Hunt's Photo Education

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt’s Photo, Melrose
2024-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Do you have a new DSLR that you have no idea how to use?
Have you had your camera for 6 months, a year or more and want to take better pictures?
Are you putting your camera away because you just don’t see the difference between your expensive camera and your smart phone?
Learn to fully utilize your cameras potentials! Harness your creative power with photography!
This is the essential class for anyone looking to take that first giant step into the world of photography! Our patient and entertaining instructors will cover all the basics in this hands-on class, including changing depth-of-field (controlling what’s in focus in the background), stopping or blurring the action in your scene, and many other basic picture-taking techniques.
Our two guarantees:
You will learn a lot!
You will have a fun time doing it!
Some character references:

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

Online: Multi-Session Series- Mastering Manual Mode (Pt 2)
2024-05-02 19:00 - 20:30
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for our new Multi-Session Series. In our Multi-Session Series, we will meet over the course of a number of weeks, generally at the same time each week. During that time, we will discuss a specific element of a topic and end the session by giving a photographic assignment. That assignment will be due for completion before the next class meeting, and we will review those images at the start of the next session. If for some reason you cannot attend one of the sessions, don’t worry! They will be recorded and you will be able to watch them at your leisure!
Our Multi-Session Series is designed to “keep the conversation going” by engaging with our attendees in a more personal way. In each of these classes, we will have 10-15 attendees and provide direct feedback on images. We encourage photographers of all skill levels to consider these classes, as they will build upon your experience and provide an excellent chance to work on your imagery!
Mastering Manual Mode
Learning about photography can be a real challenge. There are so many pieces to the puzzle of photography, some of which use confusing terminology. For this reason, we often start newcomers off using the Priority Modes because it’s “easier”. In reality, these priority modes are just a short-term solution. It’s important to fully understand the “why” and “how” of your camera settings, and learning to master manual is an excellent way to do so.
This Multi-Session Series will focus on Mastering Manual Mode. In week 1, we?ll cover the technical side of aperture, shutter, and ISO. We?ll also discuss metering modes, reading your meter, and understanding histograms. In week 2, we?ll learn to control depth of field, focusing, and how lens choice affects aperture choice. By week 3, we?ll discuss how to use shutter speed effectively to either blur your motion or freeze your action. We?ll talk about shooting at night and in low light. We?ll also talk about ISO and how it controls image noise. In week 4, we?ll put everything together by discussing dynamic range, white balance, and how to get the correct exposure in camera every time. We?ll also answer the most important question of all: which change should I make to achieve my desired results?
Each week Emily will give an assignment to help further the topics covered in that week?s class. Students are encouraged to send in assignments that will be individually critiqued by Emily each week. This is a great opportunity to enhance your exposure skills while getting direct feedback on your week.
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. If for some reason you cannot attend one of the sessions, don’t worry! They will be recorded and you will be able to watch them at your leisure! During each class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Question box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
?You Are Being Recorded? (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don?t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
No online classes should be shared and cannot be shared in a public environment, including with camera clubs
The online content is the copyright of Hunt’s Photo Education and/or the Instructor. Please support our education team and instructors by not sharing this material! We appreciate your support, and it’s thanks to that support that we are able to continue producing content!

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Hanover Pt 2
2024-05-04 09:00 - 11:00
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.?

Macro & Close-Up Photography Workshop- Hunt's Photo Providence
2024-05-04 09:00 - 13:00
In this workshop, come work with macro photography! If you’re just starting out, learn some of the basics like aperture, shutter speed, focus, exposure, and composition! If you have a little bit of experience, you’ll have the chance to learn more advanced techniques, such as lighting, building set-ups, story telling, and fine-tuning exposure and composition. We’ll also cover how to use macro lenses and extension tubes and more!
We will be bringing lots of props to photograph, including flowers, toys, trinkets, and more. 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 props, feel free to bring your own props, trinkets, and other things that may (or may not) be important to you!
Added bonus! Want to learn a bit more about the editing process? Sign up for “Edit & Print” option below and you can stay for an additional section of the afternoon where we’ll work on editing an image with the group and make a really awesome 13×19″ print! (This is an excellent way to learn about editing…and printing!)

