Camp Zama photography club
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Transcript of Camp Zama photography club
Meeting Agenda, 22 Dec 2011
Member Introductions Monthly Theme Presentations: Colors Photo Q&A January Theme: Shadows Discussion: Helpful Exposure Setting
Standards Recognition of All-Army Photo Contest
Winners Plan next meeting’s agenda
Mission: To share in our passion for photography by exchanging ideas and techniques, encouraging creativity and talent, and fostering enduring friendships.
Vision: To be recognized for excellence as an amateur photography club.
As members placing in DA digital photography contests, and other host nation contests.Recognition from other military and local community organizations and groups.Sponsoring and/or participating in community events and activities.
Jan sun is low, so shadows are prominent Be creative, look on the “dark” side Silhouettes are a separate topic Natural response is to avoid shadows… think outside
the box Look at the subject, then look past it, and subject
will disappear Ensure focus is on the shadow, not the subject.
Sky Brothers (meter reading) Brother Blue Sky – Winter and Color
Take reading from the blue sky Brother Backlit Sky – Sunsets/Sunrises
Take reading from the sky to side of sun Brother Dusky Blue Sky – City/Countryscapes
Take reading from dusky blue sky Brother Reflecting Sky – Water or Reflections
Take reading from the reflection
Mr. Green Jeans (foliage) -2/3 f/stop exposure
Double Exposure -1 f-stop exposure for both photos
Polarizing Filter Turn filter to remove/reduce reflection +2 f/stop exposure
Stop the Grays White (snow/sand) +1 f/stop exposure Black (shadow) -1 f/stop exposure
f/stops Who Cares? (flat compositions) use f/8 or f/11
Speed ¼ sec for Cotton Candy waterfalls 8 sec for long trailing traffic lights
Tips courtesy of: Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson