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Hunt’s Portrait Workshop: Natural Light Portraits at Stevens-Coolidge

June 25, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

June 25, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location:
North Andover, MA
Featuring:
Portraits in natural light at the picturesque Stevens-Coolidge Place!
Skill Level:
Don Toothaker
Class size:
8 attendees
What to Bring:
  • Make sure to dress accordingly with the most current weather report.
  • A standard zoom lens is a good starting point
  • Portrait lenses range from 85mm to 130mm. Those lenses are recommended
  • You may choose a wider lens, such as a 35mm or 50mm, but be aware they will include more of the background
  • Feel free to bring reflectors
  • You will likely not need a tripod
  • Feel free to bring snacks and water.
  • Bring an extra camera battery and memory cards.
  • As always, bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!
Recommended Prerequisites:
Basic Knowledge of your Camera; an interest in portraits
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.

Join Hunt’s Photo Education for another entry in our series of portrait workshops where we will emphasize creating portraits using available light through subject placement and composition through the aid of diffusers and reflectors.
We will begin photographing late afternoon in the sunlight (and shade) and work to sunset. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.
For this workshop, we have chosen the Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover, Massachusetts for our shooting location. The Stevens-Coolidge Place is a unique estate in North Andover that benefits from a beautiful indoor space, but is also famous for beautifully maintained grounds that include a rose garden, greenhouse, and more. On this workshop, we will benefit from the Stevens-Coolidge Place?s outdoor grounds, which will offer us an excellent variety of shooting options. Please note that part of your ticket price goes to your entrance into the Stevens-Coolidge Place. Hunt’s Photo Education is extremely happy to be working in cooperation with the Stevens-Coolidge Place!

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