Hunt's Photo Education

Online: Personal Vision Series- "Colorful" (Image Review)
2023-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Introductory Presentation Wed Feb 8th, 7pm ? Image Review Tue Feb 28th, 7pm EST
Join Hunt’s Photo Education as we help grow your knowledge, creativity, and artistic expression with our expanded Personal Vision Series. These classes are designed to provide you time, opportunity, and guidance in shaping your creative photographic voice. We will give an overview on a specific topic in an online class session, then give you time to go into the field by yourself (or with someone else, if you choose) to complete an assignment based on that topic. We will reconvene a few days later for an online image review to discuss elements of your images.
The Personal Vision Series is a crossroads of many different ideas that we offer with Hunt’s Photo Education: Topic-based instruction/classes, Photo Walks, & Image Reviews. However, unlike a Photo Walk where we will all take a certain direction, for the ?Walk? portion, you will be asked to journey out on your own to photograph. This will cause you to be the driving force of your creativity and vision!
This month?s topic is “Cold”. We will have an instructional online presentation on the first date and will reconvene for our Image Review on the second date. You will have that time period in between to photograph and edit our assignment.
Your personal creative voice is critical to your growth as a photographer and as an artist. Join us for to help grow that voice!

Online: Beyond the Basics- Lenses: Choosing the Right Glass
2023-02-28 19:00 - 20:15
There are dozens of decisions to make before purchasing a lens or choosing one to add to your wishlist. Should you use a prime or zoom? Do you need a fast aperture? Why are some lenses so much more expensive? And why are some so heavy? There are even more basic questions worth addressing: What does each lens do? And there are some more complicated: Why would I want a 105mm lens vs. an 85mm lens for portraits? Join Hunt’s Photo Education as we walk you through all the things you should consider before purchasing a new lens.
Understanding more about cameras and lenses is a necessity to improving your flexibility when photographing in a variety of situations. This course is designed to help you feel more comfortable about what lenses should be used in different situations. It is recommended as a follow-up to our Beginner Photography course.
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
Want to get this class after it?s been run?– We have an online store where you can purchase all our previously run classes here.

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Melrose (Part 2)
2023-02-28 18:00 - 20:00
Do you have a new DSLR that you have no idea how to use?
Have you had your camera for 6 months, a year or more and want to take better pictures?
Are you putting your camera away because you just don?t see the difference between your expensive camera and your smart phone?
Learn to fully utilize your cameras potentials! Harness your creative power with?photography!
This is the essential class for anyone looking to take that first giant step into the world of photography! Our patient and entertaining instructors will cover all the basics in this hands-on class, including changing depth-of-field (controlling what?s in focus in the background), stopping or blurring the action in your scene, and many other basic picture-taking techniques.
Our two guarantees:
?You will learn a lot!
?You will have a fun time doing it!
Some character references:

?I was impressed with how well the class was run, the amount of material covered so thoroughly and how all different camera types were incorporated without it causing issues. I was really impressed with the whole experience. Great instructors!!?
?Everything was condensed and taught at a basic level which helped with the confusion I had before coming to class. Bottom Line: Great class for confused beginners.?
?Everything about this class was excellent. The instructors were patient and took time to answer every question thoroughly and we were given ample time to try out the techniques we were being shown. All in all, a wonderful experience.?
?Very much liked the instructors- knowledgeable, entertaining, encouraging, not judgmental. Loved the casual nature of the class and opportunity for one-on-one discussions. Excellent for me, as a novice.?

