Hunt's Photo Education

Beginner Photography in the Field: Roger Williams Park, Providence
2023-08-19 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Learning about photography can be a real challenge. There are so many pieces to the puzzle of photography, some of which use confusing terminology. And while we also offer other wonderful Beginner Photography classes to get you started, nothing is truly the same as hands-on in-the-field! It?s important to fully understand the ?why? and ?how? of your camera settings.
In this outdoor, hands-on class, you’ll learn all about the basics of photography. 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. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn about your camera in a fun and safe environment! Join us to strengthen your photographic knowledge!
In this session of Beginner Photography in the Field…
…we will be going to the Roger Williams Park in Providence. The Roger Williams Park is a massive area of greenery and beauty in Providence with a Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, beautifully constructed buildings, such as the gazebo, peaceful waterways, quaint bridges, and so much more! There is so much to photograph there and a wonderful variety of subject matter, including textures, angles, and compositions that can lead to some truly excellent photographs. It’s the perfect place to learn about photography! Bring your camera and your enthusiasm to learn all about photography in a hands-on, real-life environment!

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Hanover
2023-08-19 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.?

Hunt's Photo Astrophotography Workshop with Special Guest Jack Fusco, Sponsored by SIGMA
2023-08-18 18:00 - 23:59
In-the-Field: Friday, August 18th, 6pm-midnight
Image Review: Tuesday, August 22nd, 7pm
Please note: This workshop is being offered with both Friday and Saturday sessions. Make sure to register for the correct date!
Join professional photographer and SIGMA Ambassador Jack Fusco along with Hunt’s Photo Educator Emily Hojnowski for a special astrophotography workshop at Chocorua Lake in Central New Hampshire! This workshop will consist of two parts: A workshop in the field at Chocorua Lake and an online image review after the workshop. (We also have a pre-recorded session on Astrophotography that attendees can view prior to the workshop.)
During the In-the-Field sessions, Jack will lead a small group of photographers to a fantastic view of the night sky in Chocorua, New Hampshire. While on location Jack will review techniques discussed during the lecture, by putting them into practice.
After the workshop, we will regroup for an online critique session, recorded if you cannot attend live.
Please note: This workshop was originally scheduled for April and rescheduled due to weather. It featured an online presentation An Introduction to Astrophotography . This recorded class can be viewed by anyone registered for the workshop. The goal of the introductory class is for you to leave with the knowledge and ability to shoot the stars on your own. In this session, Jack will be guiding you through the basics of astrophotography all the way up to some advanced techniques. Jack will also review some basic astronomy information that will help you plan and capture images of the stars.
What You Will Learn
? We will meet on-location with time to scout and plan compositions.
??Jack will share his personal approach to how he would plan an entire night to maximize his time shooting and ensure that he leaves with images he is excited about.
? The night will begin chasing as many Milky Way compositions and shooting techniques as possible and end with time to shoot star trails.
What You Should Bring
??A DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with manual settings
??A fast aperture lens (See below note about fabulous SIGMA glass)
??Extra batteries (2 or more) and memory cards (64gb+)
??A sturdy tripod
??Shutter Release / Intervalometer
??Red light equipped headlamp, the red light will be less harsh on our eyes and help keep night vision intact!
??Warm clothing – Dress in layers to help stay warm
??Wear decent hiking shoes/boots to manage the terrain
??Water/Snacks
SIGMA LOANER GEAR!
We will also have a selection of SIGMA lenses for attendees to use during the location outings each night. These lenses are EXTREMELY useful, as you will be able to utilize some of the best glass in ideal situations! Please note: If you are using Canon R or Nikon Z mounts, make sure to bring an adapter.
About Jack Fusco
Jack Fusco is a professional landscape astrophotographer / timelapser. What began as a way purely to document his travels as a touring musician, photography has become his main form of creative expression.
On his often-sleepless journey, he strives to share the wonder of the night sky with as many people as possible. Whether chasing the Milky Way along coast lines or capturing the Northern lights in unforgiving remote locations you?re sure to find him coffee in hand, smiling up at the stars.
Many of Jack?s images are often planned days, weeks, or even months in advance while waiting for weather and celestial objects to align. The resulting work shows a true and complete dedication to his craft.
His work has been featured by National Geographic, TEDx, LA Times, NASA APOD, BBC, Forbes and many more.
More info on Jack can be found at his website, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Who should sign up?
Anyone is welcome to attend this workshop, but it is generally recommended that attendees have a general understanding of exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO for this workshop.
Regarding inclement weather
We will do our very best to control the weather each night…or at least monitor the weather leading up to the event! If one night looks particularly improbable, you may have the opportunity to shift to a surrounding night. Again, we will monitor it leading up to the event.
Regarding Lodging
Due to the late finish, you may consider staying in a local hotel. We do not have any agreements with local hotels, but hotels in Tamworth, Conway, and North Conway are all relatively local.
One last note
There are two date options for the in-the-field portion of the workshop, so please make sure to register for the correct day.

