Hunt's Photo Education

Hunt's Photo Walk: Evening in Rockport
2020-07-16 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
This Walk is part of our Emerging Series, as we cautiously begin to emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown. For this series of walks, we have chosen areas that are more spread out and with less foot traffic. We will also be limiting our group size to a maximum of 8 attendees with one instructor. After the course description (but before registration) will be guidelines for these walks. Please make sure to read them prior to registering.
Walk Description
Join Hunt’s Photo Education on a late afternoon/sunset walk of Rockport and its harbor, Bearskin Neck, and other points of interest. On this walk, we will discuss exposure, subject development, image composition, 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.
Emerging Series- A Guideline for Photo Walks during the era of COVID-19
As the COVID lockdown ends and social restrictions begin to ease, we have decided to start offering our popular Hunt’s Photo Walks again.
Hunt’s Photo Education remains dedicated to the health and safety of every single attendee, student, and customer, first and foremost. We also are committed to the best possible learning experience. We have put forth rules and guidelines for Photo Walks that occur during the era of COVID.
•We will have no more than 6-8 attendees per Photo Walk with a single instructor
•We ask that all attendees wear a mask. (Please make sure the mask covers your mouth and nose.)
•We ask that all attendees socially distance 6 feet from one another, unless you are attending with the other person
•Hunt’s Photo Educators will be unable to physically handle others’ cameras
•Consider bringing sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer
•If you are sick or feeling unwell, stay home! We will gladly give you credit towards a future walk!
These guidelines will stay in place until further notice. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at classes@huntsphoto.com.
Register here

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.

Dress and Gear
•Make sure to dress accordingly with the most current weather report.
•Consider bringing wide angle or standard zoom lenses.
•A prime lens (or even a macro) may also suit you well.
•You can bring a telephoto zoom lens, but be advised to bring only what you want to carry.
•Make sure to bring your tripod with a quick release plate and a shutter release, if you have one.
•Feel free to bring snacks and water, and a flashlight will likely help as well.
•Bring an extra camera battery and memory cards.
•As always, bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!

Online: Adobe Lightroom Classic- File Management in Lightroom
2020-07-16 19:00 - 20:15, 2020-08-10 19:00 - 20:30
In response to COVID-19 and recommendations by the CDC of social distancing, Hunt’s Photo Education is presenting our new series of online classes! (Hey! We wanted to do it anyway, this just sped up the process!) These courses will be shorter (about 1 hour), online versions of many classes that we currently offer, plus a few new ones, and include Q&A at the end.
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
Developed by photographers, for photographers, Adobe Lightroom provides amateur enthusiast and photographers with the necessary tools for basic image management and high-level image post-production.
This course focuses on how to organize your images for quick retrieval via keywords, ratings, and more, as well as giving a description on how to consider organizing your photos on your computer. Specifically, we will cover:
•Brief Computer File Management
•Importance of Keywords
•Attributes– flagging, rating, color coding
•Searching metadata to find images
•And more!
Lightroom is an extremely robust and important manager of files, and knowing how to utilize it is paramount to being able to find and edit your images!
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video and PDF link the next day!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?
If you want to purchase this or any other of the classes we have done, you can certainly do so. Just send us an email at classes@huntsphoto.com and we can send you the invoice. (We prefer having folks in our classes, but this option is available as well if you want to see it!)

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Online: Finding the Light in Landscape Photography
2020-07-17 19:00 - 20:30
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
“You’re so lucky you were there at the right time!” Landscape photographers hear this all the time, but a great landscape image is so much more than luck. To achieve the best images, you must understand light, where to find it, and how to use it. More importantly, landscape photographers who can use crummy lighting to their advantage will succeed even when Mother Nature is throwing curve balls! Planning goes a long way in landscape photography and we’ll discuss how to plan your shoots, how to get the best light, and what to do when it doesn’t go your way.
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video and PDF link the next day!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?– We have an online store where you can purchase all our previously run classes here: https://ebay.huntsphoto.com/buy-previous-courses/

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Online: Special Guest Series- Wondering Through the Wilderness with Alyce Bender
2020-07-18 19:00 - 21:00
Want to get this class after it’s been run?– We have an online store where you can purchase all our previously run classes here: https://ebay.huntsphoto.com/buy-previous-courses/
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
Spending 20+ weeks a year on the road in recent years, Bender will share stories and insights on how nature photography has led her on an ever-growing adventure while providing a deeper connection to the environment and those around her. Through this journey, she will explain how she started out and what drove her to become a full time professional nature photographer. Along the way, she will offer insights to her methods and how she changed her thinking about photography in order to become more successful in the craft, as well as providing helpful tips on how to grow your own photography skills in subjects like wildlife, landscape, macro, and creative photography.
About Bender: Alyce Bender, a Tamron USA Ambassador, roams the globe, exploring beauty. Happiest in the field, Bender uses photography to connect people to wildlife and environments from across the world. She leads tours, publishes articles, and hosts workshops promoting exploration, creativity, and ethical nature photography. Her work has been recognized both nationally and internationally.
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–90 minutes to 2 hours– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video link the next day!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?– We have an online store where you can purchase all our previously run classes here: https://ebay.huntsphoto.com/buy-previous-courses/

