Former NVPS president Mike Whalen be our guest speaker at our May 14 meeting. Mike will share ten in-camera and post-processing techniques that can help you produce compelling images. Simple techniques, such as how to ensure sharp images, to more advanced subjects, such as multi-layering in Photoshop, will be described. Lots of photo examples will be included with brief explanations of how and where the results were obtained. The final examples will include some of Mike’s favorite subjects: people from various countries and cultures doing what they do best – being themselves. Mike’s presentation will cover the following topics:
- How to Take Tack-Sharp Images
- The Creative Use of Blur
- The Exciting Miniature World of Macro and Close-Up Photography
- “Color” as a Compositional Element
- Shooting Night Photography
- Unique Opportunities Created by Weather
- A Cornucopia of Post-Processing Effects – Before and After Examples
- Aging Photos (in the computer)
- HDR and Tone Mapping – Produce Dramatic and Gritty Effects
- Timing, People and Street Photography – Being Ready to Capture the Moment
Be sure to join us at Rubino’s Pizzeria at 5:30, for good food and an informal gathering with Mike before his presentation. Rubino’s is at 20035 Ashbