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Toy (and Lego) Photography Workshop- Hunt’s Photo, Melrose

January 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

January 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
Hunt's Photo, Melrose
Featuring:
Hands-on instruction on everything macro...with toys!
Instructor:
Emily Hojnowski
Class size:
10 attendees
What to Bring:
  • A Macro lens will be your best lens of choice for this workshop. Remember, we have a rental department at rentals.huntsphoto.com
  • Alternatively, you could consider a prime lens (ex 50mm) or a long telephoto zoom lens, but macro is still best
  • Macro filters or extension tubes could also work
  • We will be bringing lots of toys and other props to photograph for this workshop. However, we find in our macro workshops that our attendees value shooting some things of their own as much if not more than what we bring. So, while we will have those toys and props, feel free to bring your own!
  • 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
  • Bring an extra camera battery and memory cards.
  • As always, bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!
Recommended Prerequisites:
Basic Knowledge of your Camera
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.

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..

Come see your photography through the eyes of a kid and transform your toys into life size photos!
In this dual macro/still life class, we’ll spend our day creating a variety of still life set ups, unique macro scenarios, different lighting techniques, compositions, and how to tell a story when working with toys. We will cover exposure, composition, how to use macro lenses and extension tubes, how to set up lighting, how to use light modifiers and more!

We will be bringing lots of toys and other props to photograph for this workshop. However, we find in our macro workshops that our attendees value shooting some things of their own as much if not more than what we bring. So, while we will have those toys and props, feel free to bring your own!

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