Let's get closer to our little subjects in nature, whether it's a bug, wild flowers, leaves, tree bark, textures or anything that catches your eyes. Bring the mini world to life with your macro lens or telephoto as we walk the trails of the forest preserve.

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Learn the basics of long exposure to capture light trails along with tripod photography.

Long exposure refers to a technique where you keep the shutter open for an unusually long period of time. This results to interesting effects in your photographs.

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Have you got a new camera or are you relearning your existing one? Do you want to learn more about how to control the creative outlook of your images? Let's take this opportunity to learn how to use your camera outside of auto mode. Become more confident with your photography as you navigate your camera to understand the photography elements. This small-sized class is perfect for collaboration and feedback.Join us as we discuss the exposure triangle to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. Related topics such a metering, white balance , focus modes and more will be covered.We will put this knowledge into practice using your camera with the guidance of a professional photographer.It will be a fun class of limited size with direct feedback from your host.

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The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographer's gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle or telephoto lens, but allows the camera to see on the same scale as your eye.
The nifty-fifty can be used for a variety of genres, from landscape and street photography to portrait and product photography.
In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings. We'll then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques to using the 50mm lens. It's a good creative practice to go outside your comfort zone and limit your shooting to one lens. When you move to compose your subject, you see different.

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Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting any area with Buildings. From brick, to barn stables and fences, It's about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building and its surroundings, but to create aesthetically pleasing image for the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.

In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.

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Embark on a captivating journey through the lens of nature in our Nature Photography meetup, where participants have the unique opportunity to explore and capture the breathtaking beauty of the natural world. Through expert guidance, you'll not only refine your technical photography skills but also deepen your connection with the environment. This class offers a hands-on experience, fostering a greater appreciation for the intricate details of flora and fauna. Join us to cultivate your creativity, gain a fresh perspective on the world around you, and create stunning visual narratives that reflect the unparalleled wonders of nature. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, our Nature Photography meetup promises a transformative and enriching experience for all.

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In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance.

We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.

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