Hunt's Photo Walk: Newburyport in the Evening
2023-12-22 15:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Walk Description
Join Hunt’s Education for a walk in the downtown area of Newburyport. During the walk, we will discuss numerous aspects of photographing in the evening, including long exposures, composition, subject development, Exposure, Black and White Photography, and more!
On this walk, we will focus on capturing this historic town in the evening. We can also expect the city to be dressed for the holidays. Our walk will lead us downtown and to the Gillis Memorial Bridge. Photographers of all levels are encouraged to attend!

Hunt’s Photo Walk: Beacon Hill in the Evening
2023-12-23 15:30 - 18:30
Join Hunt’s Photo Education on a walking photographic tour of Beacon Hill in the evening. 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!
For generations, Beacon Hill has been one of Boston’s most appealing neighborhoods. Quaint historic streets, beautiful Brownstones, and unique detail help make Beacon Hill a rewarding location for photographers of every skill level. We will also benefit from the area being decked out for the holidays, which will create great interest and subject development in our photos!

Online: Digital Photography Basics 1- Exposure, The Big Three Settings, Modes, and More
2024-01-02 19:00 - 20:15
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 one of the first classes to consider when you’re getting started with your Digital SLR or Mirrorless camera. We will discuss Exposure (how light works with the camera), the Big Three Settings (Aperture, Shutter Speed, & ISO), how they affect your picture and how to set them, and what mode to set it to on your camera! We’ll discuss 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. We recommend taking this class prior to Digital Photography Basics 2, which is the next logical step!
Join us to start learning about Digital Photography!
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!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?
If you want to purchase this or any other of the classes we have done, you can certainly do so. Just send us an email at classes@huntsphoto.com and we can send you the invoice. (We prefer having folks in our classes, but this option is available as well if you want to see it!)
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!

Online: Personal Vision Series- "Celebrate the Season" (Image Review)
2024-01-02 19:00 - 21:00
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 “Celebrate the Season”. 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!

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt’s Photo, Melrose
2024-01-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-06 09:00 - 13:00
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.”

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2024-01-04 08:00 - 17:00

Online: Get Organized: File Management 101
2024-01-04 19:00 - 20:30
Do you love taking photos but are unsure of what to do with them? Do you leave images on your memory card or scattered throughout your computer in various folders? This class is all about organizing your computer files to make them easier to find. Join Hunt’s Photo Educator Emily Hojnowski as she answers the age old question “What do I do with all of these images now that I’ve taken them!?” This course will cover the following topics:
•Creating a file management system
•Where to store your images
•File naming
•Raw vs JPG
•and more!
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!

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt’s Photo, Manchester
2024-01-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-17 18:00 - 20:00

Flash! Speedlights 101- Hunt's Photo, Providence
2024-01-07 10:00 - 14:00
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, South Portland
2024-01-09 18:00 - 20:00

Online: Digital Photography Basics 2- Focus, Lenses, Depth of Field, RAW and More
2024-01-09 19:00 - 20:15
In a continuation of our Digital Photography Basics 1 class, this course continues by discussing more very important elements, including how to get better results with focusing, depth of field, photographing in RAW vs JPEG and more! This course offers an excellent opportunity to continue learning about the many elements of Digital Photography!
Join us as we continue learning about Digital Photography!
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!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?
If you want to purchase this or any other of the classes we have done, you can certainly do so. Just send us an email at classes@huntsphoto.com and we can send you the invoice. (We prefer having folks in our classes, but this option is available as well if you want to see it!)
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, Melrose (Part 2)
2024-01-10 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: Adobe Lightroom Classic- File Management in Lightroom
2024-01-10 18:30 - 20:30
Developed by photographers, for photographers, Adobe Lightroom provides amateur enthusiast and photographers with the necessary tools for basic image management and high-level image post-production.
This course focuses on 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
•Importance of Keywords
•Attributes– flagging, rating, color coding
•Searching metadata to find images
•And more!
Lightroom is an extremely robust and important manager of files, and knowing how to utilize it is paramount to being able to find and edit your images!
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!

Multi-Session Series- Adobe Lightroom Classic- File Management & Editing- Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2024-01-11 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.

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt’s Photo, Providence
2024-01-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-14 09:00 - 11:00

Hunt's Photo Adventure: Winter in Yellowstone National Park
2024-01-13 - 2024-01-20
Photographing Yellowstone National Park during the winter is a memorable experience for every photographer. January, with its snow and cold temperatures, transforms America’s oldest national park into a wondrous land full of unique opportunities to photograph wildlife amid the dramatic landscapes of winter. For the week we will explore the park in two parts to capitalize on the best wildlife and landscape opportunities possible. The first half of the trip will be spent exploring the northern section of the park. Each day we will leave by van from Gardiner Montana in search of bison, moose, coyotes, fox, bobcat, and more along the Lamar Valley Road. Whenever possible we will photograph scenic landscapes as well. We will spend the second half of our trip exploring the interior of the park by custom snow coaches specially designed for traveling over snow. Each day we will leave from West Yellowstone Montana searching for the best wildlife activity and landscapes the interior has to offer. Traveling the park in these specialized vehicles is quite an adventure.
Itinerary
Jan 12 – Arrive Bozeman Montana (Friday fly in by afternoon- Stay at Best Western, N 7th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: (406) 587–5261)
Jan 13 – Depart for Gardiner, MT Approx 10am in van; check in to hotel – Absaroka Lodge- 310 Scott St W, Gardiner, MT 59030 Phone: (406) 848-7414
Jan 13- 15 – Use van for exploring the Northern section of the park
Jan 16 – Check out of hotel in the morning, spend half of the day in Lamar Valley. Depart for West Yellowstone in van approx 2pm. Arrive West Yellowstone after sunset for hotel check-in – Best Western Desert Inn, 133 N Canyon St, West Yellowstone, MT 59758 Phone: (406) 646-7376
Jan 17-19 – Use Snow Coaches to explore interior of Yellowstone (three full days)
Jan 20 – Early Morning Departure for Bozeman and flights home
What’s included:
•In-field instruction at each location
•Local Transportation & Guides in Yellowstone
•Cost of Hotels Best Western, Bozeman (406-587-5261) on January 12; Absaroka Lodge in Gardiner (406-848-7414) on January 13-16; and Best Western Desert Inn, West Yellowstone (406-646-7376) January 16-20
What’s not included:
•Flight to and from Bozeman, MT; any additional transportation to the Best Western Hotel in Bozeman, MT
•Cost of meals
Skill Sets: All Levels of Photographers are Welcome
Physical Activity: Low. Minimal hiking, but photographing for long periods of time outside in the cold. Please see note below about weather.
In this workshop we will cover:
Autofocus, including with photographing wildlife
Exposure
Composition
Metering
Use of Lenses
Subject Development
Creative Thinking
Shooting in Low Light
The cost of this trip includes the cost of lodging, but does not include the cost of flight to Bozeman, MT or meals during the trip.
A Note About Weather (and weather gear)
On this workshop, we will be working in the extreme cold. For winter weather, dress in layers. Pack insulated, waterproof or water-resistant pants (ski pants or fleece-lined pants), fleece tops, base layers, neck gaiters, hats that cover your ears, gloves, warm socks, insulated boots with good tread, and a waterproof insulated jacket or vest. Boot gaiters also come in handy to keep snow from sneaking inside your boots.
Payments
A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total cost of the trip is required upon sign-up to secure a spot. The remaining balance is due 90 days prior to the workshop. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Recommended gear:
Camera, memory cards, batteries
Wide angle, standard, macro and telephoto lenses (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at rentals.huntsphoto.com!)
Tripod
Polarizers and Neutral Density filters if you have them
Travel information
Participants MUST arrive on Jan 12, 2024 during the day. Arrange cab (about 60 dollars) or hotel shuttle (free) from Bozeman Airport to Best Western, Bozeman MT. Shuttle Service stops at 5pm.
Participants may fly home on Jan 20th, but must have a flight no earlier than 230pm.
Hotel information
We will be staying at the Best Western, Bozeman (406-587-5261) on January 12; Absaroka Lodge in Gardiner (406-848-7414) on January 13-16; and Best Western Desert Inn, West Yellowstone (406-646-7376) January 16-20. Please note: Hotel rooms are blocked off under Hunt’s Photo Group, but participants must call and secure room under their own name.

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt’s Photo, Holyoke
2024-01-13 09:00 - 13:00

Toy (and Lego) Photography Workshop- Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2024-01-13 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!