Online: Multi-Session Series- Mastering Manual Mode (Pt 3)
2023-02-27 19:00 - 20:30
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for our new Multi-Session Series. In our Multi-Session Series, we will meet over the course of a number of weeks, generally at the same time each week. During that time, we will discuss a specific element of a topic and end the session by giving a photographic assignment. That assignment will be due for completion before the next class meeting, and we will review those images at the start of the next session. If for some reason you cannot attend one of the sessions, don’t worry! They will be recorded and you will be able to watch them at your leisure!
Our Multi-Session Series is designed to “keep the conversation going” by engaging with our attendees in a more personal way. In each of these classes, we will have 10-15 attendees and provide direct feedback on images. We encourage photographers of all skill levels to consider these classes, as they will build upon your experience and provide an excellent chance to work on your imagery!
Mastering Manual Mode
Learning about photography can be a real challenge. There are so many pieces to the puzzle of photography, some of which use confusing terminology. For this reason, we often start newcomers off using the Priority Modes because it’s “easier”. In reality, these priority modes are just a short-term solution. It’s important to fully understand the “why” and “how” of your camera settings, and learning to master manual is an excellent way to do so.
This Multi-Session Series will focus on Mastering Manual Mode. In week 1, we?ll cover the technical side of aperture, shutter, and ISO. We?ll also discuss metering modes, reading your meter, and understanding histograms. In week 2, we?ll learn to control depth of field, focusing, and how lens choice affects aperture choice. By week 3, we?ll discuss how to use shutter speed effectively to either blur your motion or freeze your action. We?ll talk about shooting at night and in low light. We?ll also talk about ISO and how it controls image noise. In week 4, we?ll put everything together by discussing dynamic range, white balance, and how to get the correct exposure in camera every time. We?ll also answer the most important question of all: which change should I make to achieve my desired results?
Each week Emily will give an assignment to help further the topics covered in that week?s class. Students are encouraged to send in assignments that will be individually critiqued by Emily each week. This is a great opportunity to enhance your exposure skills while getting direct feedback on your week.
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. If for some reason you cannot attend one of the sessions, don’t worry! They will be recorded and you will be able to watch them at your leisure! During each class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Question box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
?You Are Being Recorded? (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don?t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
No online classes should be shared and cannot be shared in a public environment, including with camera clubs
The online content is the copyright of Hunt’s Photo Education and/or the Instructor. Please support our education team and instructors by not sharing this material! We appreciate your support, and it’s thanks to that support that we are able to continue producing content!

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Providence (Pt 2)
2023-02-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-16 18:00 - 20:00

Hunt's Photo Walk: An Evening at Boston Common & Public Gardens
2023-02-25 16:00 - 19:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education as we explore and photograph the historic Public Garden in Boston, MA. On this walk we will discuss settings and techniques for long exposures, architectural photography, subject development, black and white photography, and composition. We will also make use of afternoon light, sunset, blue hour, and civil twilight as we explore locations around the Gardens. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend!

Hunt's Photo Walk: Storytelling in The Old Port, Portland
2023-02-25 14:00 - 18:30
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for an evening/night photography walk in Portland, Maine. We will work on story telling details of the Old Port in Portland, the fishing industry, details of Commercial and Fore street, and some other areas. Our assignment will be to depict life in the Old Port as we see it. People, the influence of people, a sense of history, work, and movement will all be very relevant. We will work in color as well as black and white.

Toy (and Lego) Photography Workshop- Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2023-02-25 10:00 - 14:00
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!

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Holyoke
2023-02-25 09:00 - 13:00

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Hanover Pt 2
2023-02-25 09:00 - 11:00

Online: Hunt's Photo Talks: Photographing the Southwest with Bob Fletcher and Jeff Swinger
2023-02-23 19:00 - 20:30
Join Hunt’s Photo Adventure guest leaders Bob Fletcher and Jeff Swinger for a visual journey around the Southwest US. Bob and Jeff will discuss their time photographing in the Southwest, including the Valley of Fire, Mexican Hat and Monument Valley, and more, where they will be leading workshops in the fall of 2023. This webinar is FREE!
Please note: If you can’t attend live, no problem! Just register and we will send you the recording the following morning!

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2023-02-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-21 18:00 - 20:00

Hunt's Photo Adventure: Winter in the North Woods of Maine
2023-02-23 14:00 - 2023-02-26 10:00
***Please note new dates for this workshop***
Workshop Description
The forests and woodlands around Millinocket Maine are a vast and rugged region in any season, but especially so in winter. Snow, ice, and wind sculpt the landscape into dramatic scenes waiting to be seen and discovered. Winter is a challenging season for photography, but the image rewards can be uniquely beautiful for every hearty photographer. Just outside of Millinocket, The Golden Road serves as an unpaved highway into the heart of some very remote areas. Each day we will leave the comfort of our private, cozy cabins and explore areas along the Golden Road for inspiring views of Mount Kathadin, forests, wilderness ponds, the Penobscot River, and the always present chance of encountering a wide array of wildlife.
We will maximize our time in the field shooting a multitude of subjects as well as incorporating classroom instruction, critiques, and image review during the workshop.
Skill Sets: All Levels of Photographers are Welcome
Physical Activity: Medium. We will experience longer days as well as walking/scrambling over rocky terrain. Walking/Hiking up to a mile each way may be necessary.
During this Workshop We will Cover:
? Exposure
? Composition
? Metering
? Use of Lenses
? Subject Development
? Creative Thinking
? Shooting in Low Light
? Long Exposures
? Use of Filters (polarizers and ND)
? Caring for Your Equipment in Cold Weather
? Image Review
? Image Critiquing
What’s included:
?In-field instruction at each location
?Image Discussion and Review
What’s not included:
?Cost of lodging (We will be staying and meeting at the Kathadin Inn & Suites- 740 Central St, Millinocket, ME 207-723-4555)
?Cost of food
?Transportation to and from Millinocket
?Please note: We will carpool to minimize on the amount of vehicles within the park.
Recommended gear:
Camera, memory cards, batteries
A variety of lenses Wide angle, standard, and, of course, and telephoto zoom lenses (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at?rentals.huntsphoto.com!)
Tripod
Cable release
Polarizers and Neutral Density filters if you have them
Travel information
Please be aware that you will need transportation to and from Millinocket, Maine. In the Great North Woods, we will carpool to minimize on the amount of vehicles.
Hotel information
We will be staying at the Kathadin Inn & Suites in Millinocket 207-723-4555. Please note: Your rooms are not included in the cost of your ticket. Please contact them as soon as possible. We are listed as the Hunt’s Photo Group.
Upon signing up for this walk, you will receive a confirmation email. This will list more specific instructions regarding this workshop.

