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Hunt’s Photo Experience: Dynamic Outdoor Portraits (with Flash) with Westcott and SIGMA

November 9, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

November 9, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location:
Hunt's Photo, Melrose
Featuring:
Live portrait sessions outdoors with natural light and strobes!
Skill Level:
All Skill Levels Welcome
Co/Guest Instructor:
Photographer Henry Marte
What to Bring:
  • Bring your camera with a memory card.
  • For lenses, you have a variety of options. Standard portrait lenses are between 70mm and 135mm, but you can also use wider lenses, such as 50mm, 35mm, or wider to include more of the sky.
    Recommended Prerequisites:
    Basic Knowledge of your Camera
    Important Notes:
    You should receive a confirmation email upon signing up. We will also send a reminder 48 hours prior. If you need to cancel for any reason, please email us at classes@huntsphoto.com.

    Whether you enjoy taking portraits in natural light or with flash, there is so much to learn about how to create a dynamic portrait. Photographer Henry Marte will be conducting live portrait sessions outdoors (weather dependent!) using interesting and dynamic models. We will discuss the importance of lighting and how to effectively use speedlights and strobes in an outdoor environment. Bring your camera and a lens!

    Please note: We have a few of these sessions throughout the weekend! Click here to see all available sessions, as well as our other seminars and experiences. These sessions will be smaller in group size, giving you more of a chance to ask questions! In case of inclement weather, we may hold the sessions indoors.

     

    About Henry Marte
    Henry is a published photographer and credited filmmaker. He specializes in various forms of photography, including portrait, events, headshots, drone, and commercial photography. Other than attending MassArt’s Documentary Film School, he is almost entirely self taught. He runs a small media production studio called Marte Media, based out of Western Avenue Studios in Lowell. Some of his clients include Spartan Race, UMass Lowell, Phillips Academy, Navigation Brewing Company, and more. Originally from NYC, he now calls Lowell, Massachusetts his home. He enjoys New York style pizza, walks with a camera, and hiking to active volcanoes.

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