Join Beth Haubach for an incredible photo opportunity capturing the bygone era of the Waterside Woolen Mill.
We’ll find decades old looms, spinning and other vintage machinery, faded yarn, and more. In addition to large equipment there are old coils, production labels and several other items leftover from the production process.
Inside, we’ll explore the nooks and crannies of the lesser-known workings of the mill and discover hidden gems like interesting textures and color combinations, and create small vignettes or “still-lifes.”
We’ll also work the larger scenes using long exposures and exposure bracketing to create HDR images.
The Woolen Mill provides marvelous photo opportunities everywhere you look so all will come away with unique images.
Weather permitting, we’ll venture outside to photograph the dam and capture beautiful reflections of the mill in the creek that runs alongside the building.
Topics include:
- Creative compositions: Depth of field, Framing, Textures, Reflections, Vignettes
- Exposure bracketing
- HDR photography
- Capturing the essence of “abandoned” spaces
Zoom session prior to the class: We’ll have a weeknight evening Zoom session where Beth will cover tips and techniques for photographing in “abandoned” spaces. That way we can make the most of our time shooting when we get to the mill.
History of the Mill: Waterside Woolen Mill was designed to process raw wool into woven products, primarily produced traditional Pennsylvania woven blankets. Looms date from the 1870s while other equipment was manufactured in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Other antique pieces of machinery include a picker, a “Moulton Card,” and wrap winding equipment.
The Waterside Woolen Mill offers a glimpse into part of the history of this area in PA. It was built on land deeded by the heirs of William Penn to Abraham Oberholtzer in 1785. In 1806 John Snider purchased the land and erected a mill on the banks of Yellow Creek. It was closed in the 1960s and remained shut for several decades until the current owners opened it as a tourist attraction and antique store. For a while they resumed production of woolen blankets on a small scale, however the mill is not currently operating.
Prerequisites:
• This class is best suited for experienced hobbyists, intermediate or advanced photographers. It's not recommended for beginners.
• Participants should be familiar with basic camera operation, including setting the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
Entry Fee: Participants will pay the $80 entry fee at the Mill. This is not included in the price of the class.
Note: We are obligated to cover the $80 fee even if you are unable to make it. Therefore we will need 14 days cancellation notice instead of our normal 5 day notice. If you give us 14 days notice, please see our normal cancellation policy.
Questions can be directed to Marie Joabar at info@capitalphotographycenter.com.
Class Limit: 8-9
Instructor: Beth Haubach
Beth joined Capital Photography as the Education Programs Manager in 2017 and we are now happy to have her as a talented instructor! She brings a long time love of photography with her having been bitten with the 'photo bug' back in her high school days.
Beth has a keen eye for composition and what makes a strong image. Her skills vary from abstract, architectural, floral, landscape, portrait and street. As you can see, she loves to photograph mostly ANYTHING!
She constantly pushes herself beyond her comfort zone and loves to explore new ideas and techniques to expand her skills further.
She looks forward to meeting and helping you think outside the box with your own photography. Here work can be seen on her website, A2Z Photography.
Beth teaches the following classes for Captial Photography Center:
* Abstract Photography
* Exploring Vintage thru the Lens
* Historic Woolen Mill Field Shoot
* And Others