunities to work on composition and subject development, and also see how the light changes and affects your photographs throughout the evening. For the well-seasoned photographer, Rockport has just so much of interest to offer that you can work on creating more complex compositions and other advanced themes in your work. This is truly one of the best places at any level to photograph.

Hunt's Photo Walk...on the Water: Sailing in Gloucester Harbor- Schooner Fest!
2019-09-01 09:00 - 16:00
Each Labor Day Weekend, sailing vessels from another era gather in Gloucester to celebrate their storied history. The Gloucester Schooner Festival features ships from near and far in a display of grace and beauty unlike anything else in New England.
Our unique Photo Walk will give you a front row seat among the ships on the open water. We will be aboard the Frayed Knot, a present day sailboat, and sail alongside the schooners for amazing views and photograph during the annual race, off of Gloucester Harbor. This will be an experience you will never forget. Join us for this amazing opportunity!
We will meet at 9am for introductions and begin ferrying attendees out to the Frayed Knot. The Parade of Sail is from 10:30-12:00, followed by the race, starting at 1pm. Feel free to bring drinks or snacks. There will be a bathroom on board.

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Workshop: Using On-Camera Filters, ft. Portland Head Light
2019-09-14 11:00 - 19:00
In the age of film photography, filters were used to great effect. Because darkrooms were less accessible for editing (than editing in the digital age), filters were used to “get it right in camera”. Despite all the editing programs available today, it is still best to “get it right in camera”, and certain filters still produce vastly superior effects that cannot be achieved by post-processing alone.
Join Hunt’s Photo Educator Rick Berk for a hands-on photography workshop designed to help attendees create better images by utilizing long-exposure. We will start with a classroom session explaining the different filter types and their uses, as well as examples of when and why to use them. Circular Polarizers, Neutral Density Filters, and ND Graduated Filters will all be covered. At about 2pm we will break and reconvene at Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth at 3:30pm to put into practice the filters and techniques. We will conclude the walk around 7pm.
We will have some Benro Neutral Density and Circular Polarizing filters on-hand for attendees to use in order to test the techniques discussed in the class. If attendees are interested in purchasing filters to use during the event, we will be offering a discount on them the day of the workshop.

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. However, be advised we will be meeting at Hunt’s Photo, South Portland at the time listed. We will be traveling separately to Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth. We will not need to return to South Portland and will conclude the workshop around 7pm in Cape Elizabeth. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Hunt's Portrait Workshop: Portraits at Horn Pond Using Natural Light & Flash!
2019-09-14 13:00 - 19:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education as we continue our portrait workshop sessions by mixing natural light and flash! On these workshops, we will emphasize creating portraits using available light through subject placement and composition through the aid of diffusers and reflectors, but then explain when and why to utilize flash, and how we can achieve extraordinary results with a little bit of knowledge! Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.
On this workshop, we will utilize the beautifully underrated Horn Pond in Woburn, MA. Horn Pond is a 102-acre body of water that has a little bit of everything to offer the photographer from wildlife to flowers to beautiful sunsets and more! This is also an excellent and diverse area to photograph portraits, from engagement sessions to senior portraits, and even fashion. Areas of the pond are fully covered, other areas have dappled light, and still others have harsh, direct sun, but excellent backgrounds! We will begin this workshop basic and make our way up, going to different areas to get different effects.
We will also integrate in a number of techniques with flash. You do not need to own a flash for this workshop, but it certainly doesn’t hurt to own one and have an interest in using it! We will integrate in a little bit of flash and end utilizing High Speed Sync (or similar techniques) in our last hour of shooting.
For anyone interested in improving working with subjects in natural light situations as well as dabbling in outdoor flash, this workshop is an excellent opportunity!
You may bring your own gear, including reflectors and speedlights, but we will begin with gear that anyone can use, including:
-Basic reflectors
-A Variety of brands of Speedlights
-Phottix & Pocket Wizard Triggers
-Westcott & Phottix Softboxes
-Rogue Flashbender products
What to bring:
-Camera with fully charged battery
-Memory cards
-For lenses, consider bringing lenses between 50mm and 100mm. Prime lenses with low apertures are a great option, but zoom lenses that fit this range will also work fine.

