Composition in the Park
Sunday 02 April
Moncus Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.
Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.
Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.
This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
Birds and Nature
Saturday 22 April
Acadiana Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Are you a bird watcher or a nature lover and have also been wondering how to get sharp photos consistently.
This session plans to take the guess work out of it and get you on your way to capture the wildlife you love. Some of the topics covered will be, optimal settings, light direction, bird habits, equipment and operation.
Come along and lets take some photos that show the natural beauty of birds.
Understanding your Histogram and Lightmeter
Saturday 06 May
Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
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.
Composition in Photography
Saturday 20 May
Moncus Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.
In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.
1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance
As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 03 June
Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 17 June
Moncus Park - 6:45pm - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.
Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 01 July
Moncus Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.