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Digital Photography SIG

 

 

Jim Sandham

SIG Leader

Jim Sandham

 

The Digital Photography SIG
is held I
n the Activity Room, Middle Building

 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

 
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SPEAKER: Ken Frederick
TOPIC: "Photographic Composition"
Thurs. June 6, 2013, at 7:00pm
Cypress Creek Christian Church - Activity Room - Forum Building
6:30 PM:

  • Membership sign-in, pay dues, and greet visitors.
  • Spend time with other members and share your questions and answers
    (refreshments will not be provided at this time)

7:00 PM to 7:15 PM:

  • General Meeting Announcements

7:15 PM to 9:00 PM:

  • Digital Photography SIG

This past February I attended the monthly meeting of The Woodlands Camera Club, and witnessed at wonderful presentation entitled "Understanding Macro (Close-Up) Photography" by Ken Frederick.  Before he was done presenting I had made up my mind that I would invite him to do a presentation for our group.  I asked him if he had other topics he could present, and he sent me a list SEVEN topics to choose from!  He selected the June 6th date, and I selected the topic "Photographic Composition."  So, assuming he does well for us, I can invite him back six more times!


Ken has a very casual speaking style that will put you at ease.  He knows his subjects well, and explains things in straightforward language.  I'm sure you will all benefit from his talk about Photographic Composition.  It's a topic that all photographers need a refresher course on now and then.  Some of his talk will undoubtedly dust off old advice you've known for a long time, but you will also learn some new techniques that could give your future images increased interest and appeal.  Come to this presentation on June 6th -- you'll be glad you did!

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Jim Sandham, 1960 PCUG Dig. Photo. SIG Leader
3710 Blue Lake Drive
Spring, TX 77388-5109
Ph. 281-353-4751
jsandham77@gmail.com

 

 






 

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“How to Shoot Macros of Flowers and Bugs”
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“Essential Photo Composition Tips and Tricks”
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“Black-and-White Translations”
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“How to Change Your DSLR Lens the Right Way”
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"Beginning the Art of Bokeh” – (blurred backgrounds)
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"Tips for Shooting HDR”
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"Teleconverters”
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“7 Pro Tips for Better Portraits”
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“Send Your Photographic Spirits Flying: Aviation Photography, Made Easy”
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"Tricks for Photographing Flowers”
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"Convey a Mood in a Nature Photograph”
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"Tips From a Pro: Harold Davis on Getting Better Flower Photos”
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“Get Sharp Pictures Like the Pros”
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“5 Things You Need to Know About Cropping” http://www.pcworld.com/article/259605/5_things_you_need_to_know_about_cropping.html

 

“Use Clone and Healing Tools to Clean Up Photos” http://www.pcworld.com/article/257757/use_clone_and_healing_tools_to_clean_up_photos.html

 

“Mastering Your Camera’s Many Exposure Modes” http://www.pcworld.com/article/256208/mastering_your_cameras_many_exposure_modes.html

 

“Use the Aperture to Control the Background in a Photo”http://www.pcworld.com/article/256203/use_the_aperture_to_control_the_background_in_a_photo.html

 

"Seven Tips for Photographing Small Animals”
http://tinyurl.com/cfolaym

 

"Hot to Make Your Still Images ‘Move"
http://tinyurl.com/bmcpevm

 

"How to Photograph Wildlife Through a Window”
http://tinyurl.com/d87zzre

 

"Photographing When It’s Wet”
http://tinyurl.com/bqhmgsh

 

"Get Buggy: Tips for Photographing Insects”
http://tinyurl.com/crj7p5a

 

Making the Connection Between Pixels and File Size”
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/making-the-connection-between-pixels-and-file-size.html

 

How Many Pixels Are Enough in Your Digital Images?”
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-many-pixels-are-enough-in-your-digital-images.html

 

Setting Output Resolution to Print Big Pictures”
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/setting-output-resolution-to-print-big-pictures.html?cid=dn_related

 

“Tips for Photographing Birds”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/260748/tips_for_photographing_birds.html

 

Candid Cameras: three nature photographers share their secrets for getting great images of backyard birds”
http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wildlife/Birds/Archives/2012/Candid-Cameras-for-Birds.aspx

 

A Basic Set of Color Controls: A Short List of Options to Help You Quickly and Easily Improve Your Images”
http://tinyurl.com/d96j4k2

 

“Get Your Head Into the Clouds: Tips For Capturing Brilliant Skies”
http://www.shutterbug.com/content/get-your-head-clouds-tips-capturing-brilliant-skies

 

“Characteristics of Light: Quantity, Quality, Color & Direction”
http://www.shutterbug.com/content/characteristics-light-quantity-quality-color-direction

