Autumn in Central Massachusetts

October 15
Groton, MA
$350/person
(lunch is included)

In the Fall, Central Mass’ landscapes come to life. 

Central Massachusetts sports primarily rolling hills, woodlands and farms. While not as well known as other areas in the state, it has a great deal of scenic opportunities near the reservoirs, state parks and historical sites. Beginning at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill in Sudbury, a historic and working flour mill, we explore some of the most photogenic landscape subjects of central, MA, including the Wachusett Aqueduct, and the Sawmill of Moore State Park. We conclude the day at the majestic old stone Church, a fantastic spot for capturing sunset over the reservoir.  Lunch is included.

A tree with orange and red autumn leaves standing on a grassy hill, with three black cows grazing under it, against a blue sky with wispy clouds.

What You’ll Learn

  • Composition

  • Light intensity and direction

  • Exposure triangle

  • Exposure compensation

  • Depth of field

  • Shooting in low light

  • Shooting fall colors

  • How to create sharper images

  • Use of filters

Autumn scenery with colorful trees reflecting on a calm river, a church with an American flag on the island, and a vibrant sunset sky.

Recommended Equipment

  • D-SLR or Mirrorless camera

  • Wide Angle

  • Midrange Zoom

  • Telephoto

  • Tripod

  • Remote shutter release

  • Polarizing, ND filters & Graduated ND filters

  • Waterproof boots

  • Water

An old wooden mill building beside a rocky stream with fallen leaves, surrounded by colorful autumn trees and a partly cloudy sky.

Physical Difficulty

Standing and walking on paved and gravel paths with easy to moderate inclines. Moderate walking to most of the locations, with some short hills to climb.

 

Meeting Details

Exact meeting information will be emailed to you the week prior to the workshop.

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Itinerary

An itinerary and workshop details will be sent to you before the workshop. Actual shoot stops will depend on the weather. Possible shoot stops include:

  • The Grist Mill, Wayside Inn

  • Wachusett Aqueduct

  • Moore State Park

  • Old Stone Church