Hunt's May the Fourth Portrait Workshop- Star Wars Cosplay! (Hunt's Photo, Waltham)
2024-05-04 09:00 - 14:00
Fear is the path to the dark side, but good lighting and a fun photo shoot are the paths to successful images! Join Star Wars fanboy (and photography instructor) Paul Nelson as we photograph Star Wars cosplayers for this fun and unique photo workshop.
We will start with a brief introduction on how to position lights to create mood and a “cinematic look”, as well as the difference between using LED and strobe lighting. We will then dive in to photograph our cosplayers with the emphasis on creating a dramatic look. We will utilize our spacious, new Hunt’s Photo Waltham classroom as well as locations in the surrounding area. We’ll discuss how to light and what to use, create shadows and textures, use studio space and real-life locations, work with models and more!
In this workshop, we will cover:
• How to compose the lighting in a scene, including how and when to use flash vs LED
• Flash and LED lighting (important enough to write it on here twice)
• Using lighting indoor or outside
• Creating dynamic shadows and effects in your work with lighting, as well as other light modification
• How to work with (posing and directing) models to achieve a desired look
• Developing a creative concept in portraits, not only using lighting and posing, but also costumes (and if applicable, hair and make-up)
You do not need to own a flash or lighting to attend this workshop. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.
Join us for this unique and fun workshop!

Hunt's Portrait Workshop: Posing for Couples
2024-05-04 16:00 - 19:30
Join Hunt’s Photo Educator and Professional Wedding and Portrait Photographer Rebecca Cee for another entry in our series of portrait workshops where we will be emphasizing posing couples!
This class is designed for photographers who want to learn how to pose couples, and put their subjects at ease. Rebecca teaches modern techniques for posing couples: Rather than static posing, she will emphasize how to work with movement and casual posing to create a more natural look!
For this workshop, we will be photographing outside in natural light at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston. If you’d like to learn a little bit about when to use flash, we are also happy to teach that in the workshop, but the focus will primarily be on shooting in natural light. We will spend the bulk of the day photographing couples and discussing different settings, starting in the mid-afternoon and working into the golden hour.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Recognizing and Photographing Birds at Mt Auburn Cemetery
2024-05-05 07:00 - 10:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Educator Emily Hojnowski and Mass Audubon Teacher Naturalist Correne George for a morning photographing at Mt Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge. On this walk, we will have numerous shooting opportunities to photograph birds in the area. In addition to photographing, we will be joined on this walk by Mass Audubon Teacher Naturalist Correne George who will discuss how to recognize and find birds, as well as how to ethically approach and work with birds with a naturalist approach. 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!