Video Basics- Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2024-01-16 18:00 - 20:00
Course Description
Photographers everywhere love that digital cameras have the capability of creating videos. But what important settings are there? How can I take full advantage of my camera that has 4K 60fps, and what am I even saying when I say those words??? I just want to make a great video- what do I need to know?!
Well, fret no more! Video Basics is geared for photographers that want to use their camera for occasional videos! This is the class that is going to give you insight into the basic settings and why to set them; how to take full advantage of the best qualities of your camera, and leaves a lot of the higher-end technical stuff out of the picture.
In this jam-packed course, we’ll cover basic camera settings (some of which you’re used to from still photography); basic menu settings such as frame rates, resolution, and codecs; framing, composition, and cinematography basics. The goal of this course is to send you on your way much more confident about how to set up your next video.

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, South Portland (Pt 2)
2024-01-16 18:00 - 20:00

Online: Creating Abstract Macro Photographs
2024-01-16 19:00 - 20:00
Please Note- There are two Registration Options- First Session Only or Both Sessions
Abstract photography opens a world of possibilities to create with our cameras! Add in a macro lens and you have the opportunity to create something truly unique! Join Hunt’s Photo Educator Emily Hojnowski for a fun and educational class that will have you saying, “Cool! What the heck is that? How do I do that?”
In our presentation session, we’ll cover all the tips and tricks necessary to make your abstract macro shot look intentional! Emily will also discuss how to properly light your subject by discussing the setups as well as displaying the final shot!
You will also have the opportunity to take part in the second session– an image review. Those that register for both sessions will be given an assignment to create their own abstract macro photographs and submit for an image review two weeks later. This will be an excellent opportunity to not only receive feedback on your own work, but also see the creative visions of others, too!
Join us, do something fun, and get creative!

Online: Multi-Session Series- Editing in Adobe Lightroom Classic
2024-01-17 18:30 - 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 limited 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!
Editing in Adobe Lightroom
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. 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 this three-week course that helps answer many of these questions. What’s most important about this course is that we will give weekly editing assignments, and we will review those edits at the start of the following week. 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.
In week one, we’ll talk about file types and adjustment ranges using Basic Development controls. More than anything, we will be emphasizing global changes and understanding what can be done with an image in Lightroom. In week two, we’ll dive into Color, Curves, Contrast & Clarity & Texture and begin to discuss a variety of masking techniques. These changes will help make your images pop. Finally, in week three, we’ll discuss advanced editing, including Sharpening, HDR, Pano stitching and more.
Each week, we will give an assignment and students will upload their edited photos prior to the next class. We will, by and large, be working with your images in the class.
This class is strongly recommended for anyone either looking to just get started with editing, or to fine-tune your editing skills!
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. 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)
2024-01-18 18:00 - 20:00

Multi-Session Series- Adobe Lightroom Classic- File Management & Editing (Part 2)- Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2024-01-18 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.

Online: Multi-Session Series- Mastering Manual Mode
2024-01-18 19:00 - 20:30
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for our 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!

Online: Special Guest Series- Photographing the Coast and Techniques for Editing with Tony Baldasaro
2024-01-18 19:00 - 20:30
This online class will meet Thursday January 18th & 25th, 7-8:30pm EST
Two of the greatest advantages of living near the coast are the photographic opportunities afforded twice daily: Sunrise and Sunset. The coastline has natural obviously natural beauty, but how to create impactful images can be elusive and frustrating. How do we plan for weather? How do we decide to expose our images? And how do we have the foresight to plan out our images in the field with post-processing in mind?
In this 2-part online class, guest photographer Tony Baldasaro will share his experiences on how to best photograph along the coast, from prep work to in-the-field techniques to post-processing.
In session one, Tony will cover tips on creating impactful images of sunrise and sunset along the coast, including:
• Proper Equipment & Settings
• The challenge of dynamic range
• Shooting to the Right and how to use your Histogram
• Compositional techniques to keep in mind in the field
• The concept of “collecting assets” – shooting in the field with post processing in mind.
In session two, Tony will tackle the challenge of post-processing, including:
• His techniques for managing files in Lightroom
• Choosing impactful images.
• Using layers in photoshop for simple blending techniques.
• The difference between global and local adjustments.
• Using masks in Lightroom to make local adjustments
About Tony Baldasaro Having called New England my home for nearly 50 years, Tony has grown accustomed to not only the seasonal changes, but also the sometimes volatile weather that comes with those changes and has come to love photographing in all of the conditions New England has to offer.
With more than 20 years of photography experience, he loves creating images that depict not only natural landscapes, but the animals found in those landscapes as well. Specifically, he loves creating images of birds in their natural habitat.
In addition to photography, Tony has been a teacher and school official for nearly 30 years. Merging his two passions, photography and education, gives him the opportunity to do what he loves most: Teach and create. He looks forward to continuing to teach and create moving forward.

