~ auto exposures are for wimps ~
This is the time of year my students turn in hdr shots! HDR stands for high dynamic range, and is the digital version of the Zone System. HDR combines a series of different exposures, and allows you to select the best tones from various exposures to create the most complete lighting range--more than the human... Continue Reading →
One of my students asked me today if I had seen this app, and I never had, but it looks like it could be fun and help you on your photo skills! GuruShots (https://gurushots.com/) gives you a daily photo challenge. You submit your photo and get feedback and tips. You earn badges for your achievements,... Continue Reading →
(This is so awesome! Hurray for Sacramento getting a famous photographer to come in town!) Duane Michals (b. 1932, McKeesport, PA) is one of the great photographic innovators of the last century, widely known for his work with series, multiple exposures, and text. Michals first made significant, creative strides in the field of photography... Continue Reading →
AS ARC students, you have the benefit of student memberships to Viewpoint gallery and to the Professional Photographers of Sacramento Valley. Each have lectures that you can attend. Here's what's up in September: Viewpoint's FALL STUDENT LECTURE SERIES Charles P. Farmer "Every Picture Tells a Story" 7 - 9 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2018 Viewpoint... Continue Reading →
Viewpoint is having another exciting gallery show, Wendy Baker: Urban Dreamscapes. In this series, Wendy Baker combines her passions for travel and architectural and portrait photography to create visual stories evoking a feeling of mystery. Her dreamlike images always begin with a sense of place. She then adds her photographs of models, clothing, and other elements. She... Continue Reading →
Viewpoint Gallery is hosting a really cool photo exhibit on night (and dusk) photography in the Sacramento region! This unique exhibit was inspired by the Instagram page #sacafterdark which is curated by Vicky Thompson. The curatorial committee at Viewpoint reviewed hundreds of images from this page and selected 80 for the exhibit. All the Viewpoint curatorial members were impressed... Continue Reading →