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Providence
2023-08-17 18:00 - 20:00

Online: Special Guest Series- An Introduction to Astrophotography with Jack Fusco
2023-08-16 19:00 - 20:30
Join professional photographer and SIGMA Ambassador Jack Fusco as he brings us into the world of astrophotography! The goal of this class is for you to leave with the knowledge and ability to shoot the stars on your own! In this session, Jack will be guiding you through the basics of astrophotography all the way up to some advanced techniques. Jack will also review some basic astronomy information that will help you plan and capture images of the stars.
What You Will Learn in this Lecture
? Gear – Everything you need before heading into the field
??Planning & Scouting – Before we take a great image, we need to know when and where to take it.
??Camera Settings & Techniques – Learn how to best take advantage of your equipment and dial in your approach.
??Composition Tips – What makes a great astro photo?
??Shooting Styles – From single exposures to image stacking there are an endless variety of approaches when heading out under the stars. We will cover some of the most effective methods for capturing a great photo.
??Open Q & A + Discussion
This class is also a lead-in to our Astrophotography Workshop Weekend with SIGMA and Jack Fusco. Please note that if you sign up for the workshop, you do not need to separately register for this class, as it is included.
About Jack Fusco
Jack Fusco is a professional landscape astrophotographer / timelapser. What began as a way purely to document his travels as a touring musician, photography has become his main form of creative expression.
On his often-sleepless journey, he strives to share the wonder of the night sky with as many people as possible. Whether chasing the Milky Way along coast lines or capturing the Northern lights in unforgiving remote locations you?re sure to find him coffee in hand, smiling up at the stars.
Many of Jack?s images are often planned days, weeks, or even months in advance while waiting for weather and celestial objects to align. The resulting work shows a true and complete dedication to his craft.
His work has been featured by National Geographic, TEDx, LA Times, NASA APOD, BBC, Forbes and many more.
More info on Jack can be found at his website, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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!

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Manchester (Part 2)
2023-08-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-26 18:00 - 20:00

Multi-Session Series- Adobe Lightroom Classic- File Management & Editing (Part 3)- Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2023-08-16 18:00 - 20:00
This is a great opportunity to build up your editing skills in Lightroom!
Adobe Lightroom is the choice program for professionals and amateurs, with ever-growing capabilities and options. However, there are many levels to understanding in the program. How do we organize our photos? What do we do to make basic changes? Once we learn those changes, how can we ?step it up? and figure out what to we?re supposed to do? How do we make images pop? And finally, how do we put it all together and making finishing touches to our images.
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a course that helps answer many of these questions. Often, Lightroom users struggle with the inability to determine what changes are ?good? or ?correct?. While those terms are subjective, we will help you along in the editing process to see how to make determinations along the way.
This is a Multi-Session Class! In Week 1, we will begin by discussing how to organize your images for quick retrieval via keywords, ratings, and more, as well as giving a description on how to consider organizing your photos on your computer. Specifically, we will cover brief computer file management, the importance of keywords, flagging and rating photos, and searching metadata to find images. In Week 2, we?ll start with the basic adjustments using Basic Development controls. More than anything, we will be emphasizing global changes and understanding what can be done with an image in Lightroom. We?ll then dive into Color, Curves, Contrast & Clarity & Texture. These changes will help make your images pop. In Week 3, we?ll discuss advanced editing, including local adjustments, such as radial and graduated filters, and how to ?finish? the image- sharpening, noise reduction, and more.
In-between each session, we will give assignments to help you become more proficient and grasp the material! This class is strongly recommended for anyone looking to further their skills with Lightroom!
An important note about this course! There are now a few different versions of Adobe Lightroom right now. This course is specifically on Adobe Lightroom Classic. The other version of Lightroom, commonly known as ?Adobe Lightroom CC? (yes, we understand you may be confused by this) is a more mobile and cloud-based program. The look and feel of the program is completely different? This course is specifically on Adobe Lightroom Classic. (See graphic on the right.) If you are unsure, feel free to email us at classes@huntsphoto.com. Important: If you are taking this course, make sure to download/update the program in advance, as you will not be able to download the program at the store. Older versions, such as Lightroom 5 or 6, are also acceptable, though not all functions will be available.

