November Photo Capture (2025)

Now is the time to register for the Hunterdon Photo Capture and Show! From November 1st until November 30th, local photographers of all ages are challenged to capture images throughout Hunterdon County. The Photo Capture culminates in a projected art show on Friday, December 5th at 6pm outside of Flemington DIY on Stangl Rd in Flemington NJ. 

This creative challenge will get you outside, give you a chance to hone your photographic skills and join guided photo walks and workshops with other local photographers. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a gift card from local Flemington businesses. If selected, you must be present on Dec. 5 to receive your prize. 

 **Select photographs showcasing scenes from Flemington Borough may be considered for an exhibition at the Outdoor Gallery on Stangl Road (next to Humdoo Ice Cream). If interested in this consideration, more information will be provided at a later date. 

What you need to know:

• Participants will take photos between Saturday, November 1 and Saturday, November 30 to capture moments in time in Hunterdon County.
  • Subject matter should be appropriate for an all-ages audience. Potential subject matter can include portraits, animals/wildlife, landscape, abstract, macro. 
• All works need to be submitted via our online portal by November 30. Please submit up to 5 photos on our online portal to be projected outdoors. All photos submitted must be taken during the month of November 2025. 
• The online portal can be found here starting on Nov. 16.
  • We recommend uploading the largest file size possible for best projection results. 
• Photographs can be taken digitally or created using analog techniques (i.e. film formats). Photographs may be edited or manipulated using editing softwares. 
• Invite your friends and family to the projected photo show outdoors on Friday, December 5 at 6pm at Flemington DIY, 26 Stangl Rd, Flemington, NJ.

>>> Join one of our photo events throughout the month of November

All events are free to join with a casual atmosphere, but guidance and tips will be provided throughout. Please help us plan better by pre-registering for these events! 

--November 1, 2025 at 10:00am-1:00pm 
24 Hours Photo Marathon - Kickoff Event 
Join us for the Photo Capture KICKOFF event - a 24 hour photography marathon! Registered participants will meet at Flemington DIY and have a chance to mingle with other photographers as they await the announcement of four mystery themes. Participants will be challenged to create their images in a twenty four period while considering how to create a visual coherence amongst the themes. Participants are encouraged to begin their photographic adventure at Flemington DIY and continue wherever their creativity takes them. Flemington DIY will be open until 1pm for people to drop in and take a break, discuss and share ideas. Photos taken during this event can be submitted at the end of the month for the projected show. 

What to bring: Any kind of camera including phone cameras. Film cameras are also welcome! 

 --November 10, 2025 at 6:00pm-8:00pm
Photography Skillshare

This skillshare is for anyone interested in photography and interested in learning from one another. Please come whether you are interested in learning and/or sharing tips or teaching others. Activity will be guided by the interests and skills of attendees.

What to bring: Any camera including phone cameras.  Interchangeable lens cameras are encouraged. Film cameras are also welcome! 

--November 19, 2025 at 6:30pm-8:30pm
Light Painting/Night Photography 
For all skill levels. This will be an informal workshop/practice session to learn the basics of lightpainting and experiment with more advanced techniques.

What to bring: 

Required: Tripod (or means to stabilize camera), a camera that allows full manual control, flashlights or any other light source to use as paintbrushes.  
Optional: any object you may wish to paint and photograph.

--November 22, 2025 from 2pm-4pm 

Seeing the Unseen: A Mindful Photo Walk, Presented by Christianne Ebel

Slow down and really look. In this two‑hour guided walk starting at Flemington DIY, we’ll practice mindful seeing—tuning into light, texture, color, and chance moments. After a brief 15‑minute intro, we’ll explore town with a set of playful prompts that sharpen attention without limiting creativity (think reflections, repeating shapes, or “where the light changes”). We’ll start and end at DIY for a casual share and conversation: What did the moment tell you? What surprised you about what you noticed? Open to all cameras and skill levels (phones welcome). Come as you are; leave seeing differently.

Bring: phone or camera, comfy shoes. Skill level: beginner to advanced. Accessibility: gentle walking pace with frequent stops.

--November 29, 2025 from 2pm-4pm

Changing Perspectives: Portrait & Self‑Portrait Lab, Presented by Christianne Ebel

Perspective changes everything—power, intimacy, and meaning. In this two‑hour hands‑on session at Flemington DIY, we’ll explore portraits and self‑portraits through framing, angle, distance, and the stories they imply. After a short mini‑lesson, you’ll work in pairs to photograph each other from multiple perspectives (from above/below, through objects, with light and shadow), then create a self‑portrait that shows how you see yourself—not how others see you. Participants can experiment with LED color‑changing lights and everyday or sentimental objects as props to shape mood and meaning. We’ll close with a supportive group reflection on choices, feelings, and narrative.

Bring: phone or camera; optional personal or sentimental object. Skill level: beginner to advanced. Accessibility: seated and standing shooting options available.