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Outdoor Photography Tips Seminar 9/15/2009 in New Jersey
After giving a few seminars at libraries and at Alfa Art Gallery in New Brunswick, NJ over the last few months, I realized how much interest there is in seminars that cover basic and intermediate photo techniques. With my show, East + West, finishing up this Wednesday, I decided to conduct a seminar Tuesday evening 9/15/2009 entitled: Outdoor Photography Tips – Getting the Most From Your Digital Camera.
When: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 – Doors open at 6pm for event. Seminar starts promptly at 6:30pm and runs untll 7:45pm.
Where: Alfa Art Gallery
108 Church St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Admission Fee: $10 per person (No RSVP is necessary. Payment will be collected at the door)
Below is the Seminar Description:
Outdoor Photography Tips – Getting the Most From Your Digital Camera.
During this lecture-style seminar, Andrew Darlow will cover the following topics:
– Basic tips for getting great quality images from almost any camera (even camera phones).
– Some recommended software programs that you can use to edit your pictures (some are free).
– Tips for getting great camera angles and expressions from people and animals.
– Tips for using flash outdoors.
– Tips for better motion photography
– An explanation of Aperture and Shutter Priority with tips for how to use some of your camera’s scene modes.
– How to prepare your pictures for photo labs.
– How to eliminate red eye in your photos.
In addition, Andrew will describe some of the techniques as well as the printing processes used for many of the images in his show, East + West (currently on display at Alfa Art Gallery).
Up to 10 signed posters featuring Andrew Darlow’s work will also be given away during the event to attendees
No RSVP is necessary to attend. Payment will be collected at the door ($10 per person).
Free Event On Metadata in NYC 6/22/2009-Registration Required
I just noticed that this event is happening this evening in New York City and I thought I’d share the info. It looks to be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the importance of metadata. I know a number of the presenters and consider them to be true experts in the field.
Presenters include:
David Riecks
Allen Murabayashi
Chris Owyoung
Lou Manna
Garfield Hall
Below is some of the text from the event promo that was sent to me:
getMETAsmart NEW YORK!
June 22 / 4:45 to 9:00pm
School of the Visual Arts Theatre, 333 W. 23rd Street.Please note that the new SVA theatre is located between 8th and 9th Ave on 23rd at the previous Clearview Cinema, not the amphitheater on the east side.
Register now at www.photometadata.org/getMETAsmart-NYC
This is a free event with reservations accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Register now to ensure your place and in order to be eligible for drawings of valuable software and services from Adobe, Microsoft, Camera Bits and Photoshelter.
Are you meta-smart?
If you create, distribute or use digital photos, you’d better be!To protect your copyrights … To make money licensing photography … To smooth your workflow … To track image use … To find images you need … To find them again … You need to understand and use photo metadata.
We can help.
The Stock Artists Alliance, partnered with the Library of Congress and supported by industry partners, is on a mission to promote industrywide use of standard photo metadata in every digital image file.
Join us for at this free evening event and learn how to make metadata work for you to better protect your copyrights, support your licensing efforts, smooth your workflow, and better manage your digital assets.
We’ll show you why a meta-smart workflow is so critical, and share best practices, methods, and tips that make it easy to embed metadata.
These events are free but space is limited so reserve your place now!
About The Stock Artists Alliance
The Stock Artists Alliance is the only trade association focused on the business of stock photography. Learn more about SAA at www.stockartistsalliance.org
Update: I just noticed that the event is part of a series that has been occuring in other cities, with the following two remaining:
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3-Day Workshop with Rick Sammon, and a Free Lecture 4/28/2009
This announcement just came across my in-box. Rick Sammon is a fantastic photographer and both of these events look like great opportunities to learn from him while spending time with other photographers. Below are the details, and for more info, visit DigitalTechnologyCenter.com.
To see more of Rick Sammon’s work, visit www.ricksammon.com and www.rickspixelmagic.com.