Hunt's Portrait Workshop: Portraits in Portland, Using Natural Light & Flash!
2019-09-21 13:00 - 19:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education as we continue our portrait workshop sessions by mixing natural light and flash! On these workshops, we will emphasize creating portraits using available light through subject placement and composition through the aid of diffusers and reflectors, but then explain when and why to utilize flash, and how we can achieve extraordinary results with a little bit of knowledge! Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.
On this workshop, we will utilize iconic Portland Head Light. Portland Head Light is truly a beautiful location, with a great deal of variety and depth. There’s the lighthouse, of course, but there’s also the beach area, old buildings, rocky areas, and a small garden, all of which makes Portland Head Light an easy location to choose for portraits, from engagement sessions to senior portraits, and even fashion. We will begin this workshop basic and make our way up, going to different areas to get different effects.
We will also integrate in a number of techniques with flash. You do not need to own a flash for this workshop, but it certainly doesn’t hurt to own one and have an interest in using it! We will integrate in a little bit of flash and end utilizing High Speed Sync (or similar techniques) in our last hour of shooting.
For anyone interested in improving working with subjects in natural light situations as well as dabbling in outdoor flash, this workshop is an excellent opportunity!
You may bring your own gear, including reflectors and speedlights, but we will begin with gear that anyone can use, including:
-Basic reflectors
-A Variety of brands of Speedlights
-Phottix & Pocket Wizard Triggers
-Westcott & Phottix Softboxes
-Rogue Flashbender products
What to bring:
-Camera with fully charged battery
-Memory cards
-For lenses, consider bringing lenses between 50mm and 100mm. Prime lenses with low apertures are a great option, but zoom lenses that fit this range will also work fine.

Hunt's Photo Workshop: HDR, ft Horn Pond
2019-09-28 08:00 - 16:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a workshop on how to create photographs in the field suitable for creating HDR images, and how to easily process them using Adobe Lightroom.
The problem: Often when we photograph, there are very bright areas and very dark areas, and the camera’s sensor (or film) cannot accurately create detail in all of those areas. Examples of this are photographs of the sky and a shadowy landscape, or perhaps a photograph of the inside of a building (dark) looking to the outside (bright).
The solution: HDR.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) has existed in photography for almost as long as photography has existed. Originally, film photographers would take two (or more) exposures and combine them in post-production, as film simply did not have the latitude (or “dynamic range”) to capture both areas accurately. In the example of the landscape with the sky, photographers could photograph the sky at one exposure to obtain detail, then separately photograph the landscape at a separate exposure. Modern digital camera sensors have improved upon that dynamic range, but we still can benefit from High Dynamic Range in Post-Production.
In this workshop, we will begin by photographing in the field at Horn Pond in Woburn with a short class and discussion about camera settings and the morning’s goals. We will then workshop how to best take photographs for HDR by bracketing exposure. We will then break and drive separately to our store at Hunt’s Photo in Melrose for post-processing the bracketed photographs using Adobe Lightroom.
Please note: Many programs offer HDR processing of images through bracketing, but this course will specifically be using Adobe Lightroom. We separately have offered (and will offer again) courses using Adobe Photoshop, but this course will not cover Photoshop.