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Online: Photoshop Mini-Sessions- Adding Textures to Photos
2020-07-20 11:00 - 12:15
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
One of the most fun and creative ways to utilize Adobe Photoshop (as opposed to many other editing programs, including Lightroom) is through using multiple layers. Adding textures to photographs or areas of a photograph are an excellent opportunity to add character, depth, and a uniqueness to an image!
In this class, we will demonstrate and work with images in a step-by-step process to take a photo from Lightroom (or anywhere on your computer), import into Photoshop, add a texture, and then save the file.
This class will specifically cover…
•Layers
•Masking
•Blend modes
The tools we utilize here don’t need to end with just textures. The concepts we will cover in the class can also be applied to other areas–changing the opacity of a layer or image, creating masks which allow you to change one specific area of a photo, and more. If you have an interest in learning more about Photoshop, this is an excellent opportunity!
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Online: Photoshop Mini-Sessions- Basics and Workflow
2020-07-20 19:00 - 20:15
In response to COVID-19 and recommendations by the CDC of social distancing, Hunt’s Photo Education is presenting our new series of online classes! These courses will be shorter (about 1 hour), online versions of many classes that we currently offer, plus a few new ones, and include Q&A at the end.
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
In this Photoshop Basics class, we will be covering techniques photographers use to make adjustments to any type of image. We will start with a basic overview of essential everyday tools like Crop, Curves, and the Healing Brush tools. This is a great beginner course for someone looking to get started with a practical approach in Photoshop, but keeps things simple!
In this course we will discuss and cover:
-Why should I bother learning Photoshop?
-What tools should I focus on?
-Crop tool
-Healing Brush
-Curves
-Healing brush
Join us to get started in Adobe Photoshop!
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video and PDF link the next day!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?
If you want to purchase this or any other of the classes we have done, you can certainly do so. Just send us an email at classes@huntsphoto.com and we can send you the invoice. (We prefer having folks in our classes, but this option is available as well if you want to see it!)

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Online: Get Organized: File Management 101
2020-07-21 11:00 - 12:15
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
Do you love taking photos but are unsure of what to do with them? Do you leave images on your memory card or scattered throughout your computer in various folders? This class is all about organizing your computer files to make them easier to find. Join Hunt’s Photo Educator Emily Hojnowski as she answers the age old question “What do I do with all of these images now that I’ve taken them!?” This course will cover the following topics:
•Creating a file management system
•Where to store your images
•File naming
•Raw vs JPG
•and more!
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that you have signed up. About 24 hours prior to the class time, we will send out an email with the weblink for you to follow as well as information on how to access the class online. (It’s pretty easy, but we’ll walk you through it in a quick online video!)
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
Register here
***Having trouble registering? You can also register by clicking here!

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Online: Beyond the Basics- Understanding Manual Exposure
2020-07-21 19:00 - 20:15
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
After learning “the basics” of digital photography, become more comfortable in the world of digital photography by taking the next step.
For some photographers, there is only the manual mode. But why is it important to shoot in the Manual mode? Are there reasons to use manual vs. Aperture priority and vice-versa? How can we maximize usability?
While our Beginner class scratches the surface of these functions, our Beyond the Basics class goes over in-depth:
-Your Camera’s Light Meter and how it works
-Use of Aperture Priority vs. Manual modes
-Histograms
-Photographing in RAW vs. Jpeg
Understanding the full-functionality of your camera is a necessity to improving your flexibility when photographing in a variety of situations. This course is designed to help you feel more comfortable about how to change your camera’s settings in those situations. It is recommended as a follow-up to our Beginner Photography course.
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that you have signed up. About 24 hours prior to the class time, we will send out an email with the weblink for you to follow as well as information on how to access the class online. (It’s pretty easy, but we’ll walk you through it in a quick online video!)
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Online: Multi-Session Series- Photographing in Black & White
2020-07-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-07-29 19:00 - 20:30
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a new Multi-Session Series Class! In our Multi-Session Series, we will meet over the course of a number of weeks, generally at the same time each week. During that time, we will discuss a specific element of a topic and end the session by giving a photographic assignment. That assignment will be due for completion before the next class meeting, and we will review those images at the start of the next session. If for some reason you cannot attend one of the sessions, don’t worry! They will be recorded and you will be able to watch them at your leisure!
Our Multi-Session Series is designed to “keep the conversation going” by engaging with our attendees in a more personal way. In each of these classes, we will have 10-15 attendees and provide direct feedback on images. We encourage photographers of all skill levels to consider these classes, as they will build upon your experience and provide an excellent chance to work on your imagery!
Photographing in Black & White
How does one see and create images in black & white in the modern, digital world? This is a question that we have brought up many times in the past, but during this multi-session class, we will be able to explore many different elements of black and white photography from how to choose a suitable black and white subject to how to process an image effectively.
For this course, we’ll start with an introduction to black & white photography in the first week, discussing the basics of what makes a good black and white images. In week two, we’ll work specifically on contrast. In the third week, we’ll focus on the editing essentials of black and white using Adobe Lightroom Classic. In our final week, we will have a full image critique of three images created during the 4-week class.
Each week you’ll have a new assignment that will help workshop your images. Along the way, you’ll be able to ask Don questions and receive weekly individual, personalized critiques and feedbacks from your assignment images.
Photographers should have an understanding of exposure before taking this class.
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. If for some reason you cannot attend one of the sessions, don’t worry! They will be recorded and you will be able to watch them at your leisure! During each class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Question box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Online: Adobe Lightroom Classic, Part 2- Basics of the Develop Module
2020-07-23 19:00 - 20:15
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
Developed by photographers, for photographers, Adobe Lightroom Classic provides amateur enthusiast and photographers with the necessary tools for basic image management and high-level image post-production.
This course focuses the basics in the Develop Module and should be considered a primer for anyone interested in Adobe Lightroom Classic. In this class, we will emphasize working with the Basic Adjustments and give a brief overview of some of the other features in the program. Specifically, we will cover:
•Basic Exposure Adjustment, including expanding dynamic range through highlights and shadows
•Contrast enhancement using Contrast and Black & White sliders
•Making your images POP using the Presence Tools
•Profiles and Lens Corrections
•Cropping
•Spot Removal
•An introduction to masks
•And more!
Lightroom is an extremely robust program for processing images, with capabilities suitable for most images. Taking the picture is half the battle- editing and processing your images is paramount to producing amazing end results!
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 24 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video and PDF link the next day!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?
If you want to purchase this or any other of the classes we have done, you can certainly do so. Just send us an email at classes@huntsphoto.com and we can send you the invoice. (We prefer having folks in our classes, but this option is available as well if you want to see it!)

