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Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography six-part program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues.
This is the fourth 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:
What is Composition
Composition Rules & Elements
More Rules of Photography
Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 1)
The six session series will cover:
Introduction to Photography
Exposure, Part 1
Exposure, Part 2
Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups (Part 1)
Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
Image Storage Workflow & Backing Up Your Photos
Attend any or all of the classes!
The class will be conducted on-line. A link to a pdf copy of the presentation will be emailed after each session to attendees.
Please join my Zoom session 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 Zoom app now and be ready when your first meeting starts to avoid any delays in attending. Click on the Registration Link below to signup now and receive the session link back to your email.
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 & Backing Up Your Photos
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 Zoom session 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 Zoom app now and be ready when your first meeting starts to avoid any delays in attending. Click on the Registration Link below to signup now and receive the session link back to your email.
Zoom Session Info Registration Linkhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqdu2qrjsiGNfKSd0_IegdCM509AX_a8gz#/registration
Meeting ID: 979 1125 4228 Passcode: 070380
Note: the Intro to Adobe Lightroom will a separate two-part course this year.
Introduction to and Understanding Photography – Session 2 of 6
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 & Backing Up Your Photos
Attend any or all of the classes!
The class will be conducted on-line with each session following one week after the prior session.
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 Zoom app now and be ready when your first meeting starts to avoid any delays in attending. Click on the Registration Link below to signup now and receive the session link back to your email.
AS AN EVENT MEMBER OR NEW MEMBER YOU ARE ENTITLED TO ATTEND
SHOOT AND DEBRIEF MEETING FEBRUARY 22ND, 6:30 – 7:30 PM ONLINE
THEME: ANIMALS AND PETS.
HOST: Fred Haaser. Joel is snow birding.
REGISTER attendance on web portal:https://www.meetup.com/Ohio-Valley-Camera-Club/
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 this specific image.
Upload up to three imagesfor discussion by Tuesday, February 20th at the OVCC SmugMug Web-Site (NOT in the album below):
Vertical Images 1080 pixels high to 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 used
post processing techniques of note ” **MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: write Rich at [email protected]”
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Wildlife Photography – The Nuts and Bolts to get the Best Photographs You Can
LIMITED TO EVENT MEMBERS CURRENT ON DUES, OUR NEW MEMBERS, AND GUESTS (2)
PRESENTER: DAVID ZISER CRITIQUE: PORTRAITS AND CANDIDS David has been one of Cincinnati’s top wedding and portrait photographers for over 50 years. He will bring his expertise to our OVCC Print Critique on February 21, 2024. This meeting’s topic will be Portraits and Candids. Let your imagination run wild and bring your best images to this meeting. David will discuss the fine points of each image and what it takes to make a great image. Maybe yours can be one of our winners. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT CRITIQUE IMAGES: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 10:00 PM: SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW!!!
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PRESENTATION: Wildlife Photography – The Nuts and Bolts of Shutter Speeds, Exposure, and ISOs to get the Best Photographs You Can.
Going on Safari has been on my bucket list for years. Being up close and personal with the wildest of wild beasts of Africa seemed like it would be such a “rush” – it was! In preparing for such an experience, several pitfalls needed to be avoided during the trip’s preparation. And, once in the Safari vehicle chasing rhinos out of the bush, fleeing charging elephants, and staring down a lion 30 feet in front of your camera – yes, all those things happened – you better be a quick study so you can capture those spectacular moments with your camera. I will share with you the all-important lessons I learned leading up to my safari experiences and everything I learned over five exciting visits and 60,000 images of shooting. Hopefully my tips, tricks, and gear settings for shooting wildlife and birds in flight along with and several amazing images make this a program not to missed!
WE ARE NOW MEETING AT THE EVENDALE ARTS PAVILION LOWER LEVEL. We just arranged for a new home within the I-275 Corridor for ease of access in Evendale at their “BELL TOWER ARTS PAVILLION” (3270 Glendale Milford Rd) off of Glendale-Milford Road St Rt 126 at near Reading Rd (US 42) with increased reliability from the newer technology offered by large screen monitors. WE ASK MEMBERS COMING FROM WITHIN 30 MINUTES AWAY TO ATTEND LIVE. FOR THOSE COMING OVER ONE-HALF HOUR AWAY YOU CAN ELECT TO VIEW OUR PROGRAM LIVE VIA OUR NEW WEBINAR PROVIDER, ZOOM. WRITE RICH AT [email protected] for link PRIOR TO 4:00 pm ON DAY OF MEETING.
Date: Wednesday, February 21st Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 3PM ON OUR MEETING DATE.