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, South Portland (Pt 2)
2023-08-16 18:00 - 20:00

Online: Digital Photography Basics 2- Focus, Lenses, Depth of Field, RAW and More
2023-08-15 19:00 - 20:15
In a continuation of our Digital Photography Basics 1 class, this course continues by discussing more very important elements, including how to get better results with focusing, depth of field, photographing in RAW vs JPEG and more! This course offers an excellent opportunity to continue learning about the many elements of Digital Photography!
Join us as we continue learning about Digital Photography!
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
?You Are Being Recorded? (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don?t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video and PDF link the next day!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?
If you want to purchase this or any other of the classes we have done, you can certainly do so. Just send us an email at classes@huntsphoto.com and we can send you the invoice. (We prefer having folks in our classes, but this option is available as well if you want to see it!)
No online classes should be shared and cannot be shared in a public environment, including with camera clubs
The online content is the copyright of Hunt’s Photo Education and/or the Instructor. Please support our education team and instructors by not sharing this material! We appreciate your support, and it’s thanks to that support that we are able to continue producing content!

Hunt's Photo Adventure: The Faroe Islands
2023-08-15 - 2023-08-22
The Faroe Islands Photography Workshop opens the world of the forgotten Faroes. The Faroe Islands are just a short flight from Iceland, yet they?re way off the standard traveller?s radar. Adrift in the frothing swells of the North Atlantic, this mysterious 18-piece jigsaw puzzle of islands is at once ancient and very modern. In this workshop, we will focus on the landscape of the islands along with the magnificent Atlantic puffin that nests all over the island.
On the Faroe Islands Photography Workshop, you are never more than 5km (3 miles) away from the ocean. The countryside is dominated by steep mountains, where about 80,000 sheep roam and some 2 million pairs of seabirds, including puffins, gannets and the largest colony of storm petrels in the world, soar above. The Faroe Islands are undeniably beautiful? green, rugged and wind-swept.
Your trip includes:

All accommodations with private bathrooms during the workshop
Pricing is for double occupancy. If you are traveling with someone else and want to share a room, this is for you! For single supplement, please add $1000 to the cost of your ticket.
All meals during the tour.
Guiding by Hunt’s Photo Adventure?s Don Toothaker & an Icelandic Pro Photographer
Image Critique & Post Processing session
Transportation during the workshop

Your trip does not include:

International Flights
Cancellation/Travel Insurance (Strongly recommended)
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuity for your Icelandic photographic guide
Other activities

Your passport will be required on this workshop.
A Little Bit About the Workshop:
This is a guideline for the workshop we need to be flexible and adjust to the weather and conditions. If places are not accessible, unsafe, or closed they will be excluded. As always when traveling we need to be mindful of nature, follow dedicated paths and other safety instructions from guides.
Day 1 ? Arrival in Faroe Islands
Arrival in the Faroe Islands and check into the airport hotel, it?s in walking distance from the airport. A welcome dinner for the group to get to know each other. We?ll go over the itinerary and prepare for our adventure. Followed by a sunset shoot.
Days 2 ? 4 ? Faroe Islands V?gar
We?ll explore the landscapes of V?gar for the next three days. Mountain views, waterfalls, lakes, old fishing villages, village of B?ur and Tindh?lmur islet. We will visit to Mykines Islands, if weather permits.
Days 5 ? 7 ? Streymoy & Eysturoy
On day five, we will relocate to town of Gj?gv. For the next three days we will explore neighboring islands, the capital T?rshavn, the southernmost town Kirkjub?ur on Streymoy, ruins from Magnus Cathedral form the 1300?s, churches, farmhouses, and, of course, plenty of beautiful landscapes.
DAY 8 ? Departure
We will end the workshop at noon (12pm) at the airport, so please plan your flights accordingly.
Flight & Payment Information
? Day one and eight are dedicated to arrival and departure so people can schedule their flights accordingly on August 15th and August 22nd.
? 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.
Transportation to Faroe Islands:?Most flights to the Faroe Islands from the United States will come through Iceland via Atlantic Airways. Again, this flight is not included in the cost of your ticket.
Accommodations:? We stay at the various hotels & guesthouses, but as close as possible to our photography locations.
Skill Sets:?All Levels of Photographers are Welcome. While this is a photography workshop, non-photographers may also register, but please note that we will emphasize photographing on the workshop.
Physical Ability:? This tour is rated at medium. We will be physically active with a lot of walking and hiking, with some potential climbing.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Christopher Columbus Park and Faneuil Hall
2023-08-12 19:30 - 22:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for an evening of photography at Christopher Columbus Park and the adjacent Fanueil Hall in downtown Boston in the evening. During the walk, we will discuss many of the aspects of photographing in low light and at night, including exposure, focusing, composition, and more. Photographers of all levels are welcome!
Faneuil Hall in downtown Boston is immensely famous in the history of New England and the United States. Referred to as “the Cradle of Liberty”, Faneuil Hall is now part of the marketplace that includes Quincy Market. We will photograph both sections of Boston and places in between!