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Emerging Series- Macro at Stevens-Coolidge Place
2020-07-24 10:00 - 14:00
This Walk is part of our Emerging Series, as we cautiously begin to emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown. For this series of walks, we have chosen areas that are more spread out and with less foot traffic. We will also be limiting our group size to a maximum of 8 attendees with one instructor. After the course description (but before registration) will be guidelines for these walks. Please make sure to read them prior to registering.
Walk Description
Join Hunt’s Photo Education on a beautiful and unique photo walk photographing plants and flowers with an emphasis on macro photography. During this walk, we will work on use of color, close up/macro photography, use of tripods, depth of field, exposure and use of reflectors/diffusers.
The Stevens-Coolidge Place is a unique estate in North Andover that benefits from a beautiful indoor space, but is also quite famous for beautifully maintained grounds that include a rose garden, greenhouse, and more. Hunt’s Photo Education is extremely happy to be working in cooperation with the Stevens-Coolidge Place! More information on the Stevens-Coolidge Place and its history can be found here.
Emerging Series- A Guideline for Photo Walks during the era of COVID-19
As the COVID lockdown ends and social restrictions begin to ease, we have decided to start offering our popular Hunt’s Photo Walks again.
Hunt’s Photo Education remains dedicated to the health and safety of every single attendee, student, and customer, first and foremost. We also are committed to the best possible learning experience. We have put forth rules and guidelines for Photo Walks that occur during the era of COVID.
•We will have no more than 6-8 attendees per Photo Walk with a single instructor
•We ask that all attendees wear a mask. (Please make sure the mask covers your mouth and nose.)
•We ask that all attendees socially distance 6 feet from one another, unless you are attending with the other person
•Hunt’s Photo Educators will be unable to physically handle others’ cameras
•Consider bringing sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer
•If you are sick or feeling unwell, stay home! We will gladly give you credit towards a future walk!
These guidelines will stay in place until further notice. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at classes@huntsphoto.com.
Register here

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 the Stevens-Coolidge Place 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.

Dress and Gear:
•Make sure to dress accordingly with the most current weather report.
•You may want to consider bringing something to kneel on for the ground, as you will likely be working near the ground.
•For lenses, feel free to bring macro lenses, extension tubes, or long focal length lenses. Standard zoom lenses will also come in handy. If you have any small reflectors, those will also help.
•Remember to bring your tripod with a quick release plate.
•Due to rain or dew on the ground, you will likely want to bring a pad to kneel on.
•You may also want to consider extra memory cards and an extra battery.
•A good, fun attitude is always recommended!

