Fundamentals of Photography Course

July 4-6, Creative Live is presenting “Fundamentals of Photography“, a free online course given by John Greengo. Quoting from their web site:

Build A Strong Foundation For Your Photography Practice.

As a photographer, you will need to master the technical basics of the camera and form an understanding of the kind of equipment you need. The Fundamentals of Digital Photography will also teach something even more important (and crucial for success) than the mechanics of digital photography – how to bring your creative vision to fruition.

Taught by seasoned photographer John Greengo, the Fundamentals of Digital Photography places emphasis on quality visuals and experiential learning. In this course, you’ll learn:
  • How to bring together the elements of manual mode to create an evocative image: shutter speed, aperture, and image composition 
  • How to choose the right gear, and develop efficient workflow 
  • How to recognize and take advantage of beautiful natural light 

John will teach you to step back from your images and think critically about your motivations, process, and ultimate goals for a digital photography project. You’ll learn to analyze your vision and identify areas for growth. John will also explore the difference between the world seen by the human eye and the world seen by the camera sensor. By forming an awareness of the gap between the two, you will be able to use your equipment to its greatest potential.

Amy Lo and Anne Jones are both big fans of the Creative Live courses. Amy says:
“Anne Jones introduced me to this workshop several years ago and since then I have been attending it every year, and I always learned something new.”
Reserve your place here.

Old Quarry Trail Photowalk: Results

Thanks to Ken Wilson and Anne Jones, here are pictures of the club members who participated in the Old Quarry Trail photowalk held on June 23rd:

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and to Phil Tughan:

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Shirley LeClair:

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He loves me w loves me not

Ken Wilson:

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Anne Jones:

Bird Sillouette by Anne JonesspacerChippy on a Log by Anne JonesspacerChips Away by Anne Jones

and Amy Lo:

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for sharing some of the great images they shot.

California Academy of Sciences Nature Photography

The California Academy of Sciences sponsors an annual competition of nature photography about which they say:

Our annual BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition seeks to inspire environmental stewardship through the power of imagery. Professional-level photographers are encouraged to submit work that celebrates and illustrates the diversity of life on Earth.

The 2015 winners are here and the 2016 winners here.

The 2015 winners are also available here as a downloadable PowerPoint slideshow.

Thanks to Fraser Campbell for sharing this with the club.

Know Your Camera

If you’ve got an SLR (or a mirrorless camera or really any kind of camera) you need to know how to use these 10 basic functions:

  1. Shooting Modes
  2. ISO
  3. Focusing Modes
  4. Back Focus
  5. Exposure Compensation
  6. Custom White Balance
  7. Highlight Display
  8. Metering Modes
  9. External Flash Control
  10. The Beep

Fraser Campbell pointed out this excellent article by Graham Wadden on PictureCorrect which describes each of the above in detail.

Thanks for sharing Fraser.

 

 

Photoshop Healing Brushes

Puzzled by the difference between Photoshop’s Healing Brush and Spot Healing Brush? Want to know which one to use when, how to best use them in combination, and how they relate to the Clone Stamp Tool?

This tutorial from Dave Cross and Photofocus has all the answers.