Hunt's Photo Education

Hunt's Photo Walk: Nature at Horn Pond
2025-10-18 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join Hunt’s Photo Education as we explore Horn Pond’s 102-acre body of water along the Aberjona River in Woburn, Massachusetts. On this walk, we will emphasize landscape, wildlife, and macro photography! We will work on creative imagery, utilizing the color of the season, but also discuss black & white photography and techniques such as panning & zooming to create a dramatic and fine art effect. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend!
Horn Pond is a wonderfully scenic area, offering many outdoor activities such as hiking and bike riding. These same trails are an excellent place to explore many types of photographic opportunities, emphasizing nature, landscape, and macro. On many of our walks, the quality of day can positively or negatively affect how our images turn out. On this walk, we will emphasize making the best out of any situation, whether cloudy, sunny or rainy (well, not too rainy). Bring your creative thoughts!
We recommend having both a standard zoom lens and telephoto zoom lens, preferably one that will go to 200mm or above.
Please note: There will be a good amount of walking on this Photo Walk. Nothing too treacherous, but make sure to wear comfortable shoes!

Hunt's Street Photography Walk: Salem, Mass in October
2025-10-18 10:00 - 13:00
The city of Salem is synonymous with the Salem Witch Trials of the late-1600s, and although the trials took place outside what is now commonly known as Salem, the city has adopted them as part of its identity. Many of the city’s cobblestone walks, 17th-19th century houses & architecture, and cemeteries have been maintained, reflecting Salem’s identity as a haunted community.
On this walk, we will be working on street photography in one of the wildest times of year in Salem- October! Prepare yourself for frights, sights, and lots and lots of people, as these streets can become incredibly busy! Part of getting great street photography is finding good opportunities for subject matter, and this will give you many great chances! Join us for a fun-filled morning.
Please note: Parking in Salem can be extremely difficult this time of year. We strongly recommend you consider taking the commuter rail into Salem. With that in mind, make sure you leave yourself plenty of time!

Video Weekend Workshop - From Concept to Final Cut
2025-10-18 10:00 - 17:00
Join Tamron and Hunt’s Photo Education on a 2-day video production workshop featuring The Kitchen in Melrose!
Tamron Americas and Hunt’s Photo Education are teaming up for a special video workshop led by renowned photographer and filmmaker André Costantini. In this hands-on event, participants will learn essential video production skills while collaborating on a branding-style video for The Kitchen–a cooking school near our Hunt’s Melrose location– for use on social media. The workshop offers a unique opportunity to work with industry professionals, gain practical experience, and contribute to a meaningful project supporting a local culinary institution. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced creator, this workshop promises valuable insights and a chance to make a real impact through visual storytelling!
This is a 2-Part class. Part 1 will be a Video Production Seminar on Friday October 17th, 6-8pm in our Hunt’s Melrose store location. We will reconvene on Saturday, October 18th from 10am-12pm for our Hands-On Location Shoot at The Kitchen in Melrose, located about a mile from our Hunt’s Melrose store. After shooting, we will return to Hunt’s Melrose for lunch, provided by Tamron, from 12:30-1:30pm. We will then hold a Video Editing Class from 2-5pm in our Hunt’s Melrose classroom.
About Gear- Each attendee will have an opportunity to create footage during the production portion, but we will all be working together as a group and working on elements of production. Tamron will also have loaner lenses available to use!
Join us for a unique shooting experience!

About André Costantini
André is a filmmaker, editor, photographer, and musician. He has spent the past 20 years creating commissioned documentary and industrial films and an award-winning comedy. André has produced and directed several films for PBS including the New England Emmy Award winning film featured the Pulitzer Prize and World Press photojournalist John Moore. His relationship with Tamron spans almost 30 years.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Nature and Landscapes at Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH
2025-10-19 08:30 - 11:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education as we explore Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, New Hampshire. On this walk, we will emphasize landscape, wildlife, and macro photography! We will work on creative imagery, utilizing the color of the season, but also discuss black & white photography and techniques such as panning & zooming to create a dramatic and fine art effect. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend!
Please note: There will be a good amount of walking on this Photo Walk. Nothing too treacherous, but make sure to wear comfortable shoes!

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Hanover Pt 2
2025-10-19 10:00 - 12:00
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.?

Creating Cyanotypes Mini-Sessions- Hunt's Photo, Waltham
2025-10-19 10:00 - 12:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education as we dive into hand-printing!
Cyanotypes are quite literally BLUE prints that can be simply made by placing a negative on top of a piece of coated paper (or other material) under UV light (or the sun) for a period of time. Once washed in water, the resulting print produces a brilliant blue image on a white background.
During our mini-sessions, we will create cyanotypes by coating (and drying) papers and fabrics, create test prints and final prints, and discuss additional elements to change the look of our final prints, including bleaching and toning. We will be utilizing hand-made UV boxes in the store (so if the weather isn’t great, we don’t have to rely on the sun).
To prepare for this class, we will send out a pre-recorded video a few days prior to the class where we will discuss the process, materials needed, and the preparation to be working with the cyanotype chemistry (see Misc notes above). We will also discuss how to create a digital negative. In advance of the class, we will be creating your own digital negatives from an inkjet printer, so you don’t actually need a negative and you don’t need a printer, as we will be printing them in the store.
One Final Note: All chemistry, negative creation (up to 8×10), and some papers will be provided. You are welcome to bring other papers or fabrics, if you would like to use them.
This class is also one that you are welcome to take multiple times. Come try it out, then come back and create more! You can be a beginner or an intermediate creator!
A few items of note:
• In this workshop, we will be utilizing cyanotype chemistry, consisting of ferric ammonium citrate (for light sensitivity) and potassium ferricyanide (for color). As described by the chemistry company Photographers Formulary, “…[Potassium Ferricyanide] is not particularly toxic… [unless] placed in a strong acid solution; however, strong acid is not used in the cyanotype process.”
• Because we will be working with chemistry, you must follow all instructions given regarding chemistry and personal protective equipment.
• Because this chemistry can stain, we will be taking precautions and wearing gloves. We strongly recommend bringing an apron, one that you won’t mind if it changes colors.

Hunt's Photo Talks: Sports Shooting with Sony- Hunt's Photo, Providence
2025-10-19 12:00 - 13:00
Come learn the techniques you need to make memorable sports images whether you are shooting Little League or the World Series. We’ll explore choosing the right gear to mastering your camera’s settings, all in order to make a great image. Topics include Creative Composition, Camera Settings, Autofocus, Accessories, New Technologies and more.
This seminar is FREE and will be taught by Sony tech rep Jon Helgason.

Online: Color Management- Monitors, Profiles, Color Spaces, and More!
2025-10-21 18:30 - 20:30
What is Color Management? Why is it important to shoot RAW? Why (and How) do I need to calibrate my monitor? Why do images look different on different computers or devices?
If you want to know the answers to any of these questions, we implore you to join us for our Intro to Color Management class, where we will discuss the importance of all elements of color. We will discuss, among other points:
• A brief workflow of how to get the most accurate color, from camera to print
• The importance of monitor calibration, including a live demo
• The differences in color spaces and monitors
• How to use the Xrite Colorchecker (and similar reference targets)
Color management is an essential part of photography. Join us as we demystify the workflow!
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 live?
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!

Intermediate Photography: Getting the Look in Your Photography- Hunt's Photo, Waltham
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00
Intermediate Photography – Getting the Look is designed to help you expand on your foundational technical knowledge while diving deeper into the creative side of photography. In this class, you’ll learn how to shape the “look” of your images by using light, shadow, color, and composition as storytelling tools. We’ll explore how creative choices influence mood, energy, and emotion—helping you capture not just what a subject looks like, but what it feels like.
In Intermediate Photography – Getting the Look, we’ll go beyond exposure and focus on crafting photographs with intention. Through hands-on exercises, we’ll explore how to use color theory, light and shadow, and compositional techniques to enhance storytelling and create photographs with mood and impact. By the end of the class, you’ll feel more confident in making creative choices that give your images their own distinct look and feel.
Taking our Beginner Photography OR Digital Photo Basics 1 and 2 classes (or equivalent experience) is recommended prior to this course.

