Essex National Heritage Area Photo Safaris
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Nature & Outdoors |
Sound far-fetched? Not if you have registered to participate in Essex Heritage’s Photo Safari program. Sponsored by four major camera and lens companies and co-hosted by Essex Heritage and New England’s largest photography retailer, Hunt’s Photo & Video of Melrose, MA, the Photo Safaris combine historic exploration with modern-day digital photography advances. Photographers at all levels will expand their skills and broaden their horizons with free use of high-quality photo equipment during visits to the incredibly beautiful Essex National Heritage Area locations.
The 2008 Photo Safaris are scheduled as follows:
Olympus Sat., June 14 Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Canon TBA TBA
Tamron Fri., Aug. 15 Plum Island/Parker River Visitor Center
Sat., Aug.16
Nikon Sat., Sept. 6 Newburyport Maritime Museum/Newburyport
Participants will receive free hands-on instruction from Hunt’s knowledgeable technical experts during each session. In addition, world-renowned photographers, Pulitzer Prize winner and National Geographic photographer Jay Dickman, and Roy Toft, a passionate nature conservationist whose work has been featured in National Geographic, Smithsonian, and Audubon Magazines, will share their expertise at the Olympus and Tamron events.
The Photo Safari results have generated eye-catching entries in the annual Essex Heritage photo contest. In its third year, the Essex Heritage Photo Safari program is designed to showcase the beauty and unique landscape of the Essex National Heritage Area. This program also highlights the mission of Essex Heritage. Working in partnership with the National Park Service, Essex Heritage encourages public/private partnerships and implements programs to enhance, preserve and promote the unique historic, cultural and natural resources of the Essex National Heritage Area.
Cost for the June 14 and September 6 photo safaris is $50 ($25 for Essex Heritage members). Register online at: www.essexheritage.org/photosafaris.shtml.
Cost for the 2-day event on August 15 & 16 is $179. Sign up online at www.regonline.com/checkin.asp?eventid=606734. All of the Photo Safaris include free use of equipment, free instruction and special gifts and discount coupons from Hunt’s.
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About the Essex National Heritage Commission (ENHC)
Essex Heritage is the non-profit supervisory authority for the Essex National Heritage Area, one of 37 such areas affiliated with the National Park Service. Working in collaboration with the National Park Service, Essex Heritage promotes public/private partnerships and develops and implements programs that enhance, preserve and encourage regional awareness of the unique historic, cultural and natural resources found within our Heritage Area. For more information, visit the Essex Heritage website at www.essexheritage.org or call (978) 740-0444.
About Hunt’s Photo and Video
Hunt's Photo and Video is the largest specialty retailer of photo, video and digital imaging products in New England. Family owned and operated for three generations, Hunt’s is headquartered in Melrose, MA, with branch locations in Boston, Cambridge and Hadley, MA, Providence, RI, So. Portland, ME, and Manchester, NH.
Serving beginners, students, hobbyists and professional photographers throughout the United States, Hunt’s has created its own picture of success with competitive pricing, sales expertise and exceptional customer service. Visit Hunt’s online at www.huntsphotoandvideo.com.
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Saturday, June 14, 8 am - 4 pm
Friday & Saturday, August 15 & 16, 8 am - 4 pm
Saturday, September 6, 8 am - 4 pm
| COST | ↑ top |
$50 per person on June 14 & September 6 ($25 for Essex Heritage members)$179 for event on August 15 & 16
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221 Essex Street, Suite 41, Salem, MA, 01970 map
Phone: 978-740-0444
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