Hunt's Photo Adventure: Wild Horses in Utah
2024-05-06 - 2024-05-10
Workshop Description
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for our annual adventure to photograph the Wild Horses of Utah! Join us as we search out and photograph one of the largest herds of wild horses in Utah!
This is a unique photography workshop right out of “The Old West”! Wild Horses have occupied this mountainous region of Utah since the late 1800’s. The herd is approximately 200 – 250 horses and is the largest herd of wild horses in the west. Mares and stallions average around 800 to 1000 pounds. The colors within the herd are brown, bay, paint, sorrel, roan, buckskin, black, palomino, and gray. The variety is endless due to the frequent breeding within the herd. There are many foal, yearlings and colts that roam with the herd. The horses are in good condition and are frequently seen in the vicinity of the Pony Express Trail in the valley floor. On this workshop, we will photograph the wild horses as well as other local scenes and wildlife.
On this workshop, you will want to bring a variety of lenses, from wide-angle to super-telephoto. The distance to your subjects can vary, as the horses can be right next to you or far in the distance, but it is certainly recommended to consider bringing a super-telephoto in the range of 500-600mm. Please keep in mind that you can always rent lenses from Hunt’s Rentals and at a decent cost!
We will maximize our time in the field shooting a multitude of subjects as well as incorporating classroom instruction, critiques, and photographic assignments each day.
What’s included:
• In-field photography and instruction
• Ground transportation in the field
• BLM photo workshop permits
• Experienced workshop leaders
• Image Discussion and Review Sessions
What’s not included:
• Air fare or baggage fees to and from Salt Lake City, Utah
• Cost of hotel (We will be staying at the Best Western in Tooele, 435-882-5010)
• Cost of food
• Any activities outside the tour itinerary
• Travel insurance (which is highly recommended for all travelers)
Skill Sets: All Levels of Photographers are Welcome
Physical Activity: Low
In this workshop we will cover:
Exposure
Composition
Metering
Use of Lenses
Subject Development
Creative Thinking
Shooting in Low Light
Long Exposures
Use of Filters (polarizers and ND)
Image Processing
Image Review
Image Critiquing
Lodging is not included in the cost of this Adventure. We will be staying at the Best Western in Tooele UT (435-882-5010).
Recommended gear:
Camera, memory cards, batteries
Wide angle, standard, telephoto and super-telephoto lenses (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at rentals.huntsphoto.com!)
Tripod
Cable release
Polarizers and Neutral Density filters if you have them
Travel information
We recommend flying into Salt Lake City airport (SLC). We will be making a bulk pickup of attendees at the airport at noon. It is a 2-hour drive from SLC to Tooele, UT. If you choose to arrive a day early, you will need to rent a vehicle.
Hotel information
We will be staying at the Best Western in Tooele, 435-882-5010. Please note: Your rooms are NOT included in the cost of your ticket, but we have rooms set aside. After booking with us, make sure to call to put your name on one of those rooms. We are listed as the “Hunt’s Photo Group”.
About Weather
Weather can range from a low of 20° F at night to a high of 70° F during the day. There will be a definite chance of snow or rain during our workshop.
Important things to keep in mind:
•Bring clothing suited for a variety of temperatures, from cold mornings to warm afternoons. Also be prepared for potential rain and for changing weather.
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 30-days prior to the workshop. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.

Online: Special Guest Series- Photographing Migratory & Song Birds and Techniques for Editing with Tony Baldasaro (Pt 2)
2024-05-07 19:00 - 20:30
This online class will meet Tuesdays April 23rd & 30th, 7-8:30pm EST
In February, guest photography Tony Baldasaro joined Hunt’s Photo Education to discuss how to photograph wild birds. In April, Tony will be rejoining us to discuss why it is more challenging to photograph migratory and song birds and how to be more effective at it in the field!
Tony will start with some of the basics:
• Photographing large raptors is often a sit and wait game, where songbirds are a seek and find game. Where do we go and how do we find them?
• Smaller birds often means faster and more divergent in their paths. What lenses should we use and how do we focus?
• Understanding migration is a great start for success. When do birds migrate? When are they active? Where are they found?
He will also cover more focused topics:
• Depth of Field- How does this change when photographing small, fast birds?
• Songs/Behavior- Understanding their songs and behaviors will only increase one’s odds!
• Plumage- This is very important with songbirds!
• Light- How do we deal with low light areas, such as forests?
Tony will also cover:

Proper Equipment & Settings
In depth review of how aperture and focal length impact the final image
Compositional techniques to keep in mind in the field
Celebrating your subject’s story

Post processing bird images in Lightroom can be a challenge of its own, with potentially thousands of raw images collected in the field. Session 2 will include:

Managing & culling your files in Lightroom
Choosing impactful images.
Post processing techniques for wild birds in Lightroom
The use of AI tools to manage noise and blur issues.

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!