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. However, be advised we will be meeting at Horn Pond in Woburn. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Posing Portraits on Location with Bobbi Lane & Lee Varis
2019-10-05 09:00 - 17:00
Join photographers Bobbi Lane and Lee Varis (“The Mistress of Light” and “The Sultan of Skin”) for a workshop that will emphasize how to appropriately pose any subject, from individuals to couples and families.
Everyone wants to make wonderful photos of their family, friends and associates and learn how to pose them in a natural and relaxed way. People need a good portrait for social media, both fun and business! This class covers how to pose individuals and couples and also demonstrates effective communication methods to help your subjects feel at ease. The posing techniques will be for both male and female individuals for headshots, senior portraits, how to pose for ¾ and full length, couples – including engagement photos, and families. Learn how to make locations work for you and find the scene to make a great composition and set up creative situations. This class will elevate your confidence for shooting on location with creative ideas.
For this workshop, we will begin with a class in our Hunt’s Photo, Melrose location and continue in the afternoon at the Saugus Iron Works with models. Lunch will be included.
Workshop Overview
9 am: Class overview, student intros, image presentation and shooting demos on posing.
11:30am: Break for lunch
12:30pm: We will depart for Saugus, about 10-15 minutes away.
1-5:00pm: Students photograph a variety of models
5pm: Wrap up discussion. We will not be returning to Melrose after the workshop.
Students must be familiar with their cameras and lenses and basic photography technique.
A medium telephoto lens is suggested, ranging from 50mm to 120mm.

Upon signing up for this workshop, you will receive a confirmation email that you have signed up. The week of the workshop, we will send out an email with a few more details about the workshop, including what specifically to bring and a questionnaire about your photographic experiences and background.
Please read our Cancellation Policy before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Walk: The Trolley Museum
2019-10-05 10:00 - 14:00
Join Emily Hojnowski as we explore the Seashore Trolley Museum of Kennebunkport, ME. The museum has a collection of vehicles that show how public transportation has changed through the years. On this workshop we will discuss subject development, composition, exposure, circular polarizers, fine art photography, and more!
We’ll spend the day exploring the grounds, photographing the wonderful textures, colors, and patterns the museum has to offer. This walk is a great way to practice macro and more in a truly different environment. Join us for this fun-filled workshop!

Hunt's Photo Walks - Sunset (and Light Painting) in Rockport
2019-10-12 15:30 - 19:30
Join Hunt’s Photo Education on a late afternoon/sunset walk of Rockport and its harbor, Bearskin Neck, and other points of interest. After sunset, we will continue photographing the areas employing light painting techniques! Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.

Rockport is a premiere destination for photographers. The town is an eclectic mix of unique storefronts, a beautiful harbor, boats, and a rich fishing tradition that offers a wide variety of photographic subjects.
This will be a really fun walk! We will begin by photographing around the harbor and capturing sunset. After sunset, Rockport really shuts down and becomes very dark. In normal circumstances, this keeps us from photographing because of how little light there is. However, this will work to our benefit, as we will move on to teaching light painting techniques for the remaining time. This will be a lot of fun!

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.
If you are interested in learning a little more about your camera (or anything else photographic-related) prior to the walk, we would love to have you for a Custom 1-on-1 class.

Hunt's "Lensbaby" Photo Walk: Mt. Auburn Cemetery with Lensbaby!
2019-10-19 09:00 - 16:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a very unique walk, using Lensbaby lenses at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, followed by an image review at Hunt’s Photo in Melrose. This walk is our first Photo Walk specifically geared towards using ONLY Lensbaby lenses!
Mt. Auburn Cemetery is one of Boston’s most beautiful green spaces. This large, rolling parcel of land was America’s first garden-style cemetery. The historical 174-acre cemetery serves as a final resting place for the deceased, but it is also an arboretum full of flowers, flowering trees, colorful shrubs, architecture, and wildlife. We will be going to the Cemetery in the heart of fall and should expect a good level of color.
On this walk, we will specifically only be using Lensbaby lenses. For those unfamiliar, Lensbaby is a company that makes creative effects lenses, optics and accessories that accentuate selective focus and other stylistic effects. Lensbaby has a certain look, but they also take time to learn how to use. For this reason, we’ve developed a Photo Walk devoted entirely to Lensbaby. We will have Lensbaby lenses available to use, but you are also welcome to bring your own, if you have one. Mt. Auburn Cemetery has an excellent variety of landscape and details that accentuate the capabilities of these lenses.
After the walk, we will continue back to our store in Melrose where we will host a 1-hour image review. Attendees will submit a few select images and we will be able to discuss what worked and how we could improve in the future. This image review will also coincide with our annual Hunt’s Show, which you are welcome to attend after the image review!

