Comp 1902 – Set Only – Australian Landscapes A photograph of natural land or coastal scenery taken within Australia, which may include people, buildings or other objects, provided that these elements do not dominate the photograph. Seascapes with no land do not fit the topic.
Comp 2203 – Open & Set – Reflections.
Easter weekend – no meeting
Presentation – Creative night photography by Lynn Smith
A weekend away on the South Coast. Details will be published closer to the date.
Presentation 03 – Creative Photography Tips and Ideas includes (i) selecting and refining a subject from within a photo, (ii) using photoshop to import a dramatic sky into your photos, and (iii) practical analysis of photos to identify creative techniques.
Comp 2205 – Open & Set – Creative. The final image should clearly show the use of creative techniques or show a created subject (a fictional, unreal, or invented subject, such as flying dolls or matchsticks that look like people).
Presentation 04 –
Portrait Lighting and Posing Workshop
This Monday (4 July) will be a portrait lighting and posing workshop for Club Members. Studio lights (softboxes, beauty dishes etc) and professional backdrops will be provided. Bring your camera and some props (such as hats, scarves and overcoats). You will have many opportunities to shoot different types of portraits (headshots, half-length and full length portraits). Each member will also take turns being a model for the other photographers. Phil Weir, who has extensive experience as a professional photographer, will give a short introduction to portrait lighting and posing; and “cheat sheets” of some classic poses for men and women will be provided.
Comp 2206 – Open & Set – Motion. An image that illustrates that something is moving.
Presentation 05 – Being creative with Fine Art Textures, with Sandra D
- What is the difference with a Surface Photo and Fine Art Texture?
- When to use Fine Art Textures in your workflow
- Texture vs Colour Grading
- Working and understanding Colour
- Creative uses and techniques using Photoshop
- Practical demonstration with my images and breaking down the layers
- Creating an image from scratch