The Flagpole Photographers Workshop Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026, is a great way to boost your photography skills while capturing photos of historic Newtown and Sandy Hook. Work side-by-side with award-winning club photographers for the entire session.
We will start with an outdoor session in Newtown, then move to an outdoor session in Sandy Hook. After lunch, we will focus on digital darkroom skills indoors, enhancing the morning’s photos for printing, competition and social media.
Whether you’re a beginner or an enthusiast, bring your camera or phone and join us for a day of creative exploration!
Check out our 2025 Workshop Day!
Event Details
Agenda
8:50 AM: Meet at The Pleasance (1 Main Street, Newtown).
9:00 AM: While taking photos, focus on fundamentals: holding the camera steady, composition, and moving for different angles, heights, and distances.
9:30 AM: Learn about changing how much of the scene should and can be in focus, and how this alters composition options.
10:00 AM: Break and drive 2 miles to downtown Sandy Hook (Parking area near 7 Glen Road).
10:30 AM: Learn about capturing motion: freezing motion, blurring motion, and choosing what is appropriate for the scene.
11:00 AM: Treasure Hunt! Combine what you have learned to create better photos.
Noon: Lunch on your own in the Sandy Hook area. Take photos of your food and surroundings. Review your photos and choose 3 to share. (If you prefer, bring your lunch to the Senior Center).
1:00 PM: Drive 2 miles to the Newtown Senior Center (8 Simpson Street, Newtown) and move indoors. Share your 3 photos, then watch and learn while they are reviewed and edited.
2:30 PM: Finished.
If the weather is bad, the entire workshop will move inside the Newtown Senior Center.
Cost
Free for all current Flagpole Photographer members. Fantastic Value for Non-Members: The $25 fee includes Flagpole Photographers membership through August 31, 2026!
Registration Required
To register or questions, please use our contact form and mention you are registering for the May Workshop.