Attendees should have:
Digital Camera
Memory Card
Tripod
Suggested Items Attendees should have:
Extra memory cards
Extra camera battery
Reflectors/Diffusers
Cable Release/Wireless Remote to trigger camera

Hunt's Photo Walk: Boston After Dark- Museum of Science, the Charles, & Longfellow Bridge
2019-10-25 16:00 - 20:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a night walk on the border of Cambridge and Boston at the Museum of Science, along the Charles River and toward the Longfellow Bridge, then back to the Museum of Science.
On this walk, we will photograph from above and from below! We will start on the roof of the Museum of Science to photograph into Cambridge & Boston. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain stunning views of the city from an angle rarely seen. After this, we will walk down the street toward the Longfellow Bridge along the Charles for some more night photography. Throughout this walk, we will make use of evening light, civil twilight, and night time as we explore architecture and city highlights.

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Hunt’s Photo Workshop: Using On-Camera Filters, ft. Nubble Light
2019-10-26 11:00 - 18:30
In the age of film photography, filters were used to great effect. Because darkrooms were less accessible for editing (than editing in the digital age), filters were used to “get it right in camera”. Despite all the editing programs available today, it is still best to “get it right in camera”, and certain filters still produce vastly superior effects that cannot be achieved by post-processing alone.
Join Hunt’s Photo Education’s Don Toothaker & Ron Phillips for a hands-on photography workshop designed to help attendees create better images by utilizing long-exposure. We will start with a classroom session (location TBD) explaining the different filter types and their uses, as well as examples of when and why to use them. Circular Polarizers, Neutral Density Filters, and ND Graduated Filters will all be covered. After the classroom session, we will break and reconvene at Nubble Light to put into practice the filters and techniques. We will conclude the walk around 6:30pm.
We will have some Benro Neutral Density and Circular Polarizing filters on-hand for attendees to use in order to test the techniques discussed in the class.

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. However, be advised we will be meeting in York, Maine. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.
Attendees should have:
Digital Camera and Lens
Memory Card
Tripod
Suggested Items Attendees should have:
Various lenses
Extra memory cards
Extra camera battery
Flashlight
Snacks
Water

Hunt's Portrait Workshops: Natural Light Series- Fall Fashion, Boston Public Garden
2019-11-02 09:00 - 15:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a continuation of our series of natural light portrait workshops. On these workshops, we will emphasize creating portraits using available light through subject placement and composition through the aid of diffusers and reflectors. We will also discuss Subject Development, Exposure, Black and White Photography, and more. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.
For our “Fall Fashion” portrait workshop, we will be photographing in Boston at the Boston Public Garden, utilizing the colors of the fall season and the Boston Public Gardens as a backdrop. We will have 1 model for every 3-4 attendees. Depending on your level of experience, we will be able to assist in all levels, from basic camera settings to finding and utilizing good light to working with (posing/directing) models. This will be a unique workshop experience!

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. However, we will be meeting at the Boston Public Gardens; Parking at the lot at 0 Charles St is recommended. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Walk: The Crows of Lawrence
2019-11-03 13:30 - 17:30
The city of Lawrence, Massachusetts is home to a significant Winter Crow Roost, starting with 100-200 crows in early September to over 25,000 by the new year. Join Hunt’s Photo Education’s Ron Phillips and local birder Craig Gibson for a unique Photo Walk that will observe the bigger picture of the Crows of Lawrence, as they gather and circle, leading into and just after sunset.
We will begin at 1:30pm in Lawrence to discuss much of the basis of what we will expect to see, settings for our cameras and some test shots in the area. By mid-afternoon, we will get into position and begin photographing, and continue until we lose the majority of our working light. During this time, hundreds of crows will gather in “pre-roost” locations, finally converging about an hour after sunset. The sight is magnificent to behold!
This is not your typical birding photo walk, but it is very unique and can yield spectacular imagery. Our co-leader, Craig Gibson, has done extensive research with this roost, including extensive documentation over the past years. Craig has a breadth of knowledge and boundless enthusiasm on the subject.

