Photography Workshop Schedule

• 8:50 Meet & Greet: The Pleasance, 1 Main Street, Newtown, CT
• 9:00 Photography Fundamentals: Learn techniques for sharp photos through steady camera holding and explore composition using varied angles, heights, and distances.
• 9:30 Controlling Focus: Understand aperture's effect on depth of focus (the zone of sharpness) and its compositional impact.
• 10:00 Travel Break: Drive 2 miles to Sandy Hook Center. Meet: Parking Area near 7 Glen Road, Sandy Hook
• 10:30 Capturing Motion: Learn techniques to capture motion, including freezing action and creating intentional blur based on the scene.
• 11:00 Creative Photo Challenge: Apply new skills during a photo 'Treasure Hunt.'
• Noon Lunch Break (On Your Own or Join Others): Options: Explore local Sandy Hook eateries OR bring your lunch. Activity: Review your morning photos and choose your favorite 3 to share. Tip: Feel free to practice food/detail shots during lunch!
• 1:00 Post-Processing Tips & Digital Darkroom: Drive 2 miles to Newtown Senior Center, 8 Simpson Street. Participate in a group review and editing session to make your photos shine for print and social media.
• 2:30 Workshop Concludes