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Hunt’s Photo Walk: Photographing on the USS Salem

August 23, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

August 23, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location:
Quincy, MA
Featuring:
Join us for a morning of exploring and photographing the historic USS Salem!
Skill Level:
All Skill Levels Welcome. For physical activity, please see "Misc" section.
Instructor:
Don Toothaker
Class size:
8 attendees
What to Bring:
  • Make sure to dress accordingly with the most current weather report. We will be doing a fair amount of walking, so be prepared for that as well and wear comfortable shoes.
  • Bring as little as possible with you, as there are spots on this tour where you can encounter small, tight spaces. Review your camera bag and carry only what you need.
  • No tripods or flashes will be allowed on this workshop. Also, make sure to bring a small bag or camera bag, as we will be in tight spaces. We strongly recommend low aperture lenses, such as a 24-70mm, or fast primes, such as 35mm, 50mm, or 85mm.
  • Bring an extra camera battery, if you have one.
  • Bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!
Recommended Prerequisites:
Basic Knowledge of your Camera
Misc:

Please note: There are spots on this tour where you can encounter small, tight spaces and have to climb up/down ladders. 

 

As always, if you are sick or feeling unwell, STAY HOME! You must contact classes@huntsphoto.com prior to the event for a credit towards a future walk. Please see Cancellation Policy for details.

Important Notes:
If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Policies:
Refund / Cancellation Policy

Refund Policy – Classes / Walks / Workshops

For classes, walks, & workshops, cancellations and postponement can be made up to 48-hours prior to the scheduled time. Refunds cannot be granted for cancellations placed less than 72-hours/3-days before a class or walk, but you can receive a 75% credit toward a future class, walk, or workshop.

For all cancellations, you must contact classes@huntsphoto.com prior to the event. If you register for a class and do not show up, your payment will be forfeited.

Code of Conduct Policies

By registering for a class, workshop, walk or event, you are agreeing to our Code of Conduct as described below.
At Hunt’s Photo Education, we treat each other with respect and dignity. This means that all students and employees are entitled to participate in an environment that is free of harassment, bullying and discrimination.
Harassment, bullying and discrimination take many forms, including:

  • Unwelcome remarks, gestures or physical contact
  • The display or circulation of offensive, derogatory or sexually explicit pictures or other materials, including by email and on the Internet
  • Offensive or derogatory jokes or comments (explicit or by innuendo)
  • Verbal or physical abuse or threats

We are committed to a safe workspace for both our employees and students. As such, we reserve the right to remove a student if the above policies are violated.

Recording Content Policies

All instruction and information taught at Hunt’s Photo Education is the property of Hunt’s Photo and/or the instructor(s) involved. Class material, including handouts, PDFs, online and video content, cannot be shared in a public environment, including with camera clubs, or posted online to streaming services, such as YouTube, without express written consent. We also ask that our classes are not audio or video recorded without consent, including but not limited to the use of smart glasses, body cameras, smart phones, computers, tablets, or smart watches. If consent is given, this information cannot be posted online or distributed without express written consent.

Launched in 1947, the USS Salem is the last heavy cruiser to serve the United States Navy.  A vital member of the North Atlantic Fleet as the flagship for the 6th Fleet, she and her crew saw service in Cuba and throughout the Mediterranean.  Currently in dock at the Quincy Shipyard where she was built and commissioned, the USS Salem is now a ship museum open to the public for viewing and tours.  Join us for a morning of exploring and photographing this historic ship!

Please note: A portion of the cost of your ticket goes to the entrance to the USS Salem.

Also… There are spots on this tour where you can encounter small, tight spaces and have to climb up/down ladders. 

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