Hunt's Photo Walk: Canterbury Shaker Village
2023-08-12 13:00 - 16:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a photo walk at the historic Canterbury Shaker Village.
Shakers were a religious group formed in England in the 1700s from a variety of religions, including English Quakers and Methodists. (Shakers were named based on their ecstatic dance, initially known as “Shaking Quakers”.) Shaker communities sprouted throughout Northeastern Colonial America, eventually heading westward. Due to the celibate nature of the communities, the Shaker communities dwindled into the 20th century, including the Canterbury Shaker Village, whose last surviving members died in the early 1990s. Founded in 1965, the Canterbury Shaker Village preserves the heritage of the Canterbury Shaker Community from the past two centuries. The settlement is complete with original Shaker buildings, as well as the surrounding area of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails, and mill ponds.
On this walk, we will photograph the living spaces of this historic sect’s wholly simple (and simply holy) lives. We will attempt to tell the story of the Shakers through what they left behind. This will include an emphasis on Composition and discussing Black & White, architecture, and close-up photography. Come photograph a fascinating historical lifestyle! Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend!

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Manchester
2023-08-09 18:00 - 20:00

Multi-Session Series- Adobe Lightroom Classic- File Management & Editing (Part 2)- Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2023-08-09 18:00 - 20:00

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, South Portland
2023-08-09 18:00 - 20:00

Online: Digital Photography Basics 1- Exposure, The Big Three Settings, Modes, and More
2023-08-08 19:00 - 20:15
Do you have a new DSLR that you have no idea how to use? Have you had your camera for 6 months, a year or more and want to take better pictures? Are you putting your camera away because you just don?t see the difference between your expensive camera and your smart phone?
Learn to fully utilize your cameras potentials! Harness your creative power with?photography!
This is one of the first classes to consider when you’re getting started with your Digital SLR or Mirrorless camera. We will discuss Exposure (how light works with the camera), the Big Three Settings (Aperture, Shutter Speed, & ISO), how they affect your picture and how to set them, and what mode to set it to on your camera! We’ll discuss changing depth-of-field (controlling what?s in focus in the background, stopping or blurring the action in your scene, and many other basic picture-taking techniques. We recommend taking this class prior to Digital Photography Basics 2, which is the next logical step!
Join us to start learning about Digital Photography!
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 1 hour– will be a presentation on the topic, followed by a short Q&A. During the class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Chat box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
?You Are Being Recorded? (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don?t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
Can’t attend the class?
If you can’t attend the class but still want to download the video, no problem: Just sign up for the class! You don’t need to attend and we will send the video and PDF link the next day!
Want to get this class after it’s been run?
If you want to purchase this or any other of the classes we have done, you can certainly do so. Just send us an email at classes@huntsphoto.com and we can send you the invoice. (We prefer having folks in our classes, but this option is available as well if you want to see it!)
No online classes should be shared and cannot be shared in a public environment, including with camera clubs
The online content is the copyright of Hunt’s Photo Education and/or the Instructor. Please support our education team and instructors by not sharing this material! We appreciate your support, and it’s thanks to that support that we are able to continue producing content!

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Melrose (Part 2)
2023-08-08 18:00 - 20:00

Online: Intro to Focus Stacking
2023-08-07 19:00 - 20:30
Who doesn’t love a nice tack-sharp flower photo? Or a beautiful landscape, in focus from foreground to background? These images can be created effortlessly, but sometimes, there may be a little more effort than you might think!
Join Hunt’s Photo Educator Emily Hojnowski as she presents an Intro to Focus Stacking: The process of combining multiple images, each with a different focus point, in order to create images with far greater depth of field, in which all (or most) of the image is in focus!
The process begins in camera where the image is created, then shifts to the computer using Lightroom and Photoshop. Emily will give a step-by-step of the process in this primer course!
Registering and what is needed
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 48 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. The majority of the class–roughly 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!

Hunt's Photo Education Presents... The Weekend Workshops
2023-08-03 15:00 - 2023-08-06 12:00
Hunt’s Photo Education Presents…The Weekend Workshop: A long weekend conference featuring the Hunt’s Photo Education Team! The weekend will feature education seminars, photo walks and workshops, image reviews, editing and file management, and fine art printing. Our walks and workshops will feature a variety of (mostly) new options, and includes macro photography, street photography, black & white photography, portrait and studio lighting.
During the weekend, each attendee will have the opportunity to attend 5 Photo Walks. We will have an introductory Photo Walk on the first evening that everyone will be able to attend. On days 2 and 3, our instructors will conduct one Photo Walk in the morning and one Photo Walk in the evening. They will repeat the same schedule on Friday and Saturday. So, if you attend a Photo Walk with Instructor A on Friday morning, you’ll have the ability to attend a different Photo Walk with Instructor B on Saturday morning.
During the middle part of Friday and Saturday, we will have image reviews, file management sessions, and printing sessions. You are welcome to attend these, or you can take a break, if needed!
We will also have lead-in online presentations during the week, which you can attend for no additional charge. These will include “An Intro to Focus Stacking”, “Photograph What You Feel”, “Understanding Black and White Photography”, “Paper: In the Mood for Printing”, and more!
Join us for a fantastic weekend of photo fun!
Photo Walk Options: Below, you will find three options for morning walks and four options for evening walks. After registering, you’ll receive a link to choose which walks you would like to participate in. We will do our very best to place you into the requested walks. Keep in mind that while we have 3-4 choices, you will only be able to participate in two of the walks in the morning and two in the evening.
Please note: Factors can occur that may affect these walks, including weather. These walks are subject to change slightly, but we will attempt to keep the bulk of these walks as close to listed as possible!
The Weekend Workshops Walk Options
Morning Options
? Focus Stacking and Macro at the Stevens-Coolidge Gardens (with Emily Hojnowski)-
??????Focus Stacking is the process of combining images of different focus in order to create images with greater depth of field, which are particularly advantageous in macro images. Attendees will work with Emily on the in-camera processes in-the-field, compare them with regular macro images, and will follow up with image reviews later in the weekend.
? Street Photography at Copley Plaza (with Ron Phillips)-
??????Street photography is all about blending in, finding compositions, and being ready. Ron will work with attendees on finding that subject matter, getting it right in-camera, and shooting without a tripod to create fabulous street photo images!
? Finding Color in Marblehead (with Don Toothaker)-
??????From homes and flags to the ocean and lobster traps, seaside towns provide a beautiful array of color. This walk will emphasize looking for color as we hunt for compositions along the ocean.
Evening Options
? Light Painting in Boston (with Emily Hojnowski)-
??????When creating long exposures, adding additional light?either from flashlights, light wands, or other well-lit devices?can add an additional depth and interest to your images. In this walk, we will add in light along the cityscapes of Boston.
? Drag the Shutter- Portraits with Movement and Flash! (with Rebecca Wade and Emily Hojnowski)-
??????Create dynamic portraits with movement by lowering your shutter speed and using flash (provided by Hunt’s!). This simple technique has endless possibilities and will create some of the most unique portraits imaginable!
? Photography without a Tripod in Harvard Square (with Ron Phillips)-
??????If you really hate using a tripod, this will make your evening, as we work to create amazing compositions and dynamic shots without the aid of a tripod. We’ll traverse Harvard Square in the evening to create stunning exposures of unique compositions!
? Exploring Black & White in Winchester (with Don Toothaker)-
????? The key of this walk is to help attendees see and create effective compositions in monochrome. Don will work with attendees and discuss contrast, long exposures, textures, and much more!
A Schedule of the Weekend
Tuesday August 1st, 6pm- Online: Paper: In the Mood for Printing
Tuesday August 1st, 7:30pm- Online: Photograph What You Feel with Don Toothaker
Wednesday August 2nd, 7pm- Online: Understanding Black & White Photography with Don Toothaker
Thursday August 3rd, 3pm- We will convene at our Hunt’s Photo, Melrose store for a meet and greet and introduction.
Thursday August 3rd, 6:30-9:30pm- We will continue into the field to photograph at the Zakim Bridge as a “warm up”.
Friday August 4th, 8-11am: Photo Walk/Workshop #1
Friday August 4th, 11am-1pm: Break
Friday August 4th, 1-5pm: Image Reviews, File Management
Friday August 4th, 7-10pm: Photo Walk/Workshop #2
Saturday August 5th, 8-11am: Photo Walk/Workshop #3
Saturday August 5th, 11am-1pm: Break
Saturday August 5th, 1-5pm: Image Reviews, Printing
Saturday August 5th, 7-10pm: Photo Walk/Workshop #4
Sunday August 6th, 10am-12pm: Image Reviews, Printing
Sunday August 6th, 12-1pm: Wrap Up, Conclusions
Monday August 7th, 7pm- Online: An Intro to Focus Stacking with Emily Hojnowski (Please note the change of date for this webinar.)

