Photography is “in” right now.  Digital took the fear and a bit of the expense out of taking pictures.  Facebook allowed everyone to show off their pictures and friends said “You should be a professional!”.

Maybe you should!!!

Even if you are considering going pro as a part-time or full-time photographer, getting involved with professional photographers is the best thing you can do.  Our local guild brings in some of the best photographers in Florida to teach.  Even if you are not ready to compete, listening to the judges critique others’ pictures will help you grow.  Networking with experienced pros will help you make better business decisions and make more money for less effort.

The speaker for May 15 is a young woman who got her Masters from the Professional Photographers of America in only three years.  Lissa Hatcher will speak on “Conceptual Photography”.  She’s got some really cool stuff!!!

Guest attendance is only $15.  Just show up.  Information is on their website:  www.ppswf.com.

Our local guild is full of super friendly photographers who all want to grow and help each other.   Just a side note:  Networking with other pros can come in handy if you are sick and can’t make a job, if you need to rent equipment on short notice and also can be a source of referrals.  Be sure to be a friendly person yourself!!!
~~Peggy

Bastions, Birds and Buildings

A Photographic Exploration of St. Augustine, FL

with Ed Malawskey and Joe Fitzpatrick

May 4, 5 & 6, 2012

Register here:  http://www.meetup.com/UnderstandPhotography/events/45589272/

This photo trip is limited to 12 photographers so that you will get plenty of individual instruction and attention.  You will come home with FABULOUS images.  The birds are plentiful, the Old City is gorgeous.  And the price is just unbelievable!!

Having a problem with your Photoshop or Elements?
These are the 3 most common issues:
1. You are on the wrong layer.
2. You have something selected. Do CTL or CMD D to deselect.
3. You have your CAPS LOCK on.

PHOTO EDITING BASICS WITH ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
6:00 – 9:00 p.m

Register here:  http://www.meetup.com/UnderstandPhotography/events/56855082/

$79.00

This cram course is designed to get you started and teach the basics of Photoshop Elements version 9 or 10.  We highly recommend you upgrade if you have an earlier version.

Where everything of importance is locate,
Understanding the various tools,
layers,
layer masks,
cloning,
portrait retouching
and raw conversions

….  are some of the topics covered in this course.  One participant said he learned more in this three hour class than the other two Elements workshops he had taken in the past.  We’ll start you with a really good foundation!  If you’ve ever taken any of Peggy’s workshops, you know she drums everything into your head so you really learn!

Participants must provide their own laptop, with a mouse (or Wacom tablet), and should have basic computer skills. Please note – even if you never use a mouse, you will really, really need one for this class.  It’s just too tough to edit with that little track pad.

Unfortunately, Photoshop CS and Photoshop Elements are not as user-friendly as we’d like!  Take this class and you’ll have a strong foundation.

Instructor Peggy Farren