Scott Kelby World Wide Photo Walk: Hartford, CT

Hello again, Shaun here.
On Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the Inaugural Scott Kelby Photo Walk in Hartford, CT and let me just tell you I had a GREAT time. I think I could write the longest blog post ever about it, but I will refrain. First of all I would like to thank a few people: Jenn for watching the kids and insisting that, out of the 2 of us, I go to the walk when she is the professional. Scarlet Riley for taking the time to make sure we had a walk in Hartford and picking a great route with LOTS of photo opportunities! Scott Kelby for initiating the idea and making it happen. Lastly, all my fellow Hartford walkers.. I hope I made some new friends!

I originally heard about this on Scott’s blog and I thought it would be fun for Jenn, Taryn (Photog friend of ours), and myself to attend, but in the end I was the only one who could attend. That morning, I readied the equipment, left the house, got some D&D, and headed up to Hartford. Our route started out at the Old State House and moved down Main St., across Gold St. and along the edge of Bushnell park. We headed back to City Steam for Photo Sharing, Discussion and food.

The most interesting part of the walk itself is the fact that there are no true subjects, no assignment… just go out and shoot what looks good to you. This may be great for others but was a bit intimidating to me at first. “I am a scientist, who spends the majority of his time toning images not shooting them. I have no idea where to begin”, I thought. Luckily, a few minutes of looking around… turned into … “OMG, we have been doing this for 90 minutes already and we have not even made it through half of the walk” It is amazing the things you can find to shoot. I enjoyed myself so much that I will be planning some informal walks of my own not too far down the road. Check back here and I will post the plans for a photo walk of my own if you would like to join me. Here are some of my images, I hope you enjoy them.

Jenn loves the door image!!

I shot this with nothing but Black and White in mind.

I love this flag shot, it was my personal favorite from the walk.

This is a fun image, but look at “golden glow” on those buildings!