Online: Special Guest Series- Goodbye Flash? with Jake Hicks
2023-02-22 19:00 - 20:30
Please note: This webinar is now FREE to attend!
As a full-time professional photographer that has spent 20+ years exclusively using strobes, photographer Jake Hicks was skeptical of what LEDs could offer. This short talk discusses why he was extremely surprised at what the Rotolight lights can do and how they will change the way photographers work for the better. He will explain the benefits Rotolight lights have on his workflow and explain many of the features that make Rotolight unique in that regard.
Jake Hicks is a commercial fashion and portrait shooter based out of London UK. Jake?s work is often described as bold, vibrant, colourful and of course different. In a world where we all see thousands of images a day, Jake strives to catch his viewers attention by showcasing engaging in-camera lighting effects as well his signature highly saturated colour gel shots.
Jake has been shooting commercially for close to two decades and in recent years has also become very well known for his engaging educational content, both online with video tutorials and with his international workshops. Like his personal work, Jake is passionate about instilling foundational knowledge in new and young photographers that focuses on teaching them how to keep the skills in the camera, and not just on the screen.

Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 24 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–90 minutes to 2 hours– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
?You Are Being Recorded? (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don?t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video link the next day!
Want to get this class after it?s been run?– We have an online store where you can purchase all our previously run classes here: https://edu.huntsphoto.com/buy-previous-courses/
No online classes should be shared and cannot be shared in a public environment, including with camera clubs
The online content is the copyright of Hunt’s Photo Education and/or the Instructor. Please support our education team and instructors by not sharing this material! We appreciate your support, and it’s thanks to that support that we are able to continue producing content!

Beyond the Basics- Next Steps: Understanding Manual Exposure (Part 2)- Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2023-02-22 18:00 - 20:00
Please note: This is a 2-part class that will meet on the dates listed above
After learning ?the basics? of digital photography, become more comfortable in the world of digital photography by taking the next step.
Learning about photography can be a real challenge! For this reason, we often start newcomers off using the “Priority Modes” (Ex. Aperture Priority) because it’s “easier”. In reality, these priority modes are just one solution. For some photographers, there is only the manual mode. But why is it important to shoot in the Manual mode? Are there reasons to use manual vs. Aperture priority and vice-versa? How can we maximize usability?
While our Beginner class scratches the surface of these functions, this Beyond the Basics class will cover in-depth:
?Your Camera?s Light Meter and how it works
?Use of Aperture Priority vs. Manual modes
?Histograms
?Photographing in RAW vs. Jpeg
We will also give an assignment to do outside of class in order to help strengthen your photographic abilities!
Understanding the full-functionality of your camera is a necessity to improving your flexibility when photographing in a variety of situations. This course is designed to help you feel more comfortable about how to change your camera?s settings in those situations. It is recommended as a follow-up to our Beginner Photography course.

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Manchester (Part 2)
2023-02-22 18:00 - 20:00

Online: Get Even MORE Organized- File Management 201
2023-02-21 19:00 - 20:30
Are you ready to take your file management to the next level? In this online class, Hunt’s Photo Educator Emily Hojnowski will take you beyond just throwing your images into organized folders. We will spend a bit more time discussing how a professional photographer organizes, backs up, and manages the thousands of images captured each year!
We’ll dive deeper into the following topics:
-Hard Drives
-Cloud-based storage
-Creating unique file naming systems
-Backing up your phone images
-Organizing edited photos
and much more!
If you’ve taken our File Management 101 class and you want more information, this is a great next step!
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
?You Are Being Recorded? (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don?t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video and PDF link the next day!

