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Hunt’s Photo Workshops: Taking It to The Streets A Community Photo Walk with Jonathan Pitts-Wiley

September 27 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

September 27 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
Providence, RI
Featuring:
Join photographer Jonathan Pitts-Wiley and Hunt’s Photo Education's Eryk White for an exploration of the scenic and historic neighborhoods surrounding Dexter Park in Providence’s vibrant West End. 
Skill Level:
All Skill Levels Welcome
Instructor:
Eryk White
Co/Guest Instructor:
Photographer Jonathan Pitts-Wiley
What to Bring:
  • Bring the camera you enjoy shooting with most—the best camera is the one you’ll happily carry for a few hours—and come ready to explore, connect, and create.
  • You will likely not need a tripod. Carry less, shoot more freely!
  • As always, bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!
Recommended Prerequisites:
Basic Knowledge of your Camera
Important Notes:
You should receive a confirmation email upon signing up. We will also send a reminder 48 hours prior. If you need to cancel for any reason, please email us at [email protected].
Policies:
Refund / Cancellation Policy

Refund Policy – Classes / Walks / Workshops

For classes, walks, & workshops, cancellations and postponement can be made up to 48-hours prior to the scheduled time. Refunds cannot be granted for cancellations placed less than 72-hours/3-days before a class or walk, but you can receive a 75% credit toward a future class, walk, or workshop.

For all cancellations, you must contact [email protected] prior to the event. If you register for a class and do not show up, your payment will be forfeited.

Code of Conduct Policies

By registering for a class, workshop, walk or event, you are agreeing to our Code of Conduct as described below.
At Hunt’s Photo Education, we treat each other with respect and dignity. This means that all students and employees are entitled to participate in an environment that is free of harassment, bullying and discrimination.
Harassment, bullying and discrimination take many forms, including:

  • Unwelcome remarks, gestures or physical contact
  • The display or circulation of offensive, derogatory or sexually explicit pictures or other materials, including by email and on the Internet
  • Offensive or derogatory jokes or comments (explicit or by innuendo)
  • Verbal or physical abuse or threats

We are committed to a safe workspace for both our employees and students. As such, we reserve the right to remove a student if the above policies are violated.

Recording Content Policies

All instruction and information taught at Hunt’s Photo Education is the property of Hunt’s Photo and/or the instructor(s) involved. Class material, including handouts, PDFs, online and video content, cannot be shared in a public environment, including with camera clubs, or posted online to streaming services, such as YouTube, without express written consent. We also ask that our classes are not audio or video recorded without consent, including but not limited to the use of smart glasses, body cameras, smart phones, computers, tablets, or smart watches. If consent is given, this information cannot be posted online or distributed without express written consent.

This is a 3-part workshop.
Part 1- Online Introduction- Wednesday September 23rd, 7pm (Recorded if you cannot attend live)
Part 2- The Workshop- Sunday September 27th, 11am-2pm
Part 3- Online Image Review- Wednesday October 14th, 7pm (Recorded if you cannot attend live)
Join photographer Jonathan Pitts-Wiley and Hunt’s Photo Education’s Eryk White for an exploration of the scenic and historic neighborhoods surrounding Dexter Park in Providence’s vibrant West End. 
Whether you’re picking up a camera for the first time or have years of experience behind the lens, this photo walk is all about building community through a shared love of photography.
Bring the camera you enjoy shooting with most—the best camera is the one you’ll happily carry for a few hours—and come ready to explore, connect, and create.
Jonathan and Eryk will be on hand throughout the walk to offer guidance, answer questions, troubleshoot techniques, and share a few photo scavenger hunt challenges designed to spark creativity and add a little adventure to the day.

Space is limited. Register today and join us as we take photography to the streets of Providence. We look forward to exploring with you!

About Jonathan:

Jonathan Pitts-Wiley is a photographer working in Rhode Island and beyond whose work explores the relationships between identity, presence, and community. He creates images rooted in attention, trust, and the belief that photography can preserve individual stories and our shared humanity.

His clients include the Barr Foundation, Brown University, the City of Providence, Amos House, Trinity Repertory Company, and Mixed Magic Theatre.

In 2020, he co-founded The Vanta Guild, a collective of Rhode Island–based Black photographers. In 2021, he collaborated with Mary Beth Meehan on Witness, honoring his late grandmother, Annye Raye Pitts, while exploring the Great Migration.

His work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions including All the Worlds (World’s Fair Gallery), Who We Are Now (City of Providence), Growing the NetWorks (WaterFire Arts Center), and America Unfinished?! (WaterFire Arts Center). In 2024, he was elected an Artist Member of Art League RI.

A lifelong theater artist, Jonathan approaches photography with an eye for character, gesture, rhythm, and narrative, creating portraits and documentaries that invite viewers to look more closely.

 

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