Loading Events

« All Events

Hunt’s Portrait Workshop: Portrait Lighting Bootcamp

March 5, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

See event details for registration information.

Class Summary

Date & Time:

March 5, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Featuring:
A workshop on practical lighting for portraits
Skill Level:
Paul Nelson & Don Toothaker
Class size:
10 attendees
What to Bring:
  • A standard zoom lens is always a good option
  • 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
  • You are welcome to bring your own flash and light modifier (soft box, etc). However, it will likely be easier for you to use what we have.
  • 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; interest in portraits
Misc:

Please Note: A Slight Change to COVID-19 Policies on Masks and Social Distancing
Until further notice, we will be requiring masks for our indoor classes. We also ask that you socially distance whenever possible.
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 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 our Portrait Lighting Bootcamp, where we will workshop portraits using practical lighting options. Lighting can be intimidating, whether using a speedlight on camera (or off) or a studio strobe. Our goal is to get each attendee more comfortable with the basics of lighting, demonstrate how and why to set up lights in certain ways, and how to create stunning portraits with these lights.
In the workshop, we will create three basic setups with models at each location: Creative lighting portraits; corporate head shots; and full-length portraits. We will utilize studio strobes, speedlights, and constant lighting in order to get you comfortable with using all three.
Most importantly, attendees will be guiding the setup (and take down) of all the gear. This allows for more hands-on working with everything involved with studio lighting, from the light to the light stand to the background.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own gear, but we will begin with gear that anyone can use, including:
-Studio Strobes
-Speedlights
-LED Lighting
-Radio Triggers
-Lightmeters
This workshop will emphasize creating portraits using studio light and/or strobes. Please note that we will be holding our Posing for Portraits on Saturday, February 5th. If you sign up for both workshops, you will receive an additional $50 off of the total! Use promo code ?Bootcamp? prior to signing up for Posing for Portraits!
Layout of the day:
9am- Introductions and Q&A
9:30am- Begin creating setups
10:30am- Demoing of setups (during this time, we will photograph each other- Be Prepared!)
11:30am- Brief Break
12-4pm- Photographing with models. We will have about 4 hours in three setups.
4pm- Takeaways from the day

Upcoming Featured Classes

Hunt’s Photo Walk: Copley Plaza in the Evening

Thursday, August 13th, 6:30-9:30pm • Copley Plaza, Boston • Featuring architecture, possible sunset, low light and night photography

Hunt’s Photo Walk: Bugs in the Field with Emilie Talpin, Kirkwood Gardens

Saturday August 15th, 9am-12pm • Kirkwood Gardens, Holderness, NH • Hand held, photographing close-up (macro) with an emphasis on bugs!

Hunt’s Photo Walk: Creative Photography at Cutler Park Reservation

Sunday August 16th, 9-11am • Cutler Park Reservation, Needham, MA • An easy trail walk full of plant life, peaking sunshine, and great expanses of water. This walk will cover looking for dramatic scenes, establishing directional light, and developing an artistic vision.

Beginner Photography in the Field: Moore State Park

Sunday August 16th, 9am-12pm • Paxton, MA • Bring your camera and your enthusiasm to learn all about photography in a hands-on, real-life environment!

Print Review Monthly: Printing in Black & White

Introduction- Wednesday August 26th, 6:30-7:30pm ET • Online! • Print Review- Wednesday September 2nd, 6:30-8pm • Hunt’s Melrose or Online! • This class will focus on editing for print in black & white and touch upon what images to consider that will make strong monochrome images.

Flash! Speedlights 101- Hunt’s Photo, Melrose

Saturday August 29th, 9am-1pm • Hunt’s Photo, Melrose • Delving into all about how to use your flash on camera (and maybe a little bit off-camera!)

Hunt’s Photo Workshops: Taking It to The Streets A Community Photo Walk with Jonathan Pitts-Wiley

Part 1- Online Introduction- Wednesday September 23rd, 7pm • Part 2- The Workshop- Sunday September 27th, 11am-2pm • Part 3- Image Review- Wednesday October 14th 7pm • Providence, RI • Join photographer Jonathan Pitts-Wiley and Hunt’s Photo Education’s Eryk White for an exploration of the scenic and historic neighborhoods surrounding Dexter Park in Providence’s vibrant West End. 

Hunt’s Photo Adventure: Provence, South of France- White Horses of the Camargue, Wine & Heritage

Friday October 2nd – Tuesday October 13th, 2026 • Reservation Fee- $2000, Total Cost- $7995 • Timeless beauty in the heart of Southern France