Class Tonight!

Update: thats the student center at USU.

5:00 class will meet at the Studio.

7:00 class, meet at the west end of the Student center (in that big stairwell with floor to ceiling windows where we have made pictures before). Call me if you can't find us.

We'll be doing some flashy photos, tonight. If you have any AA's, they might be handy, but we should be okay with what I bring. Also, bring a tripod if you have one--even a shaky one will work well tonight.

Charge your batteries and empty your cards!

At the Studio tonight

I'll see you at the Studio for class tonight.

Whoo Hoo! Class tonight!

I've missed you all these last two weeks, and I look forward to seeing you tonight.

Thte first class will meet at the studio, and then we'll head up to the university together. The second class should meet me at the university. We'll meet in the student center, in that big room with all the flags hanging up. Call me for directions, see you tonight. 754-5672.

Monday's Class

Man, what a good time we had last week with our models! And thanks to everyone who brought pictures back to Emily--she's been thrilled.

For Monday evening we will be working at the University. So, if you're in the 5:00 class, please be on time so that we can get up to the school quickly.

If you're in the 7:00 class, please meet us on the east side of Old Main at 7:00.

We have some models again, and we will explore natural light in more modern looking locations, as well as more natural looking. Hmmm...quixotic, no?

Nikon D700, 70-200mm f/2.8 VR lens @98mm, f/3.5, 1/80s, ISO 320.

Nikon d700, 70-200mm f/2.8 VR lens @ 200mm, f/2.8, 1/160s, ISO 800.

Nikon D700, 70-200mm f/2.8 lens @ 180mm, f/2.8, 1/640s, ISO 400.

Flower Fun

Here's E. having a blast during class the other day.

Don't forget, we're shooting with a model on Monday, so please be on time for class. Also, we'll be doing very different shooting in the early class compared to the later class, so you're welcome to attend both. Dress for the weather!

Nikon D700, 85mm f/1.8 lens, f5.6, 1/100s, ISO 400.

Last Classes Next Week! (June 14th and 16th)

Don't miss out next Monday. And, sign up for the Summerfest photo contest! There are only 12 entrants, so your odds are awesome.

See you soon. Oh, and sign up for the club, too: Cache Valley Photographers

Canon 1Ds MkII, 50mm lens, f/1.4, 1/320s, ISO 200.

Come to Class, Tonight!

We'll have a good time tonight, so be sure to be on time to class. This is the shoot you missed last week...

Studio for Class, tonight

Come to the Studio for class tonight. Hopefully, we will get some good weather, so dress for it, please.

Also, here's a little something to read in the meantime.

At the Studio tonight

See you at the Studio tonight! We have some models coming, so you're off the hook once more for pictures of yourselves, but don't hink I'm not keeping track...

Monday's Class

Don't forget that class will be at The Studio

106 N. Church Street, just north of the Tabernacle, right behind Zion's Bank (big red sign).

See you there!

Portraits, tonight!

Last week you got off easy, and no one had their own portrait made. Well, be ready tonight--but don't be scared! No one has to see the images we make tonight, you don't have to blow them up to 30x40, and you don't even have to tell your mother that you made them ('cause, you know, then she'll want a copy and you'll protest that it doesn't look nice, and she'll say, 'I'm sure it's fine,' and then she'll get it and comment that you could have at least combed your hair...). Anyway, we're students, and we have to practice our craft. If we get comfortable in front of the lens ourselves, then maybe I'll invite some models to come and work for us!

So, photography class is at the Studio again tonight, and then I'll be back at campus for the Photoshop session. See you soon.

Wednesday's Class

Remember, for Photography Class on Wednesday the 20th, we will be meetings directly at the Studio.

The Studio in 106 Church Street, immediately north of the Tabernacle. So, from Main street turn east on 100 North, then Left on Church street. We are right behind Zion's Bank. Park on the street.

Bring your cameras and be ready to shoot and learn. Be sure to charge your batteries and empty your memory cards.

Also, read this post.

And, if you're available tonight, feel free to drop by the Studio tonight (or any Tuesday) for open Lab time. See ya soon.

What to Shoot?

Read this post from Scott Bourne. It's short, but important. don't forget to come over to the Cache Velley Photographers site and sign up to join the carpool to Pictureline in Salt Lake next Tuesday t oattend Scott's seminar. It'll be a blast!

Wednesday's Portraits

These are full size jpgs, so feel free to download and work on them yourself. All my adjustments here were doing using Lightroom 3.

Help-Portrait Help

There are a couple of new videos I'd like to share about the Help-Portrait Shoot we have coming up on December 12, 2009.

First, is from the initiator of this idea. Check out a video with Jeremy Cowart to see a sample of what we're trying to do 12/12.

Then head over to the Help-Portrait homepage to see another excellent introduction to the effort. While you're there, you can find our Logan group and sign up--or not; but it helps add momentum.

Finally, we still need help with our local effort. I am arranging for subjects recommended through the local Boys and Girls Club. They are also housing Sub for Santa, so you have an opportunity to help on a few fronts this year.

Ideally, I'd like to present a framed print to our clients, as well as few smaller prints to share. We need help finding frames. Hobby Lobby and Michael's both regret that their hands are tied by their corporate offices and cannot participate this year. We're looking for donations of frames or framing services. I'd like to provide enlargements for some of the families we will be shooting.

I need help with organizing stuff: food, people, responsibilities. If you're willing to help out, leave a comment here, or go to the Cache Valley Photographers and RSVP to participate.


Thanks very much for viewing my blog, and supporting my efforts to become a photographer. I'm giving my talents this season, hoping that it will be a valuable experience for those involved. Thanks for your help.

-SD-

Monday's Landscapes...Psych!

We went out to shoot landscapes for class tonight...as if I could stay away from portraits for very long!

Monday's Field Trip

We'll meet for class directly at the University to shoot a whole family. Don't forget to dress appropriately for the weather. We'll gather at the parking lot and walk up the hill towards Old Main from there.

The parking lot we'll meet at is on 700 East at 400 North. Head East on 400 North, through the light at 600 East, then turn right on 700 East (it's a cul-du-sac). The parking lot is on the left hand side. If you pass old main, you've gone too far!

Call me if you have any trouble finding it. 435 . 754 . 5672

Field Trip Wednesday!

Don't forget to be on-time to class on Wednesday. We're heading up to the University by 5:10. We have a model, but you can also shoot landscapes. So, bring your manual if we need to figure things out on your camera, and be sure to dress warmly. See you soon!

Field Trip Soon!

Let's go shoot some Geese! Join me Saturday Morning at 7:00 am on the River Walk trail off the highway by the Golf Course. See Cache Valley Photographers for all the details, and to sign up so that you get announcements of trips and things automatically.

Field Trip

Scott Bourne is a photographer, writer, podcaster who is full of useful info. Take two minutes and thirteen seconds (everyone has that much time) to read his post on how to improve your photography and think about some of his tips.

Click here to read his post. Check out the rest of his site, maybe tune in to his podcasts.

Now, he's also coming to Salt Lake on the evening of Novemeber 17th. It costs $10 to attend his talk, but I think it may be very nice. Anyone care to carpool down? We could leave at 5:00pm...