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Hunt’s Photo Adventure: Fall in Solon, Maine

October 5, 2022 - October 9, 2022

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

October 5, 2022 - October 9, 2022

Location:
Solon, Maine
Featuring:
Featuring landscapes and classic New England, in Central Maine during the Autumn
Skill Level:
Don Toothaker
What to Bring:
  • Camera, memory cards, batteries
  • Wide angle, standard, 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
Recommended Prerequisites:
Basic Knowledge of your Camera
Misc:

Regarding cabin accommodation:
Please note that there are 5 cabins on the Evergreens campground and we have rented all of them. With this in mind, our excursion will have an absolute maximum of 5 attendees, unless we have attendees that choose to share accommodations.
As the Evergreens campground states on their site, ?Our small cabins sleep up to 5 comfortably and our 2 large, two-story cabins sleep up to 11 each.? Each cabin is fully furnished with single beds, carpeting, electricity, bathrooms with hot and cold running water, shower, sink and toilet. The cabins are open concept.

Central Maine is a spectacular sight with beautiful scenery that will inspire every photographer. Woodlands, streams, waterfalls, the night sky, and local culture all make for fantastic photo opportunities as we explore, learn, and create in and around the rural town of Solon, Maine.

Solon, and the Evergreens Campground, will host this Adventure: a four-day workshop featuring hands-on instruction during daily field trips, in-depth classroom discussion, and professional guidance from Hunt’s Photo’s Director of Photo Adventures Don Toothaker in a rustic, relaxed atmosphere.
Solon is a small town at the edge of some of Maine?s premier wilderness areas. Once home to a vibrant farming and logging industry, Solon is now a quiet village that caters to outdoorsman and eco-tourism year round.

The homey Evergreen Campground is situated along the banks of the historic Kennebec River amid towering pine trees, stately maples, and beautiful birch. This peaceful setting is where attendees will stay in rustic cabins. All meals will be served in the log-hewn lodge, along the historic Kennebec River at the Evergreens Campground, where we will also hold classes and presentations. Daily field trips will provide everyone with a variety of subjects that showcase the beauty and diversity of the region.
Physical Activity: Low/Medium. The longest hike we will go on will be 1/2 mile, round trip, and there will be some slightly tricky terrain, but this will be minimal.
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 is all-inclusive. While you will need to travel to Solon, Maine, your fee will include food and lodging for the entire weekend. We will carpool whenever possible to minimize on vehicles.
Regarding cabin accommodation:
Please note that there are 5 cabins on the Evergreens campground and we have rented all of them. With this in mind, our excursion will have an absolute maximum of 8 attendees.
As the Evergreens campground states on their site, “Our small cabins sleep up to 5 comfortably and our 2 large, two-story cabins sleep up to 11 each.? Each cabin is fully furnished with single beds, carpeting, electricity, bathrooms with hot and cold running water, shower, sink and toilet. The cabins are open concept.

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