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Hunt’s Photo Workshop: Water Drops (and more!)

July 1, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

July 1, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:
Hunt's Photo, Melrose
Featuring:
Water Drop Photography, set up and execution, gear and settings
Skill Level:
Paul Nelson
Class size:
8 attendees
What to Bring:
  • Bring your camera with memory cards and an extra battery, as we?ll be doing a lot of shooting.
  • A macro lens is recommended for this workshop. (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at rentals.huntsphoto.com!)
  • You can also use a number of options for lenses, but it should be close focusing
  • We will be using flash for this workshop, but you do not need to own one.
  • Make sure to bring your tripod with a quick release plate and a shutter release, if you have one.
  • Feel free to bring snacks and water
  • As always, bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!
Recommended Prerequisites:
Basic Knowledge of your Camera
Important Notes:
If you are attending this workshop, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the workshop. 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..

Water Drop Photography is a style wherein one drops a liquid into another liquid and photographs it in a way that emphasizes the “unseeable”–little droplets, the corona of the drop, and more. This style uses high speed flash in order to stop the action instead of fast shutter speed. It is a simple technique that can be achieved with even the most rudimentary gear, but it can produce infinitely different results. Just like snowflakes, you’ll never be able to duplicate a water drop.
In this workshop, we will begin with a live demo describing the gear, settings, set-up, and execution of water drop photography. We’ll then dive right in, beginning simply and then moving on to not just water droplets, but also other items! Photographers of all skill levels are welcome, but one should come with patience!
Two important notes: We will be using flash in this workshop. You do not need to own a flash, and we may use only what we have anyway, but you are welcome to bring one if you have one in order to understand how to replicate it on your own. Also, to minimize on gear and space, we will be working in groups of two.

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