BIO: DAVID ZISER
SUBMIT UP TO THREE CRITIQUE IMAGES – NOTE: UPGRADED PIXEL RESOLUTION 1920 X 1080 IN JPEG FORMAT TO: https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/Hmcnv6/12345 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 last name, first initial 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 72, and, for horizontal images 1920 pixels wide. For vertical images 1080 pixels high
DIRECTIONS TO BELL TOWER ARTS PAVILION From the North, West and South Off of I-75 exit Glendale-Milford Highway heading East. Cross Reading Road and move into the left hand lane. Proceed one-quarter mile at the traffic signal turn left onto Kingsport Drive. Take the first right up a slope and park behind the building (Art Pavilion). Entrance door is at the right end. Grab a chair from the closet.
From the EAST Off I-71 exit Pfeiffer Roading heading West 2.7 miles to Kingsport Drive at traffic signal. Crossing Kenwood Rd Pfeiffer Road changes name to Glendale-Milford Rd. Crossing Plainfield Rd, you will have 1 and one-quarter mile to go to Kingsport Drive. Turn right onto Kingsport Drive. Take the first right up a slope and park behind the building (Art Pavilion). Entrance door is at the right end. Grab a chair from the closet.
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 of 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 how to backup images. 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 & Backing Up Your Photos Attend any or all of the classes!
The class will be conducted on-line with each session following one week after the prior session.
Please join my Zoom session 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.
Zoom Link is on this page visible to those who RSVP.
Get the Zoom app now and be ready when your first meeting starts to avoid any delays in attending. Click on the Registration Link below to signup now and receive the session link back to your email.
We experienced failure four times yesterday attempting to communicate the Zoom Link to attendees. Instead we used two other methods. If you did not receive our link, and are a paid dues member or trial member TEXT Rich at (513)324-5643), No Calls will be accepted during our seminar, but text messages will.
Intro – The next full solar eclipse visible in the United States occurs on April 8, 2024 mid-afternoon, with the path passing amazing through Ohio! The next total solar eclipse in the US will not occur until 2044 & 2045, when most of us may be gone! This presentation will provide the information you need to get ready and photograph this rare event.
Availability – Attending this on-line presentation will be available to paid dues members, trial members, and their guests.
Presentation Outline
April 8, 2024, North American Solar Eclipse – Some Facts
Path Across the United States
Where to Photograph the 2024 Solar Eclipse
What Causes a Solar Eclipse & Different Types
Protecting your Camera and Eyes
Solar glasses & filters
Different Elements of a Solar Eclipse to Photograph
How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse
Recommended lens sizes
Exposure Guide
Resources
On-Line Zoom Session – this presentation will be provided using a Zoom Session. The session Zoom Link information for attendees who have RSVP is on this page!
OUR CLUB HAS BEEN APPROVED TO BRING OUR SINGLE LENS REFLEX AND MIRRORLESS CAMERAS. BUT OBVIOUSLY NO STUDIO LIGHTING OR MODELS.
Limited to our Event Members, Trial Members and up to 2 Guests.
The American Sign Museum is dedicated to the art and history of signs and sign making. The Museum is proud to be the largest public museum dedicated to signs in the United States! Covering more than 100 years of American sign history in 20,000 square feet of indoor space, the museum is a walk through the ages of sign technologies and designs. Some signs, still in their original shipping crates, remain pristine. Others proudly retain a weathered look. The storefront-laden Signs on Main Street display recreates a typical Main Street Any-Town USA, with shop windows full of sign-related artifacts. Current sign artisans have added to Main Street’s aesthetic by creating “distressed” signs to reflect the time period. See if you can tell which time period the signs fit into! Look for the revolving sign with an actual bullet hole. And don’t miss the Burma Shave sign sequence up above. Enjoy a full-size, reassembled, Mail Pouch barn sign in a room filled with local Cincinnati signs.
Public Tour: Join an ASM staff member for an enjoyable 45-minute look at the collection.
Fee: Adults $15 Seniors (65+) $10
We normally schedule a private tour for OVCC members and will do so if we have enough people.
January Debrief Meeting – Commercial Architectural Designs
AS AN EVENT MEMBER OR NEW MEMBER YOU ARE ENTITLED TO ATTEND
SHOOT AND DEBRIEF MEETING JANUARY 25TH, 6:30 – 7:30 PM ONLINE
THEME: Commercial Architectural Designs.
HOST: Rich Sears. Joel is snow birding.
REGISTER attendance on web portal:https://www.meetup.com/Ohio-Valley-Camera-Club/
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 this specific image.