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!

Hunt's Photo Adventure: Winter in Yellowstone National Park
2024-01-20 - 2024-01-27
Photographing Yellowstone National Park during the winter is a memorable experience for every photographer. January, with its snow and cold temperatures, transforms America’s oldest national park into a wondrous land full of unique opportunities to photograph wildlife amid the dramatic landscapes of winter. For the week we will explore the park in two parts to capitalize on the best wildlife and landscape opportunities possible. The first half of the trip will be spent exploring the northern section of the park. Each day we will leave by van from Gardiner Montana in search of bison, moose, coyotes, fox, bobcat, and more along the Lamar Valley Road. Whenever possible we will photograph scenic landscapes as well. We will spend the second half of our trip exploring the interior of the park by custom snow coaches specially designed for traveling over snow. Each day we will leave from West Yellowstone Montana searching for the best wildlife activity and landscapes the interior has to offer. Traveling the park in these specialized vehicles is quite an adventure.
Itinerary
Jan 19 – Arrive Bozeman Montana (Friday fly in by afternoon- Stay at Best Western, N 7th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: (406) 587–5261)
Jan 20 – Depart for Gardiner, MT Approx 10am in van; check in to hotel – Absaroka Lodge- 310 Scott St W, Gardiner, MT 59030 Phone: (406) 848-7414
Jan 20- 22 – Use van for exploring the Northern section of the park
Jan 23 – Check out of hotel in the morning, spend half of the day in Lamar Valley. Depart for West Yellowstone in van approx 2pm. Arrive West Yellowstone after sunset for hotel check-in – Best Western Desert Inn, 133 N Canyon St, West Yellowstone, MT 59758 Phone: (406) 646-7376
Jan 24-26 – Use Snow Coaches to explore interior of Yellowstone (three full days)
Jan 27 – Early Morning Departure for Bozeman and flights home
What’s included:
•In-field instruction at each location
•Local Transportation & Guides in Yellowstone
•Cost of Hotels Best Western, Bozeman (406-587-5261) on January 19; Absaroka Lodge in Gardiner (406-848-7414) on January 20-23; and Best Western Desert Inn, West Yellowstone (406-646-7376) January 23-27
What’s not included:
•Flight to and from Bozeman, MT; any additional transportation to the Best Western Hotel in Bozeman, MT
•Cost of meals
Skill Sets: All Levels of Photographers are Welcome
Physical Activity: Low. Minimal hiking, but photographing for long periods of time outside in the cold. Please see note below about weather.
In this workshop we will cover:
Autofocus, including with photographing wildlife
Exposure
Composition
Metering
Use of Lenses
Subject Development
Creative Thinking
Shooting in Low Light
The cost of this trip includes the cost of lodging, but does not include the cost of flight to Bozeman, MT or meals during the trip.
A Note About Weather (and weather gear)
On this workshop, we will be working in the extreme cold. For winter weather, dress in layers. Pack insulated, waterproof or water-resistant pants (ski pants or fleece-lined pants), fleece tops, base layers, neck gaiters, hats that cover your ears, gloves, warm socks, insulated boots with good tread, and a waterproof insulated jacket or vest. Boot gaiters also come in handy to keep snow from sneaking inside your boots.
Payments
A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total cost of the trip is required upon sign-up to secure a spot. The remaining balance is due 90 days prior to the workshop. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Recommended gear:
Camera, memory cards, batteries
Wide angle, standard, macro and telephoto lenses (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at rentals.huntsphoto.com!)
Tripod
Polarizers and Neutral Density filters if you have them
Travel information
Participants MUST arrive on Jan 19, 2024 during the day. Arrange cab (about 60 dollars) or hotel shuttle (free) from Bozeman Airport to Best Western, Bozeman MT. Shuttle Service stops at 5pm.
Participants may fly home on Jan 27th, but must have a flight no earlier than 230pm.
Hotel information
We will be staying at the Best Western, Bozeman (406-587-5261) on January 19; Absaroka Lodge in Gardiner (406-848-7414) on January 20-23; and Best Western Desert Inn, West Yellowstone (406-646-7376) January 23-27. Please note: Hotel rooms are blocked off under Hunt’s Photo Group, but participants must call and secure room under their own name.