Online: Personal Vision Series- Diagonal Lines (Image Review)
2024-05-07 19:00 - 20:30
Introductory Presentation Tuesday April 16th, 7pm EST
Image Review Tuesday May 7th, 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 “Diagonal Lines”. 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!

Multi-Session Series- Adobe Lightroom Classic- File Management & Editing- Hunt's Photo, Waltham
2024-05-08 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.

Curious which Adobe plan to get? We recommend the 20GB Photography Plan, detailed in the screenshot on the left. You can find it here!

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Manchester (Part 2)
2024-05-08 18:00 - 20:00

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Melrose (Part 2)
2024-05-09 18:00 - 20:00

Online: Multi-Session Series- Mastering Manual Mode (Pt 3)
2024-05-09 19:00 - 20:30

Hunt's Photo Walk: Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge Nature Walk
2024-05-10 07:30 - 10:30
Join Hunt’s Photo Education as we photograph at Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge in Concord, MA. On this walk, we will have numerous shooting opportunities, particularly a chance to photograph the wildlife- birds, ducks, eagles, and more. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend!
Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge and river wetlands conservation area, home to a variety of waterfowl and birds, as well as other mammals, such as deer, foxes, beaver, and more. On this walk, we will explore the Refuge with the intention of photographing birds and other wildlife!
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 Show Seminars: Low Light & Into the Night with Tamron
2024-05-10 10:00 - 11:00
Photographing in minimal light situations can prove challenging but can also lead to beautifully unique images. In this seminar, we will go back to basics to understand how our camera equipment functions in low light, how best to control apertures, shutter speeds, and ISOs, as well as share tips to enhance our creative approach. This guide will show you how photographing the moon, playing with light painting, expressing movement, finding the Milky Way, and more, are all reasons to not put your camera away when the light dwindles.

Hunt's Photo Spring Expo
2024-05-10 10:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-11 09:00 - 18:00

Fujifilm Clean & Check
2024-05-10 10:00 - 2024-05-11 17:00
During the Spring Expo, Fujifilm camera users will have the opportunity to have their equipment serviced by Fujifilm Factory Trained Technicians, using state-of-the-art technology, to help ensure continued optimal image quality. You must register in advance to reserve your spot!
Please read the following before signing up:
• The Fujifilm Clean and Check will include an exterior cleaning of any Fujifilm camera or lens, sensor cleaning for any Fujifilm mirrorless camera (or Fujifilm camera with an interchangeable lens), and applicable firmware updates.
• Please note: Max two items per customer.
• This clean & check will be taking place at our Hunt’s Photo Melrose store location at 100 Main St. in Melrose. Please check in at the Fujifilm counter when you arrive. Please arrive a few minutes early to check-in and drop-off your Fujifilm gear.

Mother’s Day Portraits with Canon!
2024-05-10 11:00 - 19:00
Come out and have some image taking fun with Canon at Hunt’s Photo Melrose, MA store location on Friday May 10th and Saturday May 11th. Bring Mom, your family, friends and loved ones to have a Mother’s Day portrait taken in a set up at the brand new Canon Section of the store!
Come casual or dressed in your best—whatever look you prefer in your photo! Westcott lighting and backdrops will be arranged for the perfect portrait taking session! Our Canon Experts will be on hand throughout your appointment time and will make you a print of your photo from a Canon Printer to take home with you as well as download the images right to your smartphone! The best part… its FREE! Canon’s way of saying Happy Mother’s Day!!

Moreover, you can be part of the picture taking experience!!
Want to get behind the lens and get in on the picture taking action!? Canon will put one of their R system Cameras with lens in your hands with fast expert instruction and let you be the photographer of Mom or loved one!

Selfie Canon Style!
Let the Canon experts show how YOU can set up and take a portrait photo yourself using a Canon R system Camera and your smart phone!

Sign up today for your 10min time slot as spots are limited and sure to fill up each day!

Hunt's Photo Experience: Model Cars...an Experience in Lighting Product Photography
2024-05-10 12:00 - 14:00
Automobile Product Photography is a challenge and this program will help you overcome that challenge. In this session, we will discuss lighting theory and will see how to overcome reflections and distortion. You will learn how to add and subtract light as needed. Most of all, you will learn to create professional images.
The session will concentrate on the following:
• Setting-up and using off-camera lights
• Using reflectors, diffusers and other light modifiers
• Correct use of polarizers
• Creative lighting techniques
You will learn how to get consistent results and be conﬁdent in lighting your subject in any environment.
About Shiv
Shiv Verma, FPSA, MNEC is a published author, photographer, educator and technologist. He is a Panasonic Lumix Global Ambassador, Wacom Pro-Artist and an X-Rite Coloratti. He has been photographing for over 50 years and has evolved his photography to express his intense devotion to wildlife and nature. Over the years has earned numerous awards and recognition both nationally and internationally. Shiv devotes a great deal of his time formally reviewing photography related products, to education in digital photography and is a speaker and competition judge.
Shiv?s book Time-Lapse Imagery was published in February 2014.

Hunt's Photo Experience: Exploring the Leica Look with the Leica SL3A
2024-05-10 14:00 - 16:00
Join Senior Leica Product Specialist John Kreidler in the studio for a short presentation about the Leica look. He will be showing what is meant by the Leica look and giving insights into how different Leica lenses render. As photographers, we all want to create images that reflect how we see. This is part of the process of creating your visual signature.
After the brief talk, you will be able to photograph our model with the brand-new Leica SL3. We will have a selection of M and SL lenses available for you to try, bring your SD or CF express card and begin your journey into exploring the Leica look.

Hunt's Photo Experience: Portraits in Action with Westcott and SIGMA
2024-05-10 15:30 - 17:30
Whether you enjoy taking portraits in natural light or with flash, there is so much to learn about how to create a dynamic portrait. In this session, Westcott rep JC Carey and SIGMA rep Mike Hill will be conducting live portrait sessions outdoors (weather dependent!) using athletes and movement! You will then be able to use Westcott’s easy-to-use lights to create dynamic portraits of action! Westcott and SIGMA will discuss the importance of lighting and how to effectively use speedlights in an outdoor environment. Bring your camera! Lenses and lighting provided!

Hunt's Show Seminars: Medium Format High Resolution Digital Photography presented by Phase One
2024-05-10 16:00 - 17:00
Interested in medium format digital photography? We will review the lineup of Phase One medium format camera systems, including the XF, XT, XC,IQ3, and IQ4 models. Phase One representatives will be available to review the capabilities of the Phase One cameras and answer technical questions. Attendees can interact with the equipment in the following ways:
Work firsthand with a Phase One camera system
View multiple setups displaying the workflows within each product
Capabilities Demonstration highlighting the following features
15 Stops of exposure for Dynamic Range and stunning image quality
IQ infinity Platform
Additional 3 stops of dynamic range with Dual Exposure Tool
XF ProFoto flash control built in
Frame averaging to simulate long exposure and eliminate the need for ND Filters
IQ4 Back and iPad Live View
XF Dual Leaf and Focal Plane Shutter
Wireless tethered shooting and file transfer via Cascabel and Capture One
XT Shift for Landscape and Architectural Photography
XT Tilt lenses for corner-to-corner sharpness, increased depth of field and perspective control
Focus Stacking
Bring an XQD, CF Express or SD card, or other storage device to leave with images you’ve shot.