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt’s Photo, South Portland
2025-10-22 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.”

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Melrose (Part 2)
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00

Intro to Film- Hunt’s Photo, Waltham
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:30
Film Photography is making a comeback! Come learn what makes film so unique and beautiful and learn how to best use your film camera with instructor Mike Pacheco!
This is the essential class for anyone looking to either get into film photography or relearn the basics that they once knew. Discussion points in the class will include:

The basic settings on film cameras, including exposure, aperture and shutter speed
Properly loading, unloading, and storing film
Current films (“film stocks”) and what unique characteristics they hold
What to look for and how to achieve amazing results!
Hands-on shooting demos!

Attendees should all have a working film camera, along with a working battery. (Hunt’s Photo sells most film camera batteries.) If you are unsure whether your camera is fully functional, we strongly recommend you contact us at classes@huntsphoto.com and schedule a time that we can check it out!
Want to learn more about film? Check out some of our Developing Film classes! (Scanning is included in the cost of that class!)
Get into the world of film and see what the fuss is all about!

Online: Multi-Session Series- Working with Landscape Photography (Pt 3)
2025-10-23 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!
Landscape Photography
Landscape photography is one of the most easily accessible genres of photography and is enjoyed by many. What does it take to create a landscape image that stands out? Join Hunt’s Photo Education as we go beyond “F8 and be there” and dive deep into the technical, artistic, and practical aspects of landscape photography.
In week one, we’ll cover what it takes to plan and the settings necessary for your best shots. We’ll also talk about the gear all landscape photographers should have in their bags and what to do when the weather just won’t cooperate. In week two, we’ll edit landscape images from start to finish using Adobe Lightroom Classic. By week three, we’ll discuss composition, dynamic range, depth of field, and focus. We’ll also discuss when to shoot in color and when to shoot in black and white. In our last week, we’ll cover shooting and editing HDR images and panorama images in Adobe Lightroom Classic. We’ll also cover shooting landscapes at night as well as astrolandscapes. Each week, Emily will give an assignment to hone your new skills and each student will receive individualized critiques. Emily is also available to answer any questions along the way.
Join us for this fun and unique multi-session series that will help you develop your skills with landscapes!
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. 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!

Hunt's Photo Nifty Fifty Workshop: Olde Sturbridge Village
2025-10-24 09:30 - 16:00
About the Nifty Fifty Workshops
Every photographer at one point or another has the internal struggle before going to photograph: What lenses should I bring with me today? The common answer is as many as I can without being too uncomfortable. And so we pack up our wide, standard, telephoto, prime, and macro lenses and head out into the field, forcing ourselves to endure limitless choices while sacrificing simplicity.
Our Nifty Fifty workshops flip the script and force you to only carry one lens: A 50mm lens, nostalgically referred to as a “nifty fifty”. With limitations, what can you achieve?
Workshop Description
Located an hour west of Boston, Sturbridge Village is a proud replication of an 18th century New England town. Sturbridge Village is a living history museum that features many authentic period buildings and homes to explore and enjoy. The village is also inhabited by re-enactors who provide colorful insight to life in New England during the 18th century. Sturbridge Village is a wonderful destination for a multitude of photographic opportunities as well as a glimpse into a bygone era.
Olde Sturbridge Village is perhaps one of the best places to have both a Photo Walk and a class. There’s a little bit of everything at this living history museum, from macro and closeup with fine details to architecture, from portraits to landscapes. On this workshop, we will photograph both indoors and outdoors, in regular light as well as very low light. We will focus our energies and use only a 50mm lens to create our photographs, which will be both limiting and expressive!
Image Review
We will follow this workshop up with an image review. We ask that you submit three images for review.
Join us for a great experience!
*Question: Are other prime lenses acceptable? Olympus/Panasonic users may use a 25mm lens, since it gives the same look as a 50mm and other primes can be used as an alternative, but we ask that you try to keep it at one prime in as close to that range as possible. Remember- this is a “nifty fifty” workshop, not a “mighty ninety” workshop. (And does that even really rhyme?)

Hunt's Photo Walk: Zoo Lights! Franklin Park Zoo in the Evening
2025-10-24 18:30 - 21:30
Franklin Park Zoo has over 100 different types of animals, BUT every once in a while, the Zoo plays host to a different kind of animal that glows in the dark!
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a trip to the Zoo during their evening special Zoo Lights. On this walk, we’ll discuss how to photograph in low-light environments without the use of a tripod and get the best image possible. Effectively photographing lights during the “blue hour” and at night can be a challenge. However, with proper exposure and balance of composition, you have the ability to capture great detail and color through your lenses. Join us for this beautiful opportunity!
Please note: Your ticket does NOT include entrance to the zoo. You can obtain tickets here

Hunt's Photo Walk: Finding Color in Marblehead
2025-10-25 09:00 - 13:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Educator Don Toothaker as we walk downtown Marblehead in search of color and creativity. This is a fantastic opportunity to focus on composition, subject development, and photographic aesthetics. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.

Hunt's Portrait Workshop: Urban Portraits Along the Riverwalk in Lowell with Natural Light (and Flash!)
2025-10-25 14:00 - 17:30
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for another entry in our series of portrait workshops where we will be utilizing the natural, urban environment to work into our portraits. Brick buildings and cityscapes will all work into our compositions as we create a more working class feel in our portraits–a very unique look. To a certain extent, these will be environmental portraits where the environment plays a role in creating the scene. Utilizing your environment in photographs is key to creating a fun portrait shoot! We will emphasize creating these portraits using available light through subject placement and composition with the aid of diffusers and reflectors. We will then separately demonstrate reasons to add in flash.
We will begin photographing late afternoon in the sunlight (and shade) and work to sunset along the Merrimack River along the Riverwalk in Lowell. We will be using Westcott (FJ80, FJ200, FJ400) strobes/flashes as well as Westcott diffusers, both of which are excellent brands for creating stunning portraits.
This workshop will be co-taught by Hunt’s Photo Educator Paul Nelson and professional photographer Henry Marte. Both have extensive portrait experience and will take you through the full process, from naturally lighting a subject, to how to properly expose while using strobes, to how to actually use the strobes themselves!
Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.
About Henry Marte
Henry is a published photographer and credited filmmaker. He specializes in various forms of photography, including portrait, events, headshots, drone, and commercial photography. Other than attending MassArt’s Documentary Film School, he is almost entirely self taught. He runs a small media production studio called Marte Media, based out of Western Avenue Studios in Lowell. Some of his clients include Spartan Race, UMass Lowell, Phillips Academy, Navigation Brewing Company, and more. Originally from NYC, he now calls Lowell, Massachusetts his home. He enjoys New York style pizza, walks with a camera, and hiking to active volcanoes.

Hunt’s Photo Walk: Beacon Hill in the Evening
2025-10-25 15:30 - 18:30
Join Hunt’s Photo Education on a walking photo walk of Beacon Hill in the evening. During the walk, we will discuss many of the aspects of photographing in low light, 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.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Arnold Arboretum in the Fall
2025-10-26 09:00 - 12:00
The Arnold Arboretum in Boston is a 281-acre preserve cultivated by Harvard University, featuring terrific greenery, well-manicured lawns, trees, flowers and plants of all sorts! The location can be a photographer’s delight, with a variety of color throughout the year, with sweeping landscapes as well as macro and close-up opportunities.
On this Photo Walk, we will be photographing the Arboretum in the fall! This will be a fantastic opportunity to work on landscapes and macro while photographing the change of the seasons, all within the confines of the beautiful rolling landscapes of the Arnold Arboretum!

Online: Personal Vision Series- A Sense of the Season WITHOUT foliage (Image Review)
2025-10-28 19:00 - 21:00
Introductory Presentation Thursday October 16th, 7pm EST
Image Review – Tuesday October 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 “A Sense of the Season WITHOUT foliage”. Fall in New England is a spectacular and inspiring season. Colors abound everywhere as tree foliage turn from green to brilliant yellows, orange, and red. However, there is much more to Fall in New England than colorful foliage. Explore other aspects of the season without foliage.
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, South Portland (Pt 2)
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00

Online: The Art of Food Photography
2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:30
Photographing food is a challenging endeavor that requires a knowledge of photography, of food, and the patience to not snack on what you’re photographing!
In this seminar based class, we give some tips and tricks on how to take mouth-watering images of foods and the best practices to make your food look appetizing in camera. We will discuss topics such as:
-Choosing food
-Exposure
-Texture
-Storytelling
-Composition
-White balance
… & 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 90 minutes– 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- Working with Landscape Photography (Pt 4)
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:30

Hunt's Photo Adventure: The Scottish Highlands
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-09
Workshop Description
The mountainous region of northwest Scotland, known as the Scottish Highlands, is a landscape photographer’s delight. The Highlands, created centuries ago by fire and ice, are an inspiring mix of dramatic mountains, moody lakes, and dynamic light. The scenery here is simply stunning. Our journey through the Highlands will also take us through quaint villages, ancient castles, renowned distilleries, and more. By design, we will explore the rugged landscapes of the Highlands while also enjoying the best of Scotland’s proud culture too. Undoubtedly, the Scottish Highlands will ignite your passion for adventure and creativity.
General Itinerary
Attendees should look for an overnight flight to Edinburgh on Oct 30th, arriving Oct 1st. Arriving in Edinburgh about noon or earlier is desirable. Once at the hotel we will drop luggage and gear and set out to explore. If you plan to arrive earlier than Oct 31st, you must make your hotel reservations.
Oct 31, 2025 –
• Arrive Edinburgh Airport. Taxi to Hotel (Apex Grassmarket Hotel- Address: 31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS, United Kingdom)
• Approx. 1pm: Afternoon/Evening shoot around historic Edinburgh and have Dinner (dinner NOT included in price of workshop)
Nov 1, 2025 – 10am – Depart for Glencoe (Isle of Glencoe Hotel, Nr Fort William, Glencoe PH49 4JY, United Kingdom)
Nov 1 – 4
• While in Glencoe we will explore various local areas of interest for landscapes, nature, and culture
• Please note that weather conditions and light can/may change our itinerary
Nov 4, 2025, 9am – Depart of Isle of Skye (Cuillins Hotel, Scorrybreac Rd, Portree IV51 9QU, United Kingdom)
Nov 4 – 8
• While on the Isle of Skye we will explore the village of Portree, Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Quiraing, Duntulm Castle, Uig, Elgin, Fairy Pools, and more
• Please note that weather conditions and light can/may change our itinerary
Nov 8 – 9am – Depart for Edinburgh (Hampton Inn By Edinburgh Airport, 5 Almond Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 9GN). Dinner in hotel that night NOT included.
Nov 9 – Flights home
Your trip includes:
Workshop Lodging Food (unless where noted) Local Transportation
Your trip does not include:
International Flights Cancellation/Travel Insurance (Strongly recommended) Alcoholic drinks Gratuity at any hotels, etc
Accommodations
Apex Grassmarket Hotel (1 night)
Isle of Glencoe (3 nights)
Cullin Hills Hotel (4 nights)
Hampton Inn, Edinburgh (1 night)
Your passport will be required for this workshop.
Skill Sets: Photographers of all levels are welcome. Non-photographer guests are welcome to attend, but please note: This is a photography workshop
Physical Activity: Medium. We will walk in the Highlands and tour historic sites, towns, and villages for several hours each day.
Payments
A 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.

Mastering Bird Photography with Shawn Carey and Mike Milicia- Hunt's Photo Waltham
2025-11-01 09:00 - 17:00
Shawn Carey and Michael Milicia will lead this one-day classroom seminar crammed with tips and techniques that will help bring your avian imagery to the next level.
Mike and Shawn will be prepared to discuss a wide range of topics including fieldcraft, composition, exposure, metering, autofocus, histograms, minimizing noise, camera setup, flight photography, tripods, lens choice, sharpness, light angles, bird behavior, poses, head angles, travel tips, and more.
The exact content will be guided in large part by audience questions which will be welcome and encouraged throughout the day. A concerted effort will be made to make this class beneficial for both beginners and more experienced bird photographers.
Please note: There will be a one-hour lunch break from 12:30-1:30pm and two 15-minute breaks during this time. You are welcome to leave the classroom and return!

Hunt's Photo Adventure: Autumn in New Orleans & The Louisiana Bayou
2025-11-02 - 2025-11-07
Workshop Description
Hunt’s Photo Adventure leaders Bob Fletcher and Jeff Swinger invite you to a unique Photo Adventure to New Orleans & the Louisiana Bayou. The trip will have a variety of subjects, from street photography and architecture to wildlife and swampy landscapes!
During the first two days, we will explore the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, the Garden District, and the Gothic above-ground cemetery that you have seen so often on television and in movies. We will photograph architecture and street performers, ride on an historic streetcar, and enjoy the warm ambiance of New Orleans.
For the remaining days, prepare yourself for an adventure through the swamps and bayous of Louisiana! You will embark on your journey in a custom-built vessel with a covered roof to keep you dry and cool. Tours are narrated by Capt. Billy Gaston–born and raised in the Bayou. (Toilet facilities are available on board the boat with special attention given to seniors and the physically challenged.)
Don’t miss this great trip!
Itinerary
Nov. 2 – Arrival & French Quarter

Arrive by 11:00 AM at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Photo walk in the French Quarter, exploring the famed Bourbon Street and soaking in the vibrant Cajun atmosphere
Enjoy the unique architecture, street performers, and lively energy
Check into hotel
Dinner will be in the French Quarter

Nov. 3 – French Quarter & Garden District

Start the day with a walk in the French Quarter
Sip coffee and savor beignets at the iconic Café Du Monde
Hop on a historic streetcar to the Garden District for a photo walk
Lunch will be in the Garden District
Reference: Historic Garden District Homes
Capture the beauty of Greek Revival mansions, antebellum treasures, and ancient oak trees lining the streets
Visit the Gothic cemetery with its above-ground tombs, famously featured in films and TV shows
Dinner will be in the French Quarter
Explore Frenchmen Street, renowned for live music, art, shopping, and incredible photo opportunities

Reference: Frenchmen Street Guide
Nov. 4: Journey to Morgan City & Bayou Adventure

After breakfast, check out and depart for Morgan City
Check into your hotel
Head to the Marina and meet Captain Billy, a Cajun local guide
Embark on an afternoon boat trip through the bayou, photographing wildlife such as alligators, bald eagles, and other bird species, as well as the iconic cypress trees and grasslands
Dinner in Morgan City

Nov. 5: Morning Bayou Exploration & Evening Celebration

Take off from the marina for an early sunrise boat trip, capturing the bayou in its best light.
Post-production class after the tour
Enjoy a catered Southern Low Country Shrimp Boil
Live music from local artists will provide the perfect Cajun vibe to end the day.

Nov. 6: Another Day on the Boat

Spend a morning exploring the bayou by boat, revisiting favorite spots, and discovering new areas to photograph.

Nov. 7: Departure day

Depart Morgan City and head back to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for your flight home.

What’s included:

In-field instruction throughout the entire workshop
Post-production time using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop
Image reviews and critiques, as requested
All local vehicle transportation and tour boat transportation with our local guide
Local Cajun guide and boat captain, born and raised in the bayou

What’s not included:

Flight and baggage to and from New Orleans
Lodging
Meals
Tips to our local guide and Cajun musicians
Trip insurance, which is recommended for any Hunt’s Photo Adventure

Skill Sets: All Levels of Photographers are Welcome
Physical Activity: Low to Mild, mostly just walking
In this workshop we will cover:

Tracking Focus
Exposure
Composition
Metering
Use of Lenses
Subject Development
Creative Thinking
Shooting in Low Light