Online: Special Guest Series- Impressionistic Photography: How to Use Your Camera as a Paintbrush with Charles Needle
2020-07-24 16:00 - 18:00
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
Class description
Unlock your creative potential and discover how to craft painterly photographs using nothing but your digital camera (or smartphone). Charles will describe the process of using long-exposure and multiple-exposure techniques to transform everyday scenes into unimaginable visual masterpieces. His program will be a nuts-and-bolts approach to learning techniques such as: Long-Exposure Pan/Tilt, “Multiple-Exposure Monet” (a technique Charles invented), Multiple-Exposure Rotate & Zoom, Soft-Glow Montage and Composite Montage. He will also explain how to use a free script in Photoshop to accomplish this same look, if your camera does not have built-in multiple-exposure capability. You’ll learn how to see in new ways and take your photography to an entirely new, mind-blowing level!
About Charles: Charles Needle is an award-winning, Colorado-based fine art photographer, author, speaker and workshop leader with a unique eye for design and artistic interpretation. His popular “Art of Nature” creative macro workshops have attracted students nationwide.
In 2018, Charles earned an honorable mention in the Macro category of the 8th Annual International Mobile Photography Awards Contest. He was also a semi-finalist in the 2014 Nature’s Best Photography Winland Smith Rice International Awards photo contest. In 2011, Charles was selected as a finalist, among 15,000 entries worldwide, in the International Garden Photographer of the Year photography contest, sponsored by The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (London, England). This exhibition traveled throughout the United Kingdom.
A popular conference and camera club speaker for more than two decades, Charles has authored three cutting-edge instructional books: Tiny Worlds: Creative Macro Photography Skills (Amherst Media, January 2015), Impressionistic Photography: A Field Guide to Using Your Camera as a Paintbrush (March 2014), and Creative Macro Photography: Professional Tips & Techniques (2011).
An accomplished speaker, photography juror and teacher with international workshops in Monet’s Garden (Giverny, France for 20 years in a row, with exclusive private access), Keukenhof Gardens (Holland) and The Butchart Gardens (Canada), Charles is a FujiFilm USA Talent Team member and North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) Showcase Award winner nine years in a row.
Charles’ photographs have selected for publication in Nature’s Best, Outdoor Photographer magazine, Nature Photographer magazine, Inner Reflections Engagement Calendar, The Chicago Tribune, SELF Magazine and are in private and public collections nationwide and abroad. To learn more about Charles’ work, including his workshop and private lesson offerings, visit
www.charlesneedlephoto.com.
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–90 minutes to 2 hours– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video link the next day!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?
If you want to purchase this or any other of the classes we have done, you can certainly do so. Just send us an email at classes@huntsphoto.com and we can send you the invoice. (We prefer having folks in our classes, but this option is available as well if you want to see it!)
Register Here

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Online: Packing Your Camera Bag with Don Toothaker
2020-07-25 19:00 - 21:00
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
Traveling with your cameras, lenses, and all other supporting equipment can be stressful, heavy, and cumbersome. Packing for a photography trip, near or far, is often a frustrating experience for even seasoned photographers. Let Hunt’s Photo Director of Photo Adventures Don Toothaker, who travels more than 50% of the year, walk you through his personal process of packing his bag(s) for various trip scenarios.
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 2 hours– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video and PDF link the next day!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?– We have an online store where you can purchase all our previously run classes here: https://ebay.huntsphoto.com/buy-previous-courses/

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Online: Photoshop Mini-Sessions- Understanding Layers and Masks
2020-07-27 19:00 - 20:15
In response to COVID-19 and recommendations by the CDC of social distancing, Hunt’s Photo Education is presenting our new series of online classes! These courses will be shorter (about 1 hour), online versions of many classes that we currently offer, plus a few new ones, and include Q&A at the end.
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
In this Photoshop mini session we will be teaching you how to use layers! Layers are really easy to use and will give you a high level of precision in your editing. By learning about our best uses of the Brush tool, Blending Modes, and Opacity we’ll cover some essential retouching techniques with layers that you’ll use on every photo you edit.
If you are unfamiliar with the basics and workflow in Photoshop, we recommend considering taking our Photoshop Mini-Session- Basics and Workflow!
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video and PDF link the next day!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?
If you want to purchase this or any other of the classes we have done, you can certainly do so. Just send us an email at classes@huntsphoto.com and we can send you the invoice. (We prefer having folks in our classes, but this option is available as well if you want to see it!)

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Emerging Series- Using Filters in Early Morning Light in Salem
2020-07-28 06:00 - 09:00
This Walk is part of our Emerging Series, as we cautiously begin to emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown. For this series of walks, we have chosen areas that are more spread out and with less foot traffic. We will also be limiting our group size to a maximum of 8 attendees with one instructor. After the course description (but before registration) will be guidelines for these walks. Please make sure to read them prior to registering.
Walk Description
Explore the rocky coast of Salem, MA with Hunt’s Photo Education! We’ll spend the morning creating landscape and macro images along the beaches and throughout Salem Willows Park. Learn to utilize the best light, read your histogram to create the best exposure, and subject development. A perfect opportunity to use neutral density filters for long exposures of the sea or bring your macro lens along to capture the beautiful details of the park.
Emerging Series- A Guideline for Photo Walks during the era of COVID-19
As the COVID lockdown ends and social restrictions begin to ease, we have decided to start offering our popular Hunt’s Photo Walks again.
Hunt’s Photo Education remains dedicated to the health and safety of every single attendee, student, and customer, first and foremost. We also are committed to the best possible learning experience. We have put forth rules and guidelines for Photo Walks that occur during the era of COVID.
•We will have no more than 6-8 attendees per Photo Walk with a single instructor
•We ask that all attendees wear a mask. (Please make sure the mask covers your mouth and nose.)
•We ask that all attendees socially distance 6 feet from one another, unless you are attending with the other person
•Hunt’s Photo Educators will be unable to physically handle others’ cameras
•Consider bringing sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer
•If you are sick or feeling unwell, stay home! We will gladly give you credit towards a future walk!
These guidelines will stay in place until further notice. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at classes@huntsphoto.com.
Register here

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.
Dress and Gear
•Make sure to dress accordingly with the most current weather report.
•Wide angle and standard zoom lenses are recommended
•A macro or prime lens may also suit you well.
•You can bring a telephoto zoom lens, but be advised to bring only what you want to carry.
•This is a great chance to utilize Neutral Density (ND) or Circular Polarizing (CPL) filters. Feel free to bring them, and if you’re unsure how to use them, we can help!
•A tripod will come in handy, especially if you are using filters.
•Feel free to bring snacks and water.
•Bring an extra camera battery and memory cards.
•As always, bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!