Hunt's Photo Experience: Fire Juggling and MORE with Sony
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:00
Join Sony for an awesome opportunity to capture amazing fire juggling (and more) from performance artists Cirque Delight. Sony will also provide free loaner gear with the latest Sony cameras and lenses to maximize your experience of this energetic, jaw dropping experience!
We will have an introductory presentation that discusses appropriate settings at approximately 7pm in our Melrose classroom. (This time may change slightly–we will send a reminder email a few days prior, so keep an eye out for any slight time changes in that email.)
Starting at 8pm, attendees will be able to photograph one of two fire performers from Cirque Delight outside our Hunt’s Melrose store. (Permits included!)
Please note: This experience is weather dependent. If we have weather that is not suitable for the experience, we will have an alternative option at the same time involving the Cirque Delight performers, and any signed up are welcome to attend.
***Images on this page courtesy of photographer Henry Marte/Marte Media

Hunt's Show Seminars: From Fear to Flash: 3 Steps to Better Lighting with Westcott
2024-05-11 09:00 - 10:30
Do you want to make photos or just take them? Have you been frustrated with your flashes or strobes? Do you have a headache when adding artificial light to a scene? Have you been stuck creatively with your photography? If you’ve always wanted to get better results with your lighting but were fearful of the process then join JC Carey as he demystifies lighting into the simplest steps possible so that anyone with a basic understanding of camera functions can start producing more dynamic images immediately. With tips and tricks that can be used with any lights you add to your creative arsenal JC will talk about the basics and dive into some more advanced concepts. In three easy steps JC will take you from Fear to flash.
Topics covered:
The Simplest Most Straight forward recipe to adding artificial light to your work
Lens selection and how it relates to lighting
TTL vs Manual
Camera modes
High Speed Sync/Rear Curtain Sync
Getting the flash off your camera
Modifying the light
Joseph “JC” Carey is a lifetime image maker that like so many photographers was terrified of lighting until he was gifted with a lighting class in 2007. The class wasn’t very good, but it lit a fire. That gift changed everything. It transformed him from someone that barely took pictures of people and knew nothing about lighting into someone still trying to figure out how to light everything.

Hunt's Photo Workshop: Steam Punk in Waltham!
2024-05-11 09:30 - 17:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a workshop where we will work specifically on environmental portraiture in a street photography setting with the most outrageous (and awesome) subjects- Steampunk!
Founded in 2011, the Waltham Steampunk Festival is the oldest outdoor Steampunk Festival in the country. Steampunk is an aesthetic and fashion that often mixes old-fashioned design (ex. Victorian/19th century era) with futuristic technology, or at least futuristic from the design’s standpoint. Colorful personalities, eccentric clothing, boisterous jewelry, and clever gadgetry are just some of the elements to expect from this fun day! During the annual festival, attendees and vendors gather to show off their unique outfits and inventions. It is a spectacular event for photographers to experience and photograph.
On this workshop, we will photograph at the festival for the majority of the day, meeting at 9:30am (prior to the start) until the end of the festival at 5pm. (If you cannot attend for the entirety, that’s OK, but we will be in attendance for the day!) We will work on storytelling, environmental portraits, and more!
We will then reconvene on May 20th for an image review, where we will discuss what attendees captured and the editing process.
As a final note, please consider that this event is a rain or shine event, so we will (hopefully) be attending, rain or shine.
Join us for this unique and special photo workshop!

Providence Show Seminar: Photo & Video in the Abandoned Places with photographer David Lawlor
2024-05-11 10:00 - 11:30
About David:
David Lawlor is an artist who finds inspiration in the hidden stories of abandoned spaces. As a documentary photographer based in Providence, Rhode Island, his passion for urban exploring began in his youth and has evolved into a fulfilling career. With a deep fascination for the Blackstone Valley’s abandoned mills, David utilizes a variety of artistic mediums to capture their essence.
Through drone photography, traditional photography, and filmmaking techniques, David brings these forgotten places to life. His work thrives on the exploration of long exposure methods, allowing him to encapsulate the historic and haunting beauty of these abandoned spaces. With a keen eye for detail and a creative spirit, David’s artistry unveils the hidden narratives and emotions that linger within these forgotten architectural masterpieces.
By documenting the Blackstone Valley’s abandoned mills, David aims to preserve their legacy and provoke contemplation about our relationship with the past. His art serves as a visual reminder of the vibrant history that once thrived within these now silent walls. With each photograph and film, David invites viewers to embark on a journey of discovery, sparking a renewed appreciation for the beauty found in forgotten places.
David Lawlor’s artistic vision and dedication to capturing the essence of abandoned spaces breathe life into these forgotten locations, offering a glimpse into the past while igniting our imagination for what lies ahead.