Recommended gear:
Camera(s), plenty of memory cards and camera batteries
Wide angle, standard, and telephoto lenses (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at rentals.huntsphoto.com!)
Tripod and/or monopod
Polarizers and Neutral Density filters
Sunscreen, bug repellent
Travel information to MSY
Arrive by Nov. 2nd before 11:00 am. At 11:00 am on Nov. 2nd there will be a group pick-up at Louis Armstrong Int’l Airport (MSY). You will be returned to MSY by 1:00 pm on Nov. 7th for your flight home. If these dates and/or times do not work for you, consider coming in a day earlier or staying a day later.
Hotel information
Lodging is not included in the cost of this Adventure. Hotel reservations have been secured for the group in New Orleans and Morgan City, LA. This essential information will be shared during the registration process once full payment for the workshop has been completed. After that, please contact the hotels directly and provide them with your name and credit card details to finalize your room reservation.
About Weather
November brings comfortable temperatures in Louisiana, with lows in the 50’s and highs in the mid-70s, ideal for exploring and photographing outdoors.
Participants should use ONE (1) soft-sided rolling duffle for luggage and ONE (1) camera case. Pack conservatively as the portage room is limited.
Payments
A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required upon registration to secure a spot. The remaining balance is due 60 days before the start of the workshop. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance for any Hunt’s Photo Adventure in case you need to cancel.

*All images on this page courtesy Joe O’Connell, Harper’s Ferry, WV

Hunt's Photo Walk: Nature at World's End
2025-11-02 09:00 - 12:00
Walk around the beautiful World’s End Conservation Area in Hingham, MA with Hunt’s Photo Education! This 251-acre peninsula has everything you need to expand your photography, from scenic coastlines to grassy clearings, from cliffs to wooded paths, and many birds along the way.
At World’s End, we will photograph landscapes, seascapes, and more intimate wooded scenery. There will also be plenty of opportunities for bird photography if that suits you! All lenses are welcome. For landscapes, we recommend a wide angle zoom lens, but the vast clearings will provide great landscapes no matter the lens. For detail shots or plant life photography, feel free to bring a macro lens. For birds, bring those telephoto lenses, preferably one that will go to 200mm or above. World’s End is a haven of opportunities for every type of photographer!
Please note: Most of the walking path is easy gravel will gradual elevation change, but there is plenty of ground to cover, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes!

Hunt's Portrait Workshop: Lighting on Location featuring Dia De Los Muertos
2025-11-02 14:30 - 18:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for another entry in our series of portrait workshops where we will be showing how to light on location using natural light and supplemental light, whether it’s flash or LED! We will utilize the natural environment of our location to work into our portraits, and then, when necessary, use lights to make it something spectacular. This workshop is a great opportunity for both beginner and intermediate photographers, as we’ll build examples of where to place subjects, when to use lighting, and what lighting we think works best for that environment. (Lighting will be provided!)
Our workshop will take place at the Western Ave Studios in Lowell, which has many unique indoor and outdoor elements that will work well for our portraits. We will also be featuring a theme– Dia De Los Muertos–where our models will be made up and dressed in the style shown here. Make-up will be provided by @lisa_la_colorista; wardrobe TBD!
For gear, we will be using both Westcott (FJ200, FJ400, FJ800) strobes/flashes as well as Westcott diffusers as well as a mix of Nanlite and Aputure LED lights, all of which are excellent brands for creating stunning portraits.
This workshop will be co-taught by Hunt’s Photo Educator Paul Nelson and professional photographer Henry Marte. Both have extensive portrait experience and will take you through the full process, from naturally lighting a subject, to how to properly expose while using lighting, to how to actually use the lights themselves!
Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.
About Henry Marte
Henry is a published photographer and credited filmmaker. He specializes in various forms of photography, including portrait, events, headshots, drone, and commercial photography. Other than attending MassArt’s Documentary Film School, he is almost entirely self taught. He runs a small media production studio called Marte Media, based out of Western Avenue Studios in Lowell. Some of his clients include Spartan Race, UMass Lowell, Phillips Academy, Navigation Brewing Company, and more. Originally from NYC, he now calls Lowell, Massachusetts his home. He enjoys New York style pizza, walks with a camera, and hiking to active volcanoes.

Online: Adobe Lightroom Classic- File Management in Lightroom
2025-11-04 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!

Online: Digital Photography Basics 1- Exposure, The Big Three Settings, Modes, and More
2025-11-04 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!)
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