Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography six-part program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues.
This is the third of six classes of An Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will be presented over the six sessions will cover the early history of photography, exposure, composition, camera settings for specific images, and an introduction to Lightroom. The class is intended for beginners to intermediate level photographers. Even if you have been around photography for years you will learn something new in these sessions.
Today’s session will cover:
Auto, Program, Aperture, Shutter, & Manual Camera Modes
Equivalent Exposure Values
Using the Different Exposure Metering Modes
Setting White Balance, What is 18% Gray?
Exposure Compensation
Understanding Focusing
Histograms
Different Exposure Techniques(ETTR)
Putting It Altogether
The six session series will cover:
Introduction to Photography
Exposure, Part 1
Exposure, Part 2
Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups
Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
Image Storage Workflow & Intro to Lightroom
Attend any or all of the classes!
The class will be conducted on-line with each session following one week after the prior session. A pdf copy of the presentation will be emailed after each session to attendees.
Please note that Sessions 4, 5, and 6 will be held in March as I will be traveling in February.
Please join my meeting 15 minutes early, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This extra time will allow you time to resolve most software issues or figuring out the controls for your camera and mic.
Night Photography – how to shoot the Moon, Stars, Milky Way and Aurora
This is a Dues Paying Members and Trial Members Only Event. Questions on membership should be directed to Rich Sears – [email protected]
EVENT REGISTRATION WILL END ONE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT TO ELIMINATE LAST MINUTE REQUESTS & THE POTENTIAL CONFUSION REGARDING SESSION LINKS, ETC.
On the day before and the day of the workshop you will receive an email with Bert’s ZOOM link from Fred for the workshop.
WHAT: Shooting at night opens a whole new world of photography. In this workshop Bert will teach you how to shoot the moon, stars, milky way and the aurora. He’ll cover the techniques you need to know about shooting, light-painting and post processing. This workshop teaches you everything you need to know to take night-sky images, including how to take and process your images. No special equipment is required other than a camera, lens, tripod and post-processing software.
Post-processing for night-sky images has some unique requirements, and this workshop will teach you the tricks to easily get spectacular night-sky images using Lightroom or Photoshop.
WHO IS THIS FOR? This workshop is for anyone who wants to improve their night sky photography.
WILL THIS WORKSHOP BE RECORDED? Yes, the workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available for you to review whenever you like.
WHAT’S INCLUDED? The online interactive session workshop will be via ZOOM. You will be able to ask questions and benefit from other attendee questions. In addition, you will be provided with the online workshop slides in PDF form and a link to an online video copy of the workshop that you can view as often as you like.
WHAT SOFTWARE IS COVERED? Bert will show how to process your night photography images in Lightroom and Photoshop.
Introduction to and Understanding Photography – Session 2 of 6
The Bengals won and will be playing the AFC championship game this coming Sunday at 6:30 pm, well after this class is over.
Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography six-part program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues.
This is the second of six classes on an Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will be presented over the six sessions will cover the early history of photography, exposure, composition, camera settings for specific images, and an introduction to Lightroom. The class is intended for beginners to intermediate level photographers. Even if you have been around photography for years you will learn something new in these sessions.
Today’s session will cover:
Exposure
Aperture (Depth of Field, Bokeh & Hyperfocal Distance)
ISO (Noise)
Shutter Speed (and being Artistic)
The six session series will cover:
Introduction to Photography
Exposure, Part 1
Exposure, Part 2
Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups
Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
Image Storage Workflow & Intro to Lightroom
Attend any or all of the classes!
The class will be conducted on-line with each session following one week after the prior session. A pdf copy of the presentation will be emailed after each session to attendees.
Please join my meeting 15 minutes early, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This extra time will allow you time to resolve most software issues or figuring out the controls for your camera and mic.
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
“LIMITED TO DUES PAYING MEMBERS OR TRIAL MEMBERS ONLY” JOIN TODAY, SEE BELOW.
Thursday, January 26 , 6:30 to 7:30 DEBRIEF SESSION ONLINE
HOST: Rich Sears. Joel is filling in for Joel Belsky.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE Tuesday, January 24th, AT MIDNIGHT
TEXTURES
The texture of your subject matter should be the dominant subject.
Textures can be bulbous, bumpy, crenellated, crinkled, rough, smocked or smooth.
Texture is NOT the same as pattern.
Between now and Tuesday JANUARY 24 , – determine what photos you would like to share by midnight, upload a maximum of 3 images.
SUBMITTING YOUR IMAGES:
Resize photo:
Resolution 72
Horizontal Images 1440 pixels wide OR
Vertical Images 930 pixels highTo upload your photos,
Rename your file:
#1 for first priority, #2 for second priority and #3 for third priority.
Based on the number of participants we may need to limit the number of photos shown during the debrief. #3 would be dropped for all participants in this case. First Name, then last Initial (for example – Joel , B. )
Title of image
Give camera setting information:
Lens used (for example 70-200mm) AND focal length of shot (90mm)
ISO
aperture
shutter speed
exposure compensation, if used
filters, if use
post processing techniques of note
Upload your images by navigating to EVENT LISTING, then go to
PHOTO LINK near the bottom, click and upload images.
Those participating are asked to review all photos in the album, and formulate questions for the photo creator. Thursday, JANUARY, those registered for the event will receive an e-mail from RICH SEARS with a link to join the meeting from 6:30 – 7:30. The meeting will be an open-mic group discussion about the photos captured with the goal of encouraging and helping improve our work. **PLEASE BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS YOUR IMAGES ( where were they taken, camera settings, post processes and why you chose the specific image )**
OPEN TO ALL OVCC MEMBERS OUT OF TOWNERS: Contact rich at: [email protected]
LOCATION: Mason United Methodist Church, 6315 Mason Montgomery Rd. Can enter off Tylersville Rd. first driveway west of Mason Montgomery Rd. Enter through first door to left of Portico, then first door inside on your left.
PRESENTOR: LISA LANGRELL, Domestic, International Workshops. Previous Speaker. Lisa will be presenting live from Phoenix AZ.
CRITIQUE: IMPACTED BY LIGHT Considered one of the most important elements of creating a photograph are the multiple types of light, natural or artificial, a photographer draws upon. Natural: Golden Hour, Twilight, Diffused, Harsh, Side, Backlite, Top, Dramatic, Reflective, Night or a variety of Artificial light: Incandescent, Fluorescent, LED or Studio Strobe.
PRESENTATION:THE POWER OF CONTRAST:
Why contrast is so critically important — HOW and WHERE you use it makes all the difference! • Did you know you can actually control your audience to follow a path in your images in a certain order and sequence? • Are you aware that carefully placed contrast plays a critically important role in whether your images are experienced in a pleasing way, or with strain? • Have you mastered the secret of making an image come to life and “pop?” • Need ideas to improve the “resting place” for your viewer’s eye as they navigate your image?
These critical components of powerful images can all be significantly enhanced by the proper use of contrast. There are special techniques that can be accomplished in-the-field as well as during post-processing that will amaze you.
We will explore before-and-after examples and teach you how you can do so with your own images simply and effectively. Get ready for a game-changer!
Whether you are controlling for contrast in your exposures themselves, and/or in post-processing, this fun, informative and interactive session will help you learn the tricks and techniques necessary to make your images go from drab to fab!
FINE PRINT: We can only guarantee critiquing your first image IF You Rename Your File Accordingly: it includes FIRST, your priority number 1, 2 or 3. Then your NAME, and Title of your image. NAME is required only for administrative Purposes. For Example: “1 Jones D Shadows” Deadline for submitting images will be 10:00 PM of the Friday prior to our meeting.
IMAGE SIZING: reduce all images to Resolution of seventy-two, and, for horizontal images 1440 pixels wide. For vertical images 930 pixels high. • OFF TOPIC IMAGES will be deleted at the request of several members
LISA LANGRELL BIO: A nature photographer and birder from the age of eight, Lisa is the founder of Langell Photography, Inc. (http://www.langellphotography.com) and more recently, Focus Your Art, LLC. (http://www.focusyourart.com). She started her business in 2010 after long vibrant careers as a floral designer, educational psychologist, consultant and in helping launch and manage two startups that grew into leading companies in the Ed-Tech space. Since then, she has earned numerous awards and has been published in Outdoor Photographer, Arizona Highways, Ranger Rick, Images Arizona, and more. She is an ambassador for Tamron, Fotopro and is a judge for Viewbug.
Lisa loves creating nature photography and art that is inspired by her background in psychology and design. When Lisa isn’t having fun making photographs, she’s thriving on teaching photography—most often in Alaska! Her humility and passion for both shines through in how she provides memorable, fun, and educational experiences that enrich, invigorate and expand photographers’ minds in wonderful ways.
LOCATION: Mason United Methodist Church, 6315 Mason Montgomery Rd. Can enter off Tylersville Rd. first driveway west of Mason Montgomery Rd. Enter through first door to left of Portoco, then first door inside on your left.
Introduction to and Understanding Photography – Session 1 of 6
Our Introduction to and Understanding of Photography six part program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues.
This is the first of six classes on an Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will be presented over the six sessions will cover the early history of photography, exposure, composition, camera settings for specific images, and an introduction to Lightroom. The class is intended for beginners to intermediate level photographers. Even if you have been around photography for years you will learn something new in these sessions.
Today’s session will cover:
What is Photography?
A Short History of Photography
Why Photography? Why Do It At All?
A Few Words About Equipment
It’s All About the Light! Really!
The six session series will cover:
Introduction to Photography
Exposure, Part 1
Exposure, Part 2
Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups
Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
Image Storage Workflow & Intro to Lightroom Attend any or all of the classes!
The class will be conducted on-line with each session following one week after the prior session. A pdf copy of the presentation will be emailed after each session to attendees.
Please join my meeting 15 minutes early, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This extra time will allow you time to resolve most software issues or figuring out the controls for your camera and mic.
Each year several thousand sandhill cranes migrate through south eastern Indiana. OVCC monitors sighting reports.
This Event is limited to our New Trail Members or “Registered Event Members” current on dues. WE ARE MEETING IN BROWNSTOWN IN AT THEIR PUBLIC PARK at 709 – 799 W. BRIDGE ST. BROWNSTOWN IS APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES WEST OF SEYMOUR IN.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT? Let’s head over to EWING BOTTOMS INDIANA TO CAPTURE SANDHILL CRANES in the great outdoors and Covid Safety. . They spend the winter there in large numbers. A site to behold.
OUR DATE MAY CHANGE due to migration patterns or weather conditions, so indicate your LEVEL OF INTEREST 1 to 5 with 1 highest, upfront and follow our updates. Our initial target date is Saturday, January 7th. A location in Brownstown will be pre-selected for us to arrive and meet at 1:00 pm.
• What to bring tripods may be used recommending range of lenses Food and beverage Walking boots. We will be stopping for dinner in Seymour Indiana on the way back.
Drive time from greater Cincinnati 1 hours 45 min from West Side to 2 hours 15 min from North and East Side.
Option: As most will drive separately, those wanting to follow someone let us know in the Comment section.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW: All the land in the Ewing Bottoms is privately owned, so please be respectful of private property. Confine your picture-taking to road sides and do not block roads, try to chase groups of cranes with cameras, or park in private driveways. If the birds change their behavior because of your presence, you are too close. Cranes are protected by law and incidents should be reported to Indiana Department of Natural Resources Conservation Offices at 812-837-9536.
“The Cincinnati Zoo will still be shining bright as we’re once again transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 40th annual PNC Festival of Lights!
In addition to admiring the beauty of 4 million LED lights, visitors can find the 5 Fiona fairies in Fairyland, take in a blacklight puppet show, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, or snack at one of two S’mores-n-More stands.”
Let’s Plan On Meeting 4:00 pm INSIDE THE VINE STREET ENTRANCE, JUST AHEAD ON THE LEFT PRIOR TO STORE. ALLOW AN EXTRA 38 – 40 MINUTES TO ARRIVE.
DECEMBER 8TH: The forecast for today is yucky. Chances for rain drop to 7% around 7pm. The Zoo closes at 9pm. In the comment section let everyone know your intentions. Myself, I cannot attend this evening. Otherwise the event will be rescheduled to the week of the 19th.
“The Cincinnati Zoo will still be shining bright as we’re once again transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 40th annual PNC Festival of Lights!
In addition to admiring the beauty of 4 million LED lights, visitors can find the 5 Fiona fairies in Fairyland, take in a blacklight puppet show, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, or snack at one of two S’mores-n-More stands.”
Let’s Plan On Meeting 4:00 pm INSIDE THE VINE STREET ENTRANCE, JUST AHEAD ON THE LEFT. ALLOW AN EXTRA ONE-HALF HOUR TO ARRIVE.
IN CASE OF INCLIMATE WEATHER FORECAST MORNING OF, WE WILL RE-SCHEDULE TO WEEK OF DECEMBER 20TH
November/December Shoot & Debrief – Images of Greater Cincinnati, etc…
Details “LIMITED TO DUES PAYING MEMBERS OR TRIAL MEMBERS ONLY”
SUBMISSION DEADLINE November 29 , AT MIDNIGHT
PLEASE NOTE I ADDED DAYTON AND COLUMBUS FOR OUR OUT OF TOWN MEMBERS
Welcome to the November/December Shoot and Debrief ( Images of Greater Cincinnati, Dayton or Columbus )
Between now and Tuesday , November 29 , – determine what photos you would like to share.
Tuesday 29, by midnight, upload a maximum of 3 images.
Thursday, December 1 , 6:30 to 7:30 DEBRIEF SESSION Online
Up to 3 Images to be posted by midnight Tuesday , November 29, per the following instructions:
Resize photo:
Resolution 72
Horizontal Images 1440 pixels wide OR
Vertical Images 930 pixels highTo upload your photos,
Rename your file:
#1 for first priority, #2 for second priority and #3 for third priority. Based on the number of participants we may need to limit the number of photos shown during the debrief. #3 would be dropped for all participants in this case. First Name, then last Initial (for example – Joel , B. )
Title of image
Give camera setting information:
Lens used (for example 70-200mm) AND focal length of shot (90mm)
ISO
aperture
shutter speed
exposure compensation, if used
filters, if use
post processing techniques of note
Upload your images by navigating to EVENT LISTING, then go to PHOTO LINK near the bottom, click and upload images.
Those participating are asked to review all photos in the album, and formulate questions for the photo creator.
Thursday, December 1, those registered for the event will receive an e-mail from Joel Belsky with a link to join the meeting from 6:30 – 7:30.
The meeting will be an open-mic group discussion about the photos captured with the goal of encouraging and helping improve our work.
**PLEASE BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS YOUR IMAGES ( where were they taken, camera settings, post processes and why you chose the specific image )**
