Lighting Group
Reminder: The lighting group will start this Thursday 19th September at 7pm on Zoom, using the usual link.
The group is open to all members.
In this initial meeting, we will aim to cover (time permitting):
- Basic principles of flash photography
- Essential equipment to get started
- Common lighting setups with sample images
- Challenges members have encountered, along with potential solutions
See you all on Thursday
Stephane
by Stephane Thomas, September 17, 2024
Lightroom Interest Group Zoom Session
Our first Lightroom Zoom session will occur tomorrow night Tuesday September 17th at 7pm.
As with any interest group they are open to all members so just login using the Clubs Zoom link from 6.45pm
What to expect:
- Discussion and questions answered re Lightroom Classic, Don’t understand some aspect of Lightroom or maybe don’t even know where to start. Join in and we will find the answers to your questions.
- Some basic editing of images including global and local adjustments
- Where to find useful Lightroom tutorials on the web..
- Shortcuts and hints to help with your editing or organising your images
- How to best export your images for EDI competitions
Like to be informed of upcoming Lightroom IG events and/or recieve handout documents and can’t make tomorrow night. Send me an email and I will add you to the “Lightroom Interest Group” so you don’t miss out!
Any questions please contact me
GregC
by Greg Carruthers, September 16, 2024
Interest Group’s Zoom Videos
Interest group leaders will often record their Zoom session so members can watch and catchup if they can’t attend on the night or they want to take a second look.
You can find these videos by following the grey “Interest Group button” and then selecting “Interest Groups Zoom recordings”
We have limited space to store these videos and soon we will need to delete earlier presentations.
If you want to copy any of these videos to your own computer so you will have your own copy then:
“Open the video you want to save and in the top RH corner you will see the option to download to your computer.” Simply download and save to your computer
My suggest SAVE ASAP any videos you wish to watch again as they will soon be deleted and new videos added.
Any question please email.
GregC
by Greg Carruthers, September 15, 2024
Samuel Markham Zoom Presentation ” Landscape Composition”
IMPORTANT – Samuel will be the presenter for this Wednesday September 18th Zoom presentation titled “Landscape photography composition”
Samuel will be using his own Zoom account so for members to login you will need to follow a NEW ZOOM LINK
You can find this link behind the grey button on the website “ZOOM LINK AND WORKSHOP CALENDAR”
DO NOT USE OUR USUAL CLUB ZOOM LINK
What can you expect – “I’m thrilled to present “Landscape Photography Composition,” where we will explore both basic and advanced techniques for capturing stunning landscape images and understanding how light interacts with different locations. As the “Australian Geographic 2023 Nature Photographer of the Year”, with a rich background collaborating with Canon Australia, Australian Photography Magazine and the Australian Museum, I bring a wealth of experience to this topic. In this presentation, I will share my photography journey, delve deeply into compositional techniques, and offer insights into how to enhance your landscape photography. We will also have a Q&A session to address your queries, and I will provide a brief overview of something I call The Map and my Landscape Photography Workshops, which will include an exclusive discount for attendees. Additionally, I’ll introduce a private Facebook photography support group for ongoing learning and image feedback”. Samuel Markham
Do not miss this presentation. Follow the new link to join in from 6.45pm this Wednesday
GregC
by Greg Carruthers, September 15, 2024
Proposal to change Club Grades and Print Competition Entries
The club offers a range of competitions to members as a means for members to improve their photographic skills. It has been apparent for some time that we are getting insufficient print entries in B Grade to have a viable competition. As a result your committee is intending to make some changes next year by changing the club competition grades and the number of print competitions members can enter.
Rather than the current three grades – B, A and Advanced, we intend to only have an Open and Advanced Grade in 2025.
What does this mean:
- Those members who are in A and B grade will be in Open Grade in 2025 for print and digital competitions.
- Advanced Grade members who would like to move to Open Grade can request a regrading to Open Grade by contacting Roy Killen or Bill Chambers.
- A Grade members who have done well in 2024 competitions will be approached to step up to Advanced Grade.
This process will take place once the October competition results are finalised.
In the same vein of streamlining club activities and having more viable competitions we are proposing to no longer offer Small Print competitions next year.
If you have any concerns or comments about these changes please speak to one of your committee members by the end of September so feedback can be considered at the October committee meeting.
by Dennis Archibald, September 13, 2024