Online: Controlling the Light- Lighting for Still Life & Macro Photography
2020-07-28 19:00 - 20:30
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
Do you put your camera away if the lighting isn’t perfect? Do you enjoy still life or macro photography and find you’re just not getting the lighting results you desire? In Controlling the Light: Lighting for Still Life & Macro Photography, we’ll discuss beginning to master your lighting, whether you use natural, flash, or constant lighting. Lighting doesn’t have to be challenging or complicated! Emily will give you all the tips and tricks you need to control your lighting, including cheat sheets, simple set ups with big impact, and examples of what different lighting modifiers can do.
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video and PDF link the next day!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?– We have an online store where you can purchase all our previously run classes here: https://ebay.huntsphoto.com/buy-previous-courses/

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Emerging Series- The Longfellow Bridge & Memorial Drive
2020-07-30 19:00 - 22:00
This Walk is part of our Emerging Series, as we cautiously begin to emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown. For this series of walks, we have chosen areas that are more spread out and with less foot traffic. We will also be limiting our group size to a maximum of 8 attendees with one instructor. After the course description (but before registration) will be guidelines for these walks. Please make sure to read them prior to registering.
Walk Description
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a night photo walk along Memorial Drive featuring the 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. Photographers of all levels are welcome!
The Longfellow Bridge, sometimes referred to as the “salt and pepper bridge” due to the shaker-like shape of the bridge’s pillars, connects Boston’s Beacon Hill district with Kendall Square in Cambridge. The bridge has stood for over a century, with major upgrades and renovations only occurring in the early 2010s. In late 2018, the bridge was enhanced with new LED lighting, bringing stunning new views to this unique structure. On this walk, we will spend time photographing the Longfellow Bridge from numerous angles, as well as areas along Memorial Drive, making use of evening light, civil twilight, and night time.
Emerging Series- A Guideline for Photo Walks during the era of COVID-19
As the COVID lockdown ends and social restrictions begin to ease, we have decided to start offering our popular Hunt’s Photo Walks again.
Hunt’s Photo Education remains dedicated to the health and safety of every single attendee, student, and customer, first and foremost. We also are committed to the best possible learning experience. We have put forth rules and guidelines for Photo Walks that occur during the era of COVID.
•We will have no more than 6-8 attendees per Photo Walk with a single instructor
•We ask that all attendees wear a mask. (Please make sure the mask covers your mouth and nose.)
•We ask that all attendees socially distance 6 feet from one another, unless you are attending with the other person
•Hunt’s Photo Educators will be unable to physically handle others’ cameras
•Consider bringing sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer
•If you are sick or feeling unwell, stay home! We will gladly give you credit towards a future walk!
These guidelines will stay in place until further notice. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at classes@huntsphoto.com.
Register here

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.
Dress and Gear
•Make sure to dress accordingly with the most current weather report.
•Consider bringing wide angle or standard zoom lenses.
•A prime lens (or even a macro) may also suit you well.
•You can bring a telephoto zoom lens, but be advised to bring only what you want to carry.
•Make sure to bring your tripod with a quick release plate and a shutter release, if you have one.
•Feel free to bring snacks and water, and a flashlight will likely help as well.
•Bring an extra camera battery and memory cards.
•As always, bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!

Online: Special Guest Series- 30 Secrets to Bird Photography with Scott Bourne
2020-07-31 12:00 - 13:30
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
An extensive community of people are devoted to watching and photographing birds. Why? They’re spectacular creatures with varied size, coloring, and behavior across countless species. One thing birds share in common: they’re not so easy to photograph–they don’t pose where you want them to and it’s often tricky to get close enough to photograph them. Professional birding photographer and Olympus Visionary, Scott Bourne, will be sharing his secrets for capturing spectacular bird photos in this one hour virtual class.
Special Offer: This event is sponsored by Olympus! By no means do you need to have an Olympus camera to take this class, but Olympus will be offering 10% off any Olympus OM-D, PEN camera body/kit, and any PRO & Premium lens purchased at Hunt’s Photo for 48hrs following the class. Pretty sweet! Attend to enjoy!
About Scott Bourne: Scott Bourne, ASINWP, is an Olympus Visionary and a professional wildlife photographer, author and lecturer who specializes in birds. Scott was one of the first photographers ever to receive the designation Apple Certified Professional Trainer (T3) for Apple’s Aperture. He also previously held the designation Certified Adobe Photoshop Instructor and Professional Photographers of America’s Certified Professional Photographer designation. Scott was awarded the designation Signed Master with the Studio Of Masters in China and recently, having satisfied the qualifying requirement prescribed by the The Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers board of examiners, was awarded Associateship in Photography (ASINWP.) Scott founded one of the first dedicated, online photography sites – Photofocus.com, co-founded the first photography related podcast, This Week In Photography (TWIP), co-founded Photography Podcast Network (PPN) and is the founder, host and publisher of the PictureMethods podcast and blog.
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 24 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–90 minutes to 2 hours– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video link the next day!