Online: Understanding Black & White Photography
2023-08-02 19:00 - 20:30
Black and white photography is not only alive and well in the digital age, it is better than ever before. Personal growth in photography is rooted in the fundamentals of exposure and composition and no genre teaches you more about each than working in monochrome. How does one see and create images in black & white in the modern, digital world?
Join Hunt’s Photo Education’s Don Toothaker to learn, understand, and discuss the characteristics that make for a strong image in Monochrome. We will take you through the process of how to find images that are most suitable for monochrome (and those that are not). The goal of this class is to get you thinking as much as possible about how you can utilize black & white to further your photographic creativity and add it to your arsenal of imagery.
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!

Multi-Session Series- Adobe Lightroom Classic- File Management & Editing- Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2023-08-02 18:00 - 20:00

Online: Photograph What You Feel
2023-08-01 19:30 - 21:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Educator Don Toothaker for this online session discussing inspiration and how to think deeper about your photography.
Photography is a powerful form of art and self-expression. Our cameras, lenses, and editing software are tools that allow us to capture and create images that, hopefully, demonstrate how we feel about the world around us. To refine our creative voice, we must first find our emotional voice. I believe we are not trying to take a photo of something; we are in fact trying to capture an image of how we feel about something. Pick up your camera and photograph what you feel.
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!

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt’s Photo, Melrose
2023-08-01 18:00 - 20:00
Do you have a new DSLR that you have no idea how to use?
Have you had your camera for 6 months, a year or more and want to take better pictures?
Are you putting your camera away because you just don’t see the difference between your expensive camera and your smart phone?
Learn to fully utilize your cameras potentials! Harness your creative power with photography!
This is the essential class for anyone looking to take that first giant step into the world of photography! Our patient and entertaining instructors will cover all the basics in this hands-on class, including changing depth-of-field (controlling what’s in focus in the background), stopping or blurring the action in your scene, and many other basic picture-taking techniques.
Our two guarantees:
You will learn a lot!
You will have a fun time doing it!
Some character references:

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

Online: In the Mood for Printing- Choosing the Right Paper
2023-08-01 18:00 - 19:30
The printed image shows our successes and our faults at a much higher level of detail than the digital image. To become better photographers, it helps to understand this by creating the printed image as a final product. And the paper you choose can have a dramatic effect on the end result of your photograph. What does your print look like on Matte Paper? What does it look like on Glossy Paper? There are so many options, and why? Does it really matter?
In this class, we will discuss the answers to these questions. In our instructional online presentation, we’ll discuss some of the key differences between paper surfaces and present a variety of options for you to have your image printed. Join us as we demonstrate the importance of choosing the right paper!
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!

Hunt's Photo Walk: Sports & Action- Motocross in Southwick
2023-07-30 09:00 - 16:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for an action packed photography walk! On this walk, we will be giving instruction and photographing the fast-paced MSC at The Wick 338! On this walk, we will discuss basic settings for the different scenarios we will be in, including exposure, composition, focusing, and how to effectively capture the mood and action of the day. All skill levels are welcome- be prepared for a fun day!

