Understanding your Histogram and Lightmeter
Saturday 30 September
WRAL-TV Azalea Garden - 1pm - 3 Hours
Having troubles with getting the correct exposure? Curious what the histogram is and how to read it? In this meetup I will discuss how your camera's light meter works, how metering affects your meter, as well as what your histogram is and how to read and understand the information it is giving you.
The City at Night
Saturday 30 September
American Tobacco Campus - 7:30pm - 2 Hours
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.
In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Flash Photography Class
Sunday 01 October
American Tobacco Campus - 2pm - 3 Hours
As a photographer mastering flash photography will hugely improve your photography and understanding of lighting. We will cover how to properly use your external Camera Flash/Speedlite. Learn the settings and modes of the flash and camera. Like the TTL Metering mode: which is a common mode on your camera and Speedlite. Which helps your camera and Speedlite communicate with each other. You will also learn the difference between fill light and key light. We will be working with both available lighting and flash photography. While walking through troubleshooting, making adjustments, and successfully capturing portraits & landscapes.
Studio Photography Class
Saturday 07 October
Soundpure Studios - 10am - 3 Hours
Join our Studio Photography Class and unlock the secrets to creating stunning images in a controlled studio environment.
This will be a 3-hour class showing the fundamentals of having and using a studio. We will cover production photography, flash, and lighting power. Also, settings and materials like whiteboards and reflectors.
Rule of Thirds
Saturday 14 October
Unscripted Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
One of the most basic tenets of composition is the Rule of Thirds. Although most people are familiar with this technique it is often forgotten in the haste to take a photo. However you ignore it at your peril as it can make an average snap into something which is has tension and dynamism.
In this meetup we will practice using the Rule of Thirds in a setting full of photographic possibility.
10am
Creative Shapes
Saturday 21 October
North Carolina Museum of Art, West Building - 10am - 2 Hours
We live in a world of shapes and designs all around us. Let's explore dynamic shapes, not only in architecture but how to add shapes as backgrounds to portraits and other main subject choices.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 28 October
Unscripted Durham - 10am - 2 Hours
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.
Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
HALLOWEEN THEME! Would like to do a costume theme portraits for Halloween. Dress up!!
Flash Photography Class
Sunday 29 October
American Tobacco Campus - 2pm - 3 Hours
As a photographer mastering flash photography will hugely improve your photography and understanding of lighting. We will cover how to properly use your external Camera Flash/Speedlite. Learn the settings and modes of the flash and camera. Like the TTL Metering mode: which is a common mode on your camera and Speedlite. Which helps your camera and Speedlite communicate with each other. You will also learn the difference between fill light and key light. We will be working with both available lighting and flash photography. While walking through troubleshooting, making adjustments, and successfully capturing portraits & landscapes.
Understanding your Histogram and Lightmeter
Sunday 05 November
WRAL-TV Azalea Garden - 2pm - 3 Hours
Having troubles with getting the correct exposure? Curious what the histogram is and how to read it? In this meetup I will discuss how your camera's light meter works, how metering affects your meter, as well as what your histogram is and how to read and understand the information it is giving you.
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography
Saturday 11 November
Chapel Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents!
Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.
Understanding Metering
Sunday 12 November
Durham - 2pm - 3 Hours
Metering is an incredibly important aspect of photography to grasp. You might have heard about the exposure triangle but I believe we should be talking about an exposure square with metering being the forth side as it is equally as important to getting the correct exposure as your aperture, ISO and shutter speed.
We will explore how and when to use each of the metering options and how to use it to get some creative lighting in your shots.
Abstract Photography
Saturday 18 November
Chapel Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Abstract photography involves capturing a subject in a way that renders it either partially or completely unrecognizable, emphasizing instead on the interplay of shapes, colors, and form.
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating striking and thought-provoking images through the use of abstraction.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of abstract photography, including composition, color, and texture. We will cover topics such as finding inspiration in everyday objects, experimenting with different angles and perspectives.
Photography 101: Exposure
Sunday 19 November
American Tobacco Campus - 1pm - 3 Hours
What is Exposure?
The action of exposing a digital sensor or photographic film to light.
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their cameras. We will touch on the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
Action Sports Photography
Saturday 25 November
Chapel Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Discover the art of high-action sports photography in our upcoming session. You will learn how to seize the thrilling moments using quick shutter speeds and dynamic angles, redefining the aesthetic of motion capture. Moreover, delve into the innovative realm of sports portraiture, incorporating unique angles and sport-specific props to bring out the essence of the athlete. Experience high action photography like never before in a session designed to excel. Learn, explore and master the art of transforming sports into a captivating photoplay.
Studio Photography Class
Sunday 26 November
Durham - 1pm - 3 Hours
A 3 hour class showing the fundimentals of having and using a studio. Production photography, flash and lighting power. Settings and materials like white board and reflectors.
