Photo Walks Tour
Massachusetts State House with General Joseph Hooker Statue Photo uploaded by Go Card USA
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of taking a little field trip to go on a Photo Walks Tour with Saba Alhadi!
The tour, entitled Footsteps to Freedom, began at the Shaw Memorial, right in front of the Massachusetts State House. Right from the beginning, I knew that Saba was going to give us great tips and inspiration for capturing images that really represented the history and culture of Boston. In addition to photography tips, the tour also covers the history and culture of each of the stops along the way.
I had brought two cameras with me, one manual digital camera and one point-and-shoot, due to the fact that my camera can act up at inopportune times. Luckily, Saba’s tour is appropriate for all kinds of cameras, as she takes into account that tourists generally bring small, automatic cameras with them on tours. My camera did end up with issues, so I used my boyfriend’s Casio Exilim, which worked perfectly with Saba’s instruction.
Since I’ve only lived in Boston since May of 2007, the tour was a wonderful opportunity to be touristy again and get photos of landmarks that I walk by on a daily basis. In addition to offering tips on great spots for photo opportunities, Saba really inspired the group to notice the “everyday” and look for moments to capture in unlikely places. At each “prime photo location,” Saba provided individual attention to each group member, helping us figure out the intricacies of our cameras.
This tour genuinely made me appreciate where I live, along with inspiring me to get out there and take more photos! It’s a great activity for those who want an intimate tour with personal attention which will give them great tips on bringing home unique photographs to share with friends and family.
Here’s a big thanks to Saba for the tour and if you’d like to see all the photos I took on the tour, check out my Photo Walks set on Flickr!
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Jamie,
I love your photos! That tour sounds like a lot of fun.
Susan
Those photos turned out awesome! Sometimes after you’ve lived in a city for awhile, it’s hard to see a beautiful city with the same eyes as a new visitor, laying their eyes on these attractions for the first time. That’s the beauty of travel, I think, your eyes are so sharp and excited — photos are the best way to try to capture that wonder and awe!
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