Beginner Photography Series- Hunt's Photo, Hanover Pt 2
2023-07-29 09:00 - 11:00

Hunt's Photo Walk: Portsmouth at Night
2023-07-28 18:30 - 21:30
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a photo walk in Portsmouth, NH. During the walk, we will discuss many of the aspects of photographing in low light and at night, including exposure, focusing, composition, and more. Photographers of all levels are welcome!
Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a large eclectic town along the coast of NH. The town features a blend of new and old architecture amid a variety of shops, restaurants, docks, boats, and colors. The end of the day and night time is a rich and beautiful time for creating photographs. We will discuss and demonstrate various techniques for shooting in low light scenarios in and around Portsmouth using available light.

Online: Multi-Session Series- Editing in Adobe Lightroom Classic Pt 3
2023-07-26 18:30 - 20:30
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for our new Multi-Session Series. In our Multi-Session Series, we will meet over the course of a number of weeks, generally at the same time each week. During that time, we will discuss a specific element of a topic and end the session by giving a photographic assignment. That assignment will be due for completion before the next class meeting, and we will review those images at the start of the next session. If for some reason you cannot attend one of the sessions, don’t worry! They will be recorded and you will be able to watch them at your leisure!
Our Multi-Session Series is designed to “keep the conversation going” by engaging with our attendees in a more personal way. In each of these classes, we will have limited attendees and provide direct feedback on images. We encourage photographers of all skill levels to consider these classes, as they will build upon your experience and provide an excellent chance to work on your imagery!
Editing in Adobe Lightroom
This is a great opportunity to build up your editing skills in Lightroom!
Adobe Lightroom is the choice program for professionals and amateurs, with ever-growing capabilities and options. However, there are many levels to understanding in the program. What do we do to make basic changes? Once we learn those changes, how can we “step it up” and figure out what to we’re supposed to do? How do we make images pop? And finally, how do we put it all together and making finishing touches to our images.
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for this three-week course that helps answer many of these questions. What’s most important about this course is that we will give weekly editing assignments, and we will review those edits at the start of the following week. Often, Lightroom users struggle with the inability to determine what changes are “good” or “correct”. While those terms are subjective, we will help you along in the editing process to see how to make determinations along the way.
In week one, we’ll talk about file types and adjustment ranges using Basic Development controls. More than anything, we will be emphasizing global changes and understanding what can be done with an image in Lightroom. In week two, we’ll dive into Color, Curves, Contrast & Clarity & Texture. These changes will help make your images pop. Finally, in week three, we’ll discuss advanced editing, including Sharpening, HDR, Pano stitching and more.
Each week, we will give an assignment and students will upload their edited photos prior to the next class. We will, by and large, be working with your images in the class.
This class is strongly recommended for anyone either looking to just get started with editing, or to fine-tune your editing skills!
After you register for this class, you will receive a confirmation email that will include information about how to access the online class, including an online ID code that you will need to get into the class. Make sure to save this information. We will also send a reminder email about 24 hours prior to the class time with that same information.
Layout of the class
The class will begin promptly at the time listed. If for some reason you cannot attend one of the sessions, don’t worry! They will be recorded and you will be able to watch them at your leisure! During each class, you are welcome to type in questions in the Question box if you have specific questions as they are asked. We will do our best to answer those questions, but if not, feel free to ask them at the end.
?You Are Being Recorded? (And Other Note Related Items)
We will be recording this class! The video will be available for download about 24-hours after the class for all attendees, so don?t worry about taking unending notes. We will send this link attendees to download and rewatch at any time. In addition to this, we will generally send out a PDF of the presentation (when applicable) and handouts on the topic. If handouts and PDFs are included, we will send it out with the link for the video.
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Online: Alt-Creative Series- Lensbaby!
2023-07-25 19:00 - 20:00
Introductory Presentation Tuesday July 25th, 7pm EST
Image Review Tuesday August 8th, 7pm EST ? Online!
Photography can be a very technical process, but more important than the technical prowess of your photograph is the creative center. Join Hunt’s Photo Education’s lead educator Emily Hojnowski on our expanded Alt-Creative Series, which is all about digging deep into many creative elements in an alternative method of photography! In these classes, we will give an overview on a specific topic in an online class session, then give you time to go into the field 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.
In this month?s topic, we’ll discuss shooting Lensbaby lenses: Different Lensbaby options, how to effectively use them in the field, and how to achieve different effects. In the first session, we will discuss all about the topic, give an assignment, and in the second session, we’ll have an image review.
Emily is a Lensbaby Ambassador and uses these lenses on every shoot! Not sure what Lensbaby is? Here’s a good way to find out!
Join us, do something fun, and get creative!