Waltham Show Seminar: Storytelling Children and Family Photography with Paula Swift
2024-05-11 10:00 - 11:30
Paula Ferazzi Swift, M. Photog. Cr. CPP owner of Paula Swift Photography a Boston area portrait photographer, spent 10 years chasing fires and covering various news and sports assignments all over Central Massachusetts as a photojournalist at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.(’95-’05) in Wrocester, Mass.
In 2004, Paula started a photography business where she could utilize her photojournalistic skills to photograph the relationship children shared in front of her cameras in a natural way. Capturing fleeting moments during a session; when a child thinks no one is watching, the hugs a parent shares with a shy child, or even a toddler running away from the camera giggling.
Paula will talk about briefly about her experience as a photojournalist and how she implements those skills in capturing beautiful, timeless and storytelling portraits of children in today’s competitive photography world. She will share images and the story behind how she captured them technically and emotionally.
Information that Paula will share during her program will include…
• How to capture those unexpected moments
• How to get shy children to warm up to you
• How to keep children involved in their photography session
• Use of props to keep the session looking natural
• How to incorporate pets
• How to capture children on the go
• How to let children be themselves during a session
• Learn how to sit back and watch a moment happen
• Favorite gear to used at sessions

About Paula:
Paula Swift, M.Photog, Cr., CPP started her portrait photography business in Framingham, MA in 2004 and then moved into a new studio in Sudbury, MA in December 2013. Paula is the recent Past President of the Professional Photographers Assocation of Masschusetts – PPAM (2021-2023), a PPA Councilor and PPA Approved Juror.
Paula was a staff photographer at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette in Worcester, Mass from 1995-2005. Three of Paula’s images were part of a Pulitzer nomination and finalist entry in 2000 in feature photography for the photography staff’s coverage of the deadly Worcester warehouse fire that took the lives of six firefighters in 1999. Her photography has appeared in the Boston Globe, New York Times, LA Times, Esquire, People, Time, Newsweek and internationally via the Associated Press wire service
Her portrait photography has won her two Kodak Gallery Awards, a Hallmark Award, Photographic Degree of Excellence by PPAM, Loan and General Collections at IPC. In 2024, , Paula was recognized as Platinum Medalist, a Silver Medalist in 2022 and in 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020 a Bronze Medalist for her photography at the Professional Photographers of America International Photographic Competition.
In May 2017, Paula’s book Storytelling Portrait Photography: How to Document the Lives of Children and Families published. The book offers ideas for creating a strong and lasting client connection, eliciting memorable moments, finding storytelling locations, inspiring natural action and reactions, and capturing the inter-relationships between siblings and between children and their parents.
Paula was born in Newport News, Virgina and grew up Longmeadow, Mass where she first learned to develop film in her parents’ basement with her big sister Gina who is a LA Times photographer. She attended Fitchburg State University where she received her Bachelors of Science in Communications Media – Photography in 1995. Paula lives in Framingham, Mass. with her husband Chris and their three sons.

Hunt's Show Seminars: Inspiring Images with Shiv Verma and Panasonic
2024-05-11 11:00 - 12:00
A presentation of images captured from around the world using the new generation of Lumix mirrorless cameras and lenses for stills, time-lapse and video. In this program we travel to Africa and Japan over the last two years seeing images of nature, wildlife, night skies and more.
The new generation of Mirrorless cameras have exceeded the capabilities of the last generation in the realm of nature, wildlife, and action photography. This program will address the various new features of these cameras and how to set them up to obtain images that are at par and better than the best of the best.
