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Hunt’s Portrait Workshop: Portraits at the Arnold Arboretum with Natural Light and Flash

June 14, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

June 14, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location:
Boston, MA
Featuring:
Portraits with natural light and flash at the picturesque Arnold Arboretum!
Skill Level:
All Skill Levels Welcome, but having a basic understanding of photography, camera settings, and being familiar with your camera is important.
Instructor:
Rebecca Lajoie
Class size:
6 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
  • We will have a few flash units and triggers for use. If you have your own, you are welcome to bring them.
  • 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
Misc:

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.
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..

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 then separately demonstrate reasons to add in flash.
We will be photographing mid-afternoon in the sunlight (and shade). Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.
We will be holding this workshop at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston. This wonderful location has terrific greenery and well-manicured lawns, perfect for any portrait session!

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