 

“Image Potential: Knowing What You Can Do After Makes You a Better Photographer”
http://tinyurl.com/bofe324

 

10 Great Digital Photography Downloads: with these free image editors, photo managers,and other utilities, you can take control of your photo collection”http://www.pcworld.com/printable/article/id,187631/printable.html

 

“A Computer Spec Checklist for Digital Photographers: Handling, Processing and Sharing Big Image Files”
http://www.shutterbug.com/content/computer-spec-checklist-digital-photographers-handling-processing-and-sharing-big-image-file

 

“Take a More Interesting Nature Photograph”
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/take-a-more-interesting-nature-photograph.html

 

Use Flash With Nature Photography”
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“Tips for Shooting a Sunset Photo”
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Options for Sunset Photographs”
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“Take Dramatic Fireworks Photos”
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“Five Simple Tips for Better Fireworks Photos”
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“Four Secrets About Light and Flash”
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“Shocking Colors = Maximum Drama: Surprising Combinations Can Dazzle the Eye”
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“Mood: Subtle Colors and Shades”
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"Selecting the Right Lens for the Job”
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“Telephoto Lenses: Up Close and Personal”
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“Buying A Lens: Tips On Making The Right Choices”
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“Take Beautiful Photos of Water and Waves”
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“6 Handy Tips for Getting Around Photoshop Elements”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/227475/6_handy_tips_for_getting_around_photoshop_elements.html

 

“How to Gauge Camera Size Before Ordering Online” – (helps you compare two camera bodies)
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“How to Find Digital Copies of Your User Guides” – (print digital copies of your lost manuals)
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“Shooting Rainbows With Your Digital Camera”
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“Five Simple Tips for Better Fireworks Photos”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/229576/five_simple_tips_for_better_fireworks_photos.html

 

“Ways of Looking: Lighting Observations, Lighting Terms”
http://www.shutterbug.com/content/ways-looking

 

“The Top 10 Photo Techniques of 2011” – (with hotlinks to 10 separate articles)
http://www.pcworld.com/article/246135/the_top_10_photo_techniques_of_2011.html#tk.nl_dfx_h_cbintro

 

“5 Accessories to Take With You (and Your Camera) on Vacation”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/235254/5_accessories_to_take_with_you_and_your_camera_on_vacation.html

 

“Taking Care of Your Digital Camera”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/216760/taking_care_of_your_digital_camera.html

 

“Master the Hidden Power of Your Camera’s Program Mode”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/235024/master_the_hidden_power_of_your_cameras_program_mode.html

 

“The ND Graduated Filter”
http://www.offrench.net/photos/articles/nd-grad-filter.php

 

“The Top 10 Photo Techniques of 2011” – (with hotlinks to 10 separate articles)
http://www.pcworld.com/article/246135/the_top_10_photo_techniques_of_2011.html#tk.nl_dfx_h_cbintro

 

“5 Accessories to Take With You (and Your Camera) on Vacation”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/235254/5_accessories_to_take_with_you_and_your_camera_on_vacation.html

 

“Taking Care of Your Digital Camera”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/216760/taking_care_of_your_digital_camera.html

 

“Master the Hidden Power of Your Camera’s Program Mode”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/235024/master_the_hidden_power_of_your_cameras_program_mode.html

Updated 11/8/12

“The ND Graduated Filter”
http://www.offrench.net/photos/articles/nd-grad-filter.php
OLD)

http://www.france-in-photos.com/news/the-nd-grad-filter (NEW)

 

“Play With an Online Simulator to Learn Camera Setting”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/231196/play_with_an_online_simulator_to_learn_camera_settings.html

 

“Photographing Children: Interaction at Eye Level”
http://www.shutterbug.com/content/photographing-children-interaction-eye-level

 

“Buying A Lens: Tips On Making the Right Choices”
http://www.shutterbug.com/content/buying-lens-tips-making-right-choices

 

“Polarizing Filter (Photography)”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polarizing_filter_(Photography

 

"Polarizing Filter Tips"
http://www.offrench.net/photos/articles/polarizing_filter.php

Updated 11/8/12

"Polarizer Tricks...and Links"
http://www.offrench.net/photos/articles/polarizer.php
(OLD)

http://www.france-in-photos.com/news/polarizing-filter-tips (NEW)

 

"How to Use a Polarizing Filter"
http://www.great-landscape-photography.com/polarizing-filter.html

"Amazing Landscape Photography With a Polarizer"
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/polarizer-filter-landscape-photography/

 

