Doors of Newport

June 21 (zoom session on July 12)
Newport, RI
$195/person

Dating back to the 1700s, the doors of Newport embody centuries of rich history in Newport, RI

We will stroll along the residential streets of Newport being transported back in time to the 1700s. Back then, to announce yourself at someone’s home you used the brass knocker. These doors and knockers still exist today, and we will photograph them. The homes we will see were “cottages” of the influential and wealthy merchants who manufactured and traded sperm oil, candles, rum, barrels, textiles and more from the 150 wharfs that existed in the mid 18th century. Included in this workshop will be a 1 hour Zoom meeting on July 12 where you will be shown how to make an 8x10 poster of the doors and knockers you photographed aided by a free Adobe Lightroom template.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to create a proper exposure with required shutter speed and aperture

  • How to choose the best composition

  • How to ensure a level orientation during handheld photography

  • How to create a poster print using Lightroom’s Print Module

Recommended Equipment

  • D-SLR or Mirrorless Camera

  • Midrange Zoom lens

Physical Difficulty

We will be walking on the sidewalks of Newport for the workshop.

 

Meeting Details

We will gather at 9:30am at a parking garage in Newport. You can find it at: 1 W Marlborough St, Newport, RI 02840. After the workshop we will stroll along Newport’s famed Bowen’s Wharf to enjoy quintessential Newport. Participants are invited to gather for lunch should their schedules permit.