The last workshop of the season could not have been on a finer autumn day. The cool morning mist and overcast sky imparted an extra burst of color to the leaves and lichen.
As with the prior classes, The Art of Phoneography — a free workshop I designed and Weir Farm’s first one ever on photography — had full attendance with participants driving well over an hour from New York City and northern Connecticut.
New material was presented including specifics on setting focus, exposure, and hidden tricks buried within smartphone menus.
Based on the interest I sensed after showing some of my images from Times Square, I asked whether attendees would be interested in a private follow-up workshop on street photography in New York City or Brooklyn. I was hardly finished asking when I heard a resounding “yes!” I will be sure to let everyone know if and when such a workshop becomes available.

Demonstrating focus points and depth of field. Photo by Silvio.
Until then, please enjoy these photos taken at beautiful Weir Farm. Encourage each other by posting a comment or clicking “Like.” Be sure to post the link to the blog on your social media accounts with my hashtag — #xiomaro — so that your photos can be searched and found by attendees from my prior workshops. If you’re not on social media, then consider sending the link to your friends via email.
In the meantime, I look forward to staying in touch with you all. I hope to see you again with your friends at next year’s workshops.

Alice

Alice

Alice

Alice

Leading the group on the Photo Walk. Photo by Alice.

Bonnie

Bonnie

Bonnie

Bonnie

Bonnie

Bonnie

Bonnie

“We’re here!” There’s so much to photograph that it’s easy to get separated. Photo by Cecilia.

Cindy

Cindy

Cindy

Cindy

Cindy

Explaining why even a small tripod can be very useful. Photo by Heather.

Heather

Heather

Heather

Heather

Heather

Extolling the beauty of the Burlingham House and Potting Shed in front of me. Photo by Janice.
Janice

Janice

Janice

Janice

Janice

Janice

Janice

Janice

Demonstrating how to adjust exposure. Photo by Silvio.

The U-shaped barn behind me is a rare sight in New England. Photo by Linda.

Linda

Weir painted many of his famous masterpieces in this studio. Photo by Linda.

Luis

Luis

Luis

Luis
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The workshop was so much fun and so interesting. Weir Farm is a beautiful place, and it was a great place to spend the day. I learned a lot and can’t wait to to sign up for Street Photography!
Thanks for your comment Janice. I’m so glad you attended and enjoyed the workshop. I’m aiming to do a street photography workshop for early next year and will let everyone know as soon as it is confirmed.