Vertical Images 1080 pixels high to 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 used
post processing techniques of note ” **MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: write Rich at [email protected]”
JAN MTG: CRITIQUE: ESSENCE OF LIGHT / PROGRAM: WHAT MAKES A WINNING PHOTOGRAPH
PRESENTER: SUSAN MILINKOVICH, Trainer, Great Smoky Mountain Institute at Tremont.
OUR INAGURAL MEETING AT THE EVENDALE ARTS PAVILION. We just arranged for a new home within the I-275 Corridor for ease of access in Evendale at their “BELL TOWER ARTS PAVILLION” (3270 Glendale Milford Rd) off of Glendale-Milford Road St Rt 126 at near Reading Rd (US 42) with increased reliability from the newer technology offered by large screen monitors. WE ASK MEMBERS COMING FROM WITHIN 30 MINUTES AWAY TO ATTEND LIVE. FOR THOSE COMING OVER ONE-HALF HOUR AWAY YOU CAN ELECT TO VIEW OUR PROGRAM LIVE VIA OUR NEW WEBINAR PROVIDER, ZOOM. WRITE RICH AT [email protected] for link PRIOR TO 4:00 pm ON DAY OF MEETING.
Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 3PM ON OUR MEETING DATE.
1ST: PROGRAM: WHAT MAKES A WINNING PHOTOGRAPH Whether we are entering an image into a camera club or photography competition, posting our images on our website or social media page, or just framing our photograph to hang on our wall at home – we want our image to be the best that it can be. But how do we meet that goal? What do we need to pay attention to with our equipment, how do we capture the image in the field, and how do we edit the image in post-processing software? Join us as we explore some key points along the journey to creating winning photographs. We will discuss the questions we need to ask – and answer – when something draws our attention in the field. We will consider the technical skills we can use to frame and capture the subject. Then we will explore how we can take the vision we had in the field for that image and use our editing tools to achieve that vision. By using before and after examples of images, we will learn some tips on how to edit and create that winning photograph.
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2ND CRITIQUE: “ESSENCE OF LIGHT” Understanding the color of an object you are photographing is not the actual color of the object but instead the color that is being reflected off the object. Then factoring in daylight itself changes seven times daily and polarizing filters can further affect the quality of light, a photographer can manage the resultant color characteristics they are seeking. Hence the Essence of Light can include interesting shadows, backlighting, side-lighting, “God beams,” starbursts, high or low-key light, the Golden hour or Blue light hour, sunrise, or sunsets, and natural or artificial light. Plan the end color you want to capture ands set out and to it.
BIO: SUSAN MILINKOVICH Susan Milinkovich began photographing with her father when she got her first Brownie camera in elementary school. Her dad gave her the gift of “seeing” a photograph and both parents gave her a love of nature and an appreciation for the beauty to be found in our everyday world. While Susan enjoys capturing the larger landscapes, it is the intimate details of a landscape, structure or flower that draws her attention. Susan has participated in exhibits at Pop Revolution, Middletown Art Center, the Cincinnati Nature Center and Mohawk Gallery as part of Cincinnati’s PhotoFocus. Susan teaches classes and workshops on a variety of photography topics. Check out more of Susan’s photography at www.susanmilinkovich.com
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT CRITIQUE IMAGES: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 10:00 PM
SUBMIT UP TO THREE CRITIQUE IMAGES – NOTE: UPGRADED PIXEL RESOLUTION 1920 X 1080 IN JPEG FORMAT TO: https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/Hmcnv6/12345 FINE PRINT: We can only guarantee critiquing your first image IF You Rename Your File eAccordingly: it includes FIRST, your priority number 1, 2 or 3. Then your last name, first initial 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 72, and, for horizontal images 1920 pixels wide. For vertical images 1080 pixels high
DIRECTIONS TO BELL TOWER ARTS PAVILION From the North, West and South Off of I-75 exit Glendale-Milford Highway heading East. Cross Reading Road and move into the left hand lane. Proceed one-quarter mile at the traffic signal turn left onto Kingsport Drive. Take the first right up a slope and park behind the building (Art Pavilion). Entrance door is at the right end. Grab a chair from the closet.
From the EAST Off I-71 exit Pfeiffer Roading heading West 2.7 miles to Kingsport Drive at traffic signal. Crossing Kenwood Rd Pfeiffer Road changes name to Glendale-Milford Rd. Crossing Plainfield Rd, you will have 1 and one-quarter mile to go to Kingsport Drive. Turn right onto Kingsport Drive. Take the first right up a slope and park behind the building (Art Pavilion). Entrance door is at the right end. Grab a chair from the closet.
