September Challenge

Four legs! It's time to get creative!!!

Also, Sunday, Sept 2 evening, we'll be heading downtown Nashville for a photowalk. Text me for more details.

How to Give a Good Photo Critique

Learn how to help others become better photographers!  Read the article HERE

Madison Photo Group - Winter Photo Contest

Welcome to the MPG Winter Photo Contest voting site.  Each photo is numbered at the top.  Select your three favorites and leave them in a comment. Example - #1, #3, #5.  You can use your Google account to log in and post your favorites or you can pick your three and email them to me at barrybd11@gmail.com Thanks for voting!  Enjoy.

Voting is open through April.

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February 2011

Our meeting will be in the Fellowship Hall to accommodate some hands on practice with our topic for the evening.  I'm tight lipped about the topic, but I can say, "Bring your camera and be ready to use it!"

Don't forget the photo topic is "Doors" as chosen by Carol.  The winner for February  gets to pick the next topic!

September 2010

"Jelly Fish on the Move" - Rosemary Grand

September Gathering  Itinerary

• Help Portrait - 9/25/2010 trial run - time TBD
• hosts, registration, admin help
• snacks, hospitality
• hair, make up

• Chihuly Pics

•  In Motion Pics

• October Photo Project - "Altered Perspective" - usual subjects from unusual perspectives
• flag pic
• Chloe
• banjo

• Hands on  - mini lightbox

• Moving into year 3 of the Madison Photo Group
• going "public" - advertise, promote, etc
• funding
• photo project team - pick topics
• special guests
• think about it - talk more at next meeting

• 9775?

August 10, 2010

Castle Heights - by Rosemary Grand

Theme: The Blue Hour

Madison Photo Group - August 10

1.  Saving your photos for the web

• resize
• boost
• sharpen
• save

2.  Blue Hour photos


3.  Determine a date for the Chihuly @ Cheekwood trip


4.  Discuss a calendar project


5.  Winter Photo Contest - Dec-Jan


6.  Photo topic for Aug-Sept - IN MOTION

July 2010 Gathering

July Gathering Notes:

PhotoTalk Topic - color management:
Whether you are snapping a quick photo of your pet or a more intentional capture of your newborn child, getting the photo is only one step in the process of creating a great photo. Three color management areas to be aware of are:

• your camera setting - vibrancy, contrast, exposure compensation, white balance, ISO settings

• your computer monitor and your editing software settings

        ---links for more info on monitor calibration:

• http://www.wikihow.com/Calibrate-Your-Monitor

• http://www.imaging-resource.com/ARTS/MONCAL/CALIBRATE.HTM

• http://www.photofriday.com/calibrate.php

• your printer's settings - home printing or outsourced

Group Photos for June/July - red, white and blue




Group Photo Project for July/August - The Blue Hour - pre-sunrise or post-sunset




Discuss a group excursion

April 2010 Meeting Notes

How to critique and comment on photo images*

1.  Scan the photo closely

            - take a close look at the image

            - look at the details

2.  Look at the photo in general

            - Ask yourself, "When I look at this image I feel......?"

            - What kind of emotional response does this image raise in you?

            - What is this photo about?

3.  Technical points

            - Is this photo technically okay? Ex. dust, focus, color, contrast, etc.

4.  Artistic points

            - Is the crop good?

            - Would color or B&W be better?

            -  Is there good balance in the image?

5.  Good points

            - What I really like about this image is.... (detailed)

6.  Points worth improving

            -  1 or 2 specific points that could be improved in the image

 * Acquired from a post on Deviant Art

Field Trip

The Hendersonville Cruise In starts this Friday, April 16, 6-9pm at the Glenbrook Shopping Center.  Go to  www.hendersonvillecruisein.com   for more info

Theme for April-May: Transportation

The image voted  #1 by the group will be awarded a camera tripod

This month's winning image:

Congratulation to Carol S. - our April 2010 winner!

March/April Project

Spring is springing...the days are getting longer...it's time to get out and shoot!

A brief recap of our March meeting notes:

Landscape photography

• sweeping view of land/city/skyline/buildings/water/sky - you get the idea
• a good landscape photo needs to have some foreground interest such as flowers, rocks, fences, etc - but the main subject is the landscape
• strive for a generous depth-of-field
• use the normal composition guidelines - a quick refresher HERE

Nature photography

• animals to minerals...
• get in close - fill the frame
• if using a point and shoot, experiment with the different modes your camera offers
• look for details and interest

Your project is to choose landscape or nature and then stretch yourself!  Oh...and for the photo selected as "best" by the photo group, the prize is a tripod!!!

If you need a reminder on how to upload photos to the flickr account, send me an email.

Also if you run across interesting photo related sites that you think we could benefit from, let me know and we'll get the word out.

Here is a good learning site - HERE

See you on April 14th!~ Barry

Instructions for Feb-March photos

Our photo project consists of capturing subjects that can fit on a 3x5 index card.

• the subject must fit within the boundaries of the card but the card does not have to be in the photo, it only serves as a template for the size
• examples: figurines, jewelry, trinkets, cupcakes, hardware, marbles
• the subject matter may be any height
• work to accentuate the shape, size, colors
• remember that the general rules of composition apply to all photos, large or small!
• have fun
• there will be an award for the most creative entry

Must see photos that tell a story

35 Powerful Photos

Flickr Beginner Group

Flickr Point and Shoot Group

Flickr Nashville Group

Portrait Guide

If you are interested in better portraits, check out this eBOOK

Free tips!

If you are looking to take your photography to a new level then the Practical Photography website is for you! The videos and advice section is great on both the technical and the creative sides. You can get the magazine at B & N, BAM and other stores for $11.50 or use the website.

Visit PhotoAnswers online and brush up on your English accent!

If you are using Picnik to edit your pics on Flickr, go HERE for a few video tutorials.

November 10 Meeting

Just a reminder that the photo contest deadline is Nov. 10 (our next meeting!)
After all the submissions are in, we will vote for the winner. In case you forgot the winner receives Adobe Photoshop Elements 6. While it is not the latest version, it is powerful enough to fuel your creativeness!

To enter the contest you must submit four photos:

1. A Jack-O-Lantern
2. Fall leaves
3. Hay
4. A photo taken at 7:22pm - we can tell when you upload to flickr : )

Details on voting will be covered at the meeting.

Also, we will plan our trip to the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville.

If you have a friend interested in photography, tell them about the group. Friends and guests are always welcome!

And remember....Have fun...Take better pictures!

Barry

Meeting for September 08, 2009

The plans for the September 09 meeting include:

Fix my pix - how to use the internet to improve your pictures

flauntr

dumpr

psykopaint

picnik

• Classwork - show off your latest shots!

- http://www.flickr.com/photos/24291766@N08/

• Sept/Oct Theme - to be determined

Photogroup 08.11.09

Lot's o'links for our meeting on August/09.

Night photography

Photography Basics (MPG Links Archive)

Learning from the Masters

• Safe searching is recommended before visiting the links in the following sites. Read the description of the photographer's work before visiting their photos!!!
  
• Finding famous photographers
• More famous photographers

Group trip to the Nashville City Cemetery - time TBD

August Photogroup Meeting

August Photo Group Meeting will be here soon. The photo assignment for the month is your choice - a self-portrait or any subject of your choice. Our learning topic is to be determined...by YOU! What would you like to learn more about? Color? Exposure? Composition? Editing? Leave your suggestions in a comment or message me.

Camera Kit 4 sale

Looking for a great camera at a reasonable price? My Nikon D40 is for sale. Here is the link to my craigslist ad - HERE. It is in excellent condition and is the perfect step up from a point & shoot. Leave a comment if you need more information. Thx- Barry

UPDATE: Put my camera on Craigslist Sunday, sold it Monday for the asking price! Congrats to Amanda in Murfreesboro. Happy shooting!

Tools of the Season

April 2009 Photo Group Award
Pauline Midgett

Class notes for 03.12.09

Do you know your rights and responsibilities as a photographer? Here are some links to help you out...

Legal Rights of Photographers

The Photographer's Right

Learning from our mistakes - self-critique of our work

Review the REDS HERE

Assignment for next month - TOOLS. Butcher, baker, candlestick maker - we all have tools that are a part of our life. Let's see your PC, your mixer...shovels...meters...if it helps you do your job show it to us!