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Online: Movement- Using Shutter Speeds Effectively
2020-08-01 09:00 - 11:00
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
The Exposure Triangle is based upon a balance of ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture. These three ingredients together are the formula for a properly exposed image, but Shutter Speed is often the key to the success, or failure, of an image by adding drama to your photograph. Using a wide array of examples, we will display and discuss various components and techniques to achieve more success, and creativity in your photographs. Join us as we explore Shutter Speeds!
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video and PDF link the next day!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?– We have an online store where you can purchase all our previously run classes here: https://ebay.huntsphoto.com/buy-previous-courses/

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Online: Creating Your Own Textures
2020-08-03 11:00 - 12:15
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
Textures can be an exciting, fun, and creative way to enhance your photograph using layers in Adobe Photoshop. But how can we create them? Which work better than others? And why is it important?
Join Hunt’s Photo Education’s Emily Hojnowski as she demonstrates the process of creating textures to use in Photoshop! During the class, she will discuss methods of creating them both in camera and also in Photoshop. This is a fun addition to our “Adding Textures to Photos” class, as we discuss parallel themes and topics!
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Emerging Series- North Point Park
2020-08-03 19:00 - 22:00
This Walk is part of our Emerging Series, as we cautiously begin to emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown. For this series of walks, we have chosen areas that are more spread out and with less foot traffic. We will also be limiting our group size to a maximum of 8 attendees with one instructor. After the course description (but before registration) will be guidelines for these walks. Please make sure to read them prior to registering.
Walk Description
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a night walk to North Point Park with views of the Zakim Bridge. During the walk, we will discuss Subject Development, Image Composition, Long Exposures, Black and White Photography and Architectural Photography. Photographers of all levels are welcome!
Boston and Cambridge are vibrant, colorful cities after dark. Despite the limitations of darkness there is still great detail and color to be captured through your lenses. Our walk will take us along the Charles River to the Zakim Bridge. We will then make our way to North Point Park in Cambridge, utilizing the evening light, civil twilight, and night time to enhance the architecture of these two amazing cities.
Emerging Series- A Guideline for Photo Walks during the era of COVID-19
As the COVID lockdown ends and social restrictions begin to ease, we have decided to start offering our popular Hunt’s Photo Walks again.
Hunt’s Photo Education remains dedicated to the health and safety of every single attendee, student, and customer, first and foremost. We also are committed to the best possible learning experience. We have put forth rules and guidelines for Photo Walks that occur during the era of COVID.
•We will have no more than 6-8 attendees per Photo Walk with a single instructor
•We ask that all attendees wear a mask. (Please make sure the mask covers your mouth and nose.)
•We ask that all attendees socially distance 6 feet from one another, unless you are attending with the other person
•Hunt’s Photo Educators will be unable to physically handle others’ cameras
•Consider bringing sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer
•If you are sick or feeling unwell, stay home! We will gladly give you credit towards a future walk!
These guidelines will stay in place until further notice. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at classes@huntsphoto.com.
Register here

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.

Dress and Gear
•Make sure to dress accordingly with the most current weather report.
•Consider bringing wide angle or standard zoom lenses.
•A prime lens (or even a macro) may also suit you well.
•You can bring a telephoto zoom lens, but be advised to bring only what you want to carry.
•Make sure to bring your tripod with a quick release plate and a shutter release, if you have one.
•Feel free to bring snacks and water, and a flashlight will likely help as well.
•Bring an extra camera battery and memory cards.
•As always, bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!

Online: Digital Photography Basics 1- Exposure, The Big Three Settings, Modes, and More
2020-08-04 19:00 - 20:15
In response to COVID-19 and recommendations by the CDC of social distancing, Hunt’s Photo Education is presenting our new series of online classes! (Hey! We wanted to do it anyway, this just sped up the process!) These courses will be shorter (about 1 hour), online versions of many classes that we currently offer, plus a few new ones, and include Q&A at the end.
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
Do you have a new DSLR that you have no idea how to use? Have you had your camera for 6 months, a year or more and want to take better pictures? Are you putting your camera away because you just don’t see the difference between your expensive camera and your smart phone?
Learn to fully utilize your cameras potentials! Harness your creative power with photography!
This is one of the first classes to consider when you’re getting started with your Digital SLR or Mirrorless camera. We will discuss Exposure (how light works with the camera), the Big Three Settings (Aperture, Shutter Speed, & ISO), how they affect your picture and how to set them, and what mode to set it to on your camera! We’ll discuss changing depth-of-field (controlling what’s in focus in the background, stopping or blurring the action in your scene, and many other basic picture-taking techniques. We recommend taking this class prior to Digital Photography Basics 2, which is the next logical step!
Join us to start learning about Digital Photography!
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that you have signed up. About 24 hours prior to the class time, we will send out an email with the weblink for you to follow as well as information on how to access the class online. (It’s pretty easy, but we’ll walk you through it in a quick online video!)
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Emerging Series- Franklin Park Zoo
2020-08-05 09:00 - 13:00
This Walk is part of our Emerging Series, as we cautiously begin to emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown. For this series of walks, we have chosen areas that are more spread out and with less foot traffic. We will also be limiting our group size to a maximum of 8 attendees with one instructor. After the course description (but before registration) will be guidelines for these walks. Please make sure to read them prior to registering.
Walk Description
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 INCLUDES entrance to the park. If you have a membership, please contact us at classes@huntsphoto.com.*
Emerging Series- A Guideline for Photo Walks during the era of COVID-19
As the COVID lockdown ends and social restrictions begin to ease, we have decided to start offering our popular Hunt’s Photo Walks again.
Hunt’s Photo Education remains dedicated to the health and safety of every single attendee, student, and customer, first and foremost. We also are committed to the best possible learning experience. We have put forth rules and guidelines for Photo Walks that occur during the era of COVID.
•We will have no more than 6-8 attendees per Photo Walk with a single instructor
•We ask that all attendees wear a mask. (Please make sure the mask covers your mouth and nose.)
•We ask that all attendees socially distance 6 feet from one another, unless you are attending with the other person
•Hunt’s Photo Educators will be unable to physically handle others’ cameras
•Consider bringing sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer
•If you are sick or feeling unwell, stay home! We will gladly give you credit towards a future walk!
These guidelines will stay in place until further notice. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at classes@huntsphoto.com.
Register here

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.
Dress and Gear
•Make sure to dress accordingly with the most current weather report.
•Consider bringing standard and telephoto zoom lenses. Higher focal length lenses are encouraged.
•You will likely feel encumbered by a tripod, but you are welcome to bring a monopod.
•Rubber lens hoods and circular polarizing filters can help reduce glare and are recommended to bring.
•Feel free to bring snacks and water.
•Bring an extra camera battery and memory cards.
•As always, bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!

Online: Multi-Session Series- Portraits- Natural & Flash
2020-08-05 19:00 - 20:30
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for our new Multi-Session Series. In our Multi-Session Series, we will meet over the course of a number of weeks, generally at the same time each week. During that time, we will discuss a specific element of a topic and end the session by giving a photographic assignment. That assignment will be due for completion before the next class meeting, and we will review those images at the start of the next session. If for some reason you cannot attend one of the sessions, don’t worry! They will be recorded and you will be able to watch them at your leisure!
Our Multi-Session Series is designed to “keep the conversation going” by engaging with our attendees in a more personal way. In each of these classes, we will have 10-15 attendees and provide direct feedback on images. We encourage photographers of all skill levels to consider these classes, as they will build upon your experience and provide an excellent chance to work on your imagery!
Portraits- Natural & Flash
As we close out the summer months, we begin to enter the season of Senior Portraits, engagement sessions, and even holiday family portraits. Portrait photographers keep themselves busy utilizing the warm weather and long days, but what are the important elements to understand about portraits? What is “good” light? (When) Should I use a flash? What are some standards of editing portraits in Lightroom, Capture One, or Photoshop?
Join Hunt’s Photo Education as we continue our Multi-Session Series into the realm of portraits! In Portraits- Natural Light and Flash, we will emphasize creating portraits using available light through subject placement and composition, with the aid of diffusers and reflectors, but then explain when, where, and why to utilize flash, and how we can achieve extraordinary results with a little bit of knowledge!
In week one, we will discuss “Looking for the Light”, where we will consider a variety of possibilities and how to consider where to place your subject and how to light them naturally using reflectors and diffusers. In week two, we will discuss basic editing techniques in Adobe Lightroom and Capture One, including exposure, color editing, and skin softening. In week three, we will add in the element of flash and discuss how the addition of flash can benefit certain scenarios. In week four, we will shift to Adobe Photoshop and discuss additional benefits of using that software for editing, such as advanced skin softening and color editing techniques and finishing effects.
Each week you’ll have a new assignment that will help build your portfolio of portrait images. Along the way, you’ll be able to ask Paul and Alex questions and receive weekly individual, personalized critiques and feedbacks from your assignment images.
You don’t need to be a professional to take this course, or even know advanced concepts of Photoshop, nor the inner workings of your flash. Photographers of all levels should apply, as we will cascade the learning process. We do recommend having either Adobe Lightroom or Capture One editing software, as well as Adobe Photoshop; a reflector will be helpful; if you have a flash and remote triggers for your flash, they will also be helpful.
Photographers should have an understanding of exposure before taking this class.
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. If for some reason you cannot attend one of the sessions, don’t worry! They will be recorded and you will be able to watch them at your leisure! During each class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Question box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Online: Multi-Session Series- Working with Landscape Photography
2020-08-06 19:00 - 20:30
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for our new Multi-Session Series. In our Multi-Session Series, we will meet over the course of a number of weeks, generally at the same time each week. During that time, we will discuss a specific element of a topic and end the session by giving a photographic assignment. That assignment will be due for completion before the next class meeting, and we will review those images at the start of the next session. If for some reason you cannot attend one of the sessions, don’t worry! They will be recorded and you will be able to watch them at your leisure!
Our Multi-Session Series is designed to “keep the conversation going” by engaging with our attendees in a more personal way. In each of these classes, we will have 10-15 attendees and provide direct feedback on images. We encourage photographers of all skill levels to consider these classes, as they will build upon your experience and provide an excellent chance to work on your imagery!
Landscape Photography
Landscape photography is one of the most easily accessible genres of photography and is enjoyed by many. What does it take to create a landscape image that stands out? Join Hunt’s Photo Education as we go beyond “F8 and be there” and dive deep into the technical, artistic, and practical aspects of landscape photography.
In week one, we’ll cover what it takes to plan and the settings necessary for your best shots. We’ll also talk about the gear all landscape photographers should have in their bags and what to do when the weather just won’t cooperate. In week two, we’ll edit landscape images from start to finish using Adobe Lightroom Classic. By week three, we’ll discuss composition, dynamic range, depth of field, and focus. We’ll also discuss when to shoot in color and when to shoot in black and white. In our last week, we’ll cover shooting and editing HDR images and panorama images in Adobe Lightroom Classic. We’ll also cover shooting landscapes at night as well as astrolandscapes. Each week, Emily will give an assignment to hone your new skills and each student will receive individualized critiques. Emily is also available to answer any questions along the way.