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. However, please be advised we will be meeting in Lawrence. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. Our follow-up email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Postcard Series- The Longfellow Bridge
2019-11-08 15:30 - 18:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for our new Postcard Series of Photo Walks. Our Postcard Series are shorter Photo Walks and focused in concept. While our normal walks are 3-5 hours, our Postcard series are generally shorter (about 2 hours) and focused on photographing one subject. This one subject is generally that “Postcard Image”, a unique and distinct looking photograph that everyone loves to have in their portfolio. These walks are excellent for beginners, as you’re able to concentrate and fine-tune, as well as intermediate photographers looking for a quick and fun walk. Less walking, more photographing!
For this “Postcard Walk”, we will be visiting the newly lit up Longfellow Bridge. During the walk, we will discuss many of the aspects of photographing in low-light and at night, including exposure, focusing, composition, and more. We will spend a good deal of time photographing the Longfellow Bridge from numerous angles and at different times of the evening. We will make use of evening light, civil twilight, and night time. Photographers of all levels are welcome!

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. However, please be advised we will be meeting in Cambridge. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. Our follow-up email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Plimoth Plantation
2019-11-10 09:00 - 13:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a photo walk at the historic Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This walk will have an emphasis on storytelling with lots of opportunities for environmental portraits, macro, landscape, and low light photography, all under the guise of a 17th century New England settlement.
Founded more than 65 years ago, Plimoth Plantation is a living history museum that depicts the life and culture of America’s first settlers in the 17th century. The settlement is complete with houses, gardens, animals, and pilgrims that live and speak just as if it was 1627. The grounds, homes, and settlers make for wonderful studies in light, architecture, detail, and portraiture. Also on the property is a full Native American settlement as well. The Wampanoag’s were native to Plymouth before the arrival of our first settlers and the story of their lives, and how it mixed with the Pilgrims, is on display as well. Plimoth Plantation is a vital look into the lives of our ancestors and the growth of America.
Please note: Any photographs taken cannot have commercial use without written consent from Plimoth Plantation.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Sunrise in Scituate
2019-11-16 06:00 - 09:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education as we photograph sunrise at one of the oldest lighthouses in the United States. Scituate Lighthouse sits along the rocky coast of the South Shore of Massachusetts. We will begin the morning by discussing settings, composition, and best techniques to capture the lighthouse against the backdrop of the rising sun.
This is a great opportunity to work on day time long exposures by using Neutral Density filters and learning how to use a CPL filter properly. We will also discuss HDR photography as well as bracketing.

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Wilton, NH
2019-11-16 08:00 - 12:00
Join Hunt’s Education for a photo walk to the town of Wilton, New Hampshire. On the walk, we will discuss Subject Development, Image Composition, Long Exposures, Black and White Photography, and Architectural Photography. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.
Small town America is alive, well, friendly, and full of refreshing detail and charm. Wilton, New Hampshire is all of that. Located in the southern part of the state, Wilton boasts a small downtown area, an historic mill, and a wonderful set of waterfalls for us to explore and enjoy for a complete day of photography and discussion.
On this walk, our emphasis will be the waterfalls of Wilton. We will discuss all elements of photographing the waterfalls, including proper exposure, adding in filters, and how to best shoot for later editing. The backdrop of the fall should make this walk a must!

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Franklin Park Zoo
2019-11-23 10:00 - 14:00
Franklin Park Zoo has over 100 different types of animals for a wide variety of shooting opportunities. Whether you have a safari trip planned and need practice or you just love animals, this walk will be diverse in subject matter and a whole lot of fun!
The Franklin Park Zoo has many indoor and outdoor exhibits which present a variety of photo challenges. Learn wildlife photography in a controlled setting – no waiting hours in the hopes an animal will come along! We’ll discuss composition, action photography, and how to get tack sharp images even when your subject is on the move. We’ll work on the best settings to maximize the gear you have to make sure you’re getting your very best images.
*Please note: This ticket cost does not include entrance to the park, as attendees may have memberships.*

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. However, please be advised we will be meeting at the Franklin Park Zoo. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. Our follow-up email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.