“Getting Your Point-and-Shoot to Capture Better Pictures”
http://photography.bhinsights.com/content/getting-your-point-and-shoot-capture-better-pictures.html

 

“… To Get Better As a Photographer”
http://photography.bhinsights.com/content/get-better-photographer.html

 

“Sharing and Selling Your Photographs Online: Comparing Flickr, Phanfare, Picasa, Shutterfly, Snapfish, and SmugMug”
http://photography.bhinsights.com/content/sharing-and-selling-your-photographs-online-comparing-flickr-phanfare-picasa-shutterfly-snap

 

“Buying Guide: Compact Digital Cameras
http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/BUYING-GUIDE-Compact-Digital-Cameras-1

  “Buying Guide: The Best EVF (Electronic View Finder) Cameras Right Now!”
Note: this articles discusses SuperZooms (bridge cameras) and Interchangeable Lens Cameras (ILCs),
which are both positioned between point-and-shoots and high-end DSLRs.
http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/Buying-Guide-The-Best-EVF-Cameras-Right-Now
  “Buying Guide: The Best Starter DSLRs Right Now!”
http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/Buying-Guide-The-best-starter-DSLRs-right-now
  “Buying Guide: Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) Cameras”
http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/BUYING-GUIDE-Digital-Single-Lens-Reflex-DSLR-Cameras
 

“Seeing Pictures: Lighting’s Influence On Composition, Directional Light and Shaping Shadows”
http://www.shutterbug.com/newsletter/122810lighting/

 

“The Audubon Guide to Cameras”
http://www.audubonmagazine.org/features1011/guideToCameras.html

  “Improve the Exposure of Your Photos With Just a Few Clicks” http://www.pcworld.com/article/227472/article.html
 

“Three Ways to Take Photos at Twilight”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/208049/three_ways_to_take_photos_at_twilight.html

 

“The Rules of Photographic Composition”
http://www.pcworld.com/article/223876/article.html#tk.nl_dfx_h_cbintro

 

“Go Macro: Tools and Tips for Getting Started With Macro Photography”
http://www.dpmag.com/how-to/shooting/go-macro.html

 

“Perfect Exposure: The Histogram Is Your Best Friend”http://www.shutterbug.com/newsletter/012511perfect/

 

"Seeing Pictures: Negative Space, What’s Not There"
http://www.shutterbug.com/newsletter/012511seeing/ 

 

“Adobe’s Photoshop Lightroom 3: Is it a ‘Must-Upgrade’ Version?” – Shutterbug, Dec. 2010
http://www.shutterbug.net/equipmentreviews/software_computers/1210lightroom/

 

“Adobe’s Photoshop Lightroom 3: Improved Features, Added Options” – Shutterbug, Nov. 2010
http://shutterbug.com/equipmentreviews/software_computers/1110photoshop/

 

“25 Pro Tips” -- Outdoor Photographer, Dec. 2010
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how-to/shooting/25-pro-tips.html

 

“25 Top Locations for Nature Photography” -- Outdoor Photographer, Dec. 2010
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/locations/north-america/25-top-locations-for-nature-photography.html

 

“Which Camera Is Right For You?” – Digital Camera & Photo Buyer’s Guide 2011
http://www.dpmag.com/buyers-guide/how-to-buy-a-camera.html

 

“Wildlife Photography” – Outdoor Photographer, Oct. 2010
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how-to/shooting/wildlife-photography.html

 

“Fall Reflections” -- Outdoor Photographer, Oct. 2010
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how-to/shooting/fall-reflections.html

 

 “How to Create the Complete Outdoor Image” – Outdoor Photographer, Nov. 2010
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how-to/shooting/how-to-create-the-complete-outdoor-image.html

 

“On The Wing” (bird photography techniques) -- Outdoor Photographer, Nov. 2010
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how-to/shooting/on-the-wing.html

 

Special Techniques for Landscapes” – Outdoor Photographer, Nov. 2010
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/how-to/photoshop-and-other-software/special-techniques-for-landscapes.html

 

"How to Photograph Waterfalls and Moving Water" -- PC World Magazine

 

"Taking Care of Your Camera's Memory Card" -- PC World Magazine

 

"Big Bend National Park, Texas; The Glories of Southwestern Light" -- Shutterbug Magazine
http://shutterbug.com/techniques/outdoor_travel/0609bigbend/

 

.  "Adobe's Photoshop CS5; Faster & More Features, But Is It Worth the Upgrade?" -- Shutterbug Magazine
http://shutterbug.com/equipmentreviews/software_computers/0910photoshop/

 

"Five Tips for Taking Photos of Animals" -- PC World Magazine
http://www.pcworld.com/article/202053

   
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