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Hunt’s Photo Adventure: Vermont in Winter

February 8, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - February 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

February 8, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - February 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am

Location:
In and Around Woodstock, VT
Featuring:
Featuring classic New England and winter landscapes
Skill Level:
All Skill Levels Welcome
Instructor:
Don Toothaker
Class size:
6 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:
Basic Knowledge of your Camera
Misc:

Travel information
Please be aware that you will need transportation to and from Vermont. While there, we will carpool to minimize on the amount of vehicles.

Hotel information
We will be staying at the Align Inn, 5817 Woodstock Rd, Quechee, VT 802-295-7600. Please note: Your rooms are not included in the cost of your ticket. Please contact them as soon as possible. We are listed as the Hunt’s Photo Group.

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

Workshop Description

In any season, Vermont is a highly photogenic, bucolic combination of rural atmosphere and classic New England scenes. Red barns, covered bridges, rolling landscapes, and abstract formations of ice make Vermont appealing even during winter. Winter is a challenging season for all photographers, but it also provides ample opportunity for beautiful and rewarding images. We will explore several areas around Woodstock Vermont that challenge and reward photographers of all skill levels.

Some Locations We Will Explore:
Queechee
Woodstock
Jenne Farm
The Sugar Shack
Country Stores
Billings Farm

We will maximize our time in the field shooting a multitude of subjects as well as incorporating classroom instruction, critiques, and photographic assignments each day.

Skill Sets: All Levels of Photographers are Welcome
Physical Activity: Low to Medium. We will experience longer days as well as limited walking.

During this workshop we will cover:
• Exposure
• Composition
• Metering
• Use of Lenses
• 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:
•In-field instruction at each location
•Image Discussion and Review

What’s not included:
•Cost of lodging (We will be staying and meeting at the Quality Inn 5817 Woodstock Rd, Quechee, VT 802-295-7600)
•Cost of food
•Transportation to and from Vermont
•Please note: We will carpool to minimize on the amount of vehicles

Recommended gear:
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

Travel information
Please be aware that you will need transportation to and from Vermont. While there, we will carpool to minimize on the amount of vehicles.

Hotel information
We will be staying at the Align Inn, 5817 Woodstock Rd, Quechee, VT 802-295-7600. Please note: Your rooms are not included in the cost of your ticket. Please contact them as soon as possible. We are listed as the Hunt’s Photo Group.

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