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Hunt’s Photo Adventure: Acadia National Park in the Fall

October 19, 2022 - October 23, 2022

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

October 19, 2022 - October 23, 2022

Location:
Bar Harbor, Maine
Featuring:
Featuring the mountain vistas, ocean views, harbor scenes and much more from Acadia National Park
Skill Level:
Don Toothaker
Class size:
7 attendees
What to Bring:
  • Camera, memory cards, batteries
  • A variety of lenses Wide angle, standard, and, of course, and telephoto zoom lenses (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at?rentals.huntsphoto.com!)
  • Tripod
  • Cable release
  • Polarizers and Neutral Density filters if you have them
Recommended Prerequisites:
Working Knowledge of your Camera
Misc:

Travel information
We will be meeting at the hotel at 3pm on the first day of the workshop. Transportation to and from Bar Harbor, Maine and the hotel (including flights) is not included, but all on-site transportation once at the hotel is included.
Hotel information
We will be staying at the Port Inn Bar Harbor, 40 Kebo St, Bar Harbor ME, 207-288-5403. Please note: Your rooms are NOT included in the cost of your ticket, but we have rooms set aside. After booking with us, make sure to call to put your name on one of those rooms. We are listed as the “Hunt’s Photo Group”.

Acadia National Park is a unique photographic destination unlike any other. Highly photogenic in every aspect, Acadia offers photographers of every skill level a multiple of opportunities. Here you can shoot miles of dramatic coastline, crashing waves, mountain and ocean vistas, culturally rich towns, classic New England harbor scenes, historic carriage roads, wildflowers, wildlife, a stunning lighthouse, and so much more. Join us as we explore the island and reveal its unique diversity in locations such as Bass Harbor, Cadillac Mountain, Jordan Pond, the Seawall, Schoodic Peninsula, and more. Each day we will work on concepts of Subject Development, Exposure, Image Composition, Architectural Photography, Black and White Photography, Low Light Photography, and Long Exposures. Acadia is a breathtaking visual experience that will stay with you forever.
We will maximize our time in the field shooting a multitude of subjects as well as incorporating classroom instruction, critiques, and image review during the workshop. Once on location we will utilize local transportation to and from each destination.
What’s included:
?Fees associated with the park
?In-field instruction at each location
?Image Discussion and Review
What’s not included:
?Transportation to and from Acadia
?Cost of food
?Cost of hotel (We will be staying and meeting at the Port Inn Bar Harbor, 40 Kebo St, Bar Harbor ME, 207-288-5403)
?Please note: We will carpool to minimize on the amount of vehicles within the park.
Skill Sets: All Levels of Photographers are Welcome
Physical Activity: Medium. We will experience longer days as well as walking/scrambling over rocky terrain.
During this Workshop We will Cover:
? Exposure
? Composition
? Metering
? Use of Lenses
? Use of Light Modifiers
? Subject Development
? Creative Thinking
? Shooting in Low Light
? Long Exposures
? Use of Filters (polarizers and ND)
? Image Processing
? Image Review
? Image Critiquing
The cost of this trip does not include the cost of lodging, transportation to and from Acadia, or meals during the trip.
Recommended gear:
Camera, memory cards, batteries
Wide angle, standard, macro and telephoto lenses (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at rentals.huntsphoto.com!)
Tripod
Cable release
Polarizers and Neutral Density filters if you have them
Travel information
We will be meeting at the hotel at 3pm on the first day of the workshop. Transportation to and from Bar Harbor, Maine and the hotel (including flights) is not included, but all on-site transportation once at the hotel is included.
Hotel information
We will be staying at the Port Inn Bar Harbor, 40 Kebo St, Bar Harbor ME, 207-288-5403. Please note: Your rooms are NOT included in the cost of your ticket, but we have rooms set aside. After booking with us, make sure to call to put your name on one of those rooms. We are listed as the “Hunt’s Photo Group”.
A deposit is required to secure your spot on this workshop. All payments are due 30 days prior to the workshop.

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