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Hunt’s Photo Adventure: Spring in Solon

June 7, 2023 - June 11, 2023

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

June 7, 2023 - June 11, 2023

Location:
Solon, Maine
Featuring:
Featuring classic New England in the Spring
Skill Level:
Don Toothaker
Class size:
6 attendees
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:
Working 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.

Policies:
Refund / Cancellation Policy

Refund Policy – Adventures

For most Photo Adventures, a deposit of 25% of the total cost of the workshop is required to hold a spot. Please note: Deposits are non-refundable, but you can receive a 50% credit toward a future adventure. Within 45-days, all payments are non-transferable.
For Photo Adventures under $1,000, we may only have the total cost payment option. In this case, 25% is non-refundable.
For national adventures (excluding Alaska), final payments are due one month prior to the start of the workshop.
For international adventures (and Alaska), final payments are due 90-days prior to the start of the workshop. We strongly encourage travel insurance!

For all cancellations, you must contact classes@huntsphoto.com

Spring in the woods of Maine is an exciting time for creativity. Each May, the woods come alive with new growth that will inspire any photographer. Colorful wildflowers, blooming trees, 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 our Spring Photo Adventure: a four-day workshop featuring hands on instruction during daily field trips, in-depth classroom discussion, and professional guidance 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 outdoorsmen 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.

Skill Sets
: All Levels of Photographers are Welcome
Physical Activity: 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
What?s included:
?Cost of lodging
?Cost of most meals, provided by the Evergreen?s Restaurant
?Daily excursions in and around locations in Solon
?In-field instruction at each location
?Image Discussion and Review
What?s not included:
?Transportation to and from Solon, Maine
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.

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