An opportunity to share ideas, images, questions, and inspirations

Half an hour will be an open forum discussing issues at hand.  A half hour is devoted to presentations by members.  And a half hour is set aside for member image reviews. 

This is always a great evening of sharing and learning. What topics would you like to explore?  Topics are very wide ranging, such as photo book reviews, an aspect of your own photography that you’d like to share, reviews or discussion of gallery shows, photo gear, software, etc.  Or bring a gadget to share.  

For December we have a camera assignment that will change your life!  We will also have a presentation, discussion topics, photo sharing, and at least one gear review:

• Camera Assignment:  For most, you autofocus your camera by depressing your shutter-release button halfway, and proceed to take the picture by further pressure.  If you press halfway, then want to re-compose your image, and you release the button in the process, you will have to re-focus, re-compose, etc.  Wouldn’t it be better to focus once and forget about it?   Most modern cameras allow you to move your focus function to another button. This is called “back button focus”, and allows focusing and shutter release to be independent – a big advantage.  Figure out how to do this with your camera, and try it out!   (check your camera’s manual and menu).  We will discuss its advantages in the meeting.  youtube.com – Canon example   youtube.com – Nikon Example
• Picture assignment:  Bring anything you would like to discuss.  These can be photos for feedback, discussion of your post-processing, your compositions, examples of new ideas you have, etc.
• Ted Ringger has a 20 minute presentation of photos from his “State House Odyssey”.  He has visited 48 of the 50 state capitol buildings.
• Dave will lead a discussion on developing presentations of your work.  This isn’t just about picking your pictures, but involves how to make your points.  This will include an assessment of the effectiveness of video (like we saw with September’s speaker).
• Dave will provide a primer on cloning techniques and tools. 
• Book/Gear Reviews.  Dave will review his new UPstrap.  What do you want to review?

Future topics of A Closer Focus include: compositional strength, HDR, or anything else photographic you want to bring to the table. This is an opportunity for you to provide input to the SSCC experience.

If you would like to be on the agenda, please email me at: 
davidwesleypowell@gmail.com