Online: Multi-Session Series- Mastering Manual Mode (Pt 2)
2023-02-20 19:00 - 20:30

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Providence
2023-02-20 18:00 - 20:00

Hunt's Photo Walk: Fan Pier After Dark
2023-02-18 17:00 - 20:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a night photography adventure in Boston’s burgeoning South Boston Waterfront. During the walk, we will discuss many of the aspects of photographing in low light and at night, including exposure, focusing, composition, and more. Photographers of all levels are welcome!
Fan Pier is located in the South Boston Waterfront, commonly referred to as the “Seaport District”, which is one of the fastest growing areas in Massachusetts. It holds the beautiful ICA Boston- Institute of Contemporary Art; the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center; one of the first modern “Innovation Districts”; the Harpoon Brewery and Taproom; and many hotels and nearly one hundred restaurants. It’s vibrant, filled with people, and truly fabulous to photograph. On this walk, we will photograph at Fan Pier, the ICA, along the waterfront, and more, making use of evening light, civil twilight, and night time.

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Manchester
2023-02-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-15 18:00 - 20:00

Flash! Speedlights 101- Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2023-02-18 09:00 - 13:00
This class is all about two things: Learning how to use the basics of your flash on the camera and how (and why) to take the flash off the camera.
Join Hunt’s Photo Educator Rebecca Wade as we discuss how to take pictures using a speedlight, and make them look great, no matter what the situation. We will discuss photographing people, but also photographing product and how flashes work. We’ll talk all about the basics, including modes, settings, and more!
Whether you own a flash and have no idea how to use it, you want to take great photos at functions and family events that are in low light, or you just want to learn how to add a flash into your repertoire, this course is for you!

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Hanover
2023-02-18 09:00 - 11:00

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, South Portland (Pt 2)
2023-02-16 18:00 - 20:00

Multi-Session Series- Adobe Lightroom Classic- File Management & Editing (Part 3)- Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2023-02-16 18:00 - 20:00
This is a great opportunity to build up your editing skills in Lightroom!
Adobe Lightroom is the choice program for professionals and amateurs, with ever-growing capabilities and options. However, there are many levels to understanding in the program. How do we organize our photos? What do we do to make basic changes? Once we learn those changes, how can we ?step it up? and figure out what to we?re supposed to do? How do we make images pop? And finally, how do we put it all together and making finishing touches to our images.
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a course that helps answer many of these questions. Often, Lightroom users struggle with the inability to determine what changes are ?good? or ?correct?. While those terms are subjective, we will help you along in the editing process to see how to make determinations along the way.
This is a Multi-Session Class! In Week 1, we will begin by discussing how to organize your images for quick retrieval via keywords, ratings, and more, as well as giving a description on how to consider organizing your photos on your computer. Specifically, we will cover brief computer file management, the importance of keywords, flagging and rating photos, and searching metadata to find images. In Week 2, we?ll start with the basic adjustments using Basic Development controls. More than anything, we will be emphasizing global changes and understanding what can be done with an image in Lightroom. We?ll then dive into Color, Curves, Contrast & Clarity & Texture. These changes will help make your images pop. In Week 3, we?ll discuss advanced editing, including local adjustments, such as radial and graduated filters, and how to ?finish? the image- sharpening, noise reduction, and more.
In-between each session, we will give assignments to help you become more proficient and grasp the material! This class is strongly recommended for anyone looking to further their skills with Lightroom!
An important note about this course! There are now a few different versions of Adobe Lightroom right now. This course is specifically on Adobe Lightroom Classic. The other version of Lightroom, commonly known as ?Adobe Lightroom CC? (yes, we understand you may be confused by this) is a more mobile and cloud-based program. The look and feel of the program is completely different? This course is specifically on Adobe Lightroom Classic. (See graphic on the right.) If you are unsure, feel free to email us at classes@huntsphoto.com. Important: If you are taking this course, make sure to download/update the program in advance, as you will not be able to download the program at the store. Older versions, such as Lightroom 5 or 6, are also acceptable, though not all functions will be available.

Hunt's Photo Adventure: Mid-Coast Maine in Winter- Lighthouses and Steam Trains
2023-02-16 13:00 - 2023-02-19 11:00
The coast of Maine is distinctive, beautiful, and highly photogenic. The many small towns of Mid Coast Maine are home to a dramatic shoreline, quaint fishing harbors, and dramatic lighthouses. Over the course of this short weekend workshop, we will photograph Pemaquid Point Lighthouse at sunset and other locations along the coast. We will also photograph the Wiscasset Steam Railway for one of its steam train events.
Each location we will photograph makes for a dynamic destination that will challenge photographers of every skill level.

Beyond the Basics- Next Steps: Understanding Manual Exposure- Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2023-02-15 18:00 - 20:00