Join us for this fun and unique multi-session series that will help you develop your skills with landscapes!
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. If for some reason you cannot attend one of the sessions, don’t worry! They will be recorded and you will be able to watch them at your leisure! During each class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Question box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Emerging Series- Haverhill at Night in Black & White
2020-08-06 19:00 - 22:00
This Walk is part of our Emerging Series, as we cautiously begin to emerge from the COVID-19 lockdown. For this series of walks, we have chosen areas that are more spread out and with less foot traffic. We will also be limiting our group size to a maximum of 8 attendees with one instructor. After the course description (but before registration) will be guidelines for these walks. Please make sure to read them prior to registering.
Walk Description
Join instructor Don Toothaker for a special photo walk in Haverhill, MA where we will concentrate on being able to see and photograph in Black & White. During the walk, we will also discuss elements that contribute to become more adept at both Black and White and night photography, including exposure, focusing, composition and much more! Photographers of all skill levels are welcome!
Haverhill, Massachusetts was once known as the “Queen Slipper City” for its high percentage of shoes produced in the town. The town retains the look of a manufacturing town, and this look translates extremely well to the look of Black & White photography. On this walk, we will move about the downtown area and along the Merrimack River at dusk and into the night. Our task will be to focus our energies into how to effectively see and create images in Black & White.
Emerging Series- A Guideline for Photo Walks during the era of COVID-19
As the COVID lockdown ends and social restrictions begin to ease, we have decided to start offering our popular Hunt’s Photo Walks again.
Hunt’s Photo Education remains dedicated to the health and safety of every single attendee, student, and customer, first and foremost. We also are committed to the best possible learning experience. We have put forth rules and guidelines for Photo Walks that occur during the era of COVID.
•We will have no more than 6-8 attendees per Photo Walk with a single instructor
•We ask that all attendees wear a mask. (Please make sure the mask covers your mouth and nose.)
•We ask that all attendees socially distance 6 feet from one another, unless you are attending with the other person
•Hunt’s Photo Educators will be unable to physically handle others’ cameras
•Consider bringing sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer
•If you are sick or feeling unwell, stay home! We will gladly give you credit towards a future walk!
These guidelines will stay in place until further notice. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at classes@huntsphoto.com.
Register here

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.
Dress and Gear
•Make sure to dress accordingly with the most current weather report.
•Consider bringing wide angle or standard zoom lenses.
•A prime lens may also suit you well.
•Make sure to bring your tripod with a quick release plate and a shutter release, if you have one.
•Feel free to bring snacks and water, and a flashlight will likely help as well.
•Bring an extra camera battery and memory cards.
•As always, bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!

Online: Cityscapes- Magic in the City
2020-08-07 19:00 - 20:30
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
Photographers have been capturing cityscapes since the invention of the camera. Images of city skylines and urban landscapes show the passage of time in a unique way as the life advances year after year.
Emily Hojnowski of Hunt’s Photo Education will share the various techniques she utilizes to capture breathtaking images of cities. We’ll discuss when to shoot for the best light, how to use filters and other gear to accentuate effects, and the key factors in composing cityscapes. We’ll also discuss the best methods when shooting waterfront scenes as well as how to incorporate city life into your images.
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video and PDF link the next day!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?– We have an online store where you can purchase all our previously run classes here: https://ebay.huntsphoto.com/buy-previous-courses/

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Online: Photographic Depth- Using Apertures Effectively
2020-08-08 09:00 - 11:00
Below the course description (but before registration) will be a short explanation on how the class will run.
The Exposure Triangle is based upon a balance of ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture. These three ingredients together are the formula for a properly exposed image, but choosing your Aperture, and the subsequent depth of field, are often the key to defining your subject. Using a wide array of examples we will display and discuss various components and techniques to achieve more success, and creativity, in your photographs. Join us as we explore Apertures and Depth of Field!
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
“You Are Being Recorded” (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don’t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video and PDF link the next day!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?– We have an online store where you can purchase all our previously run classes here: https://ebay.huntsphoto.com/buy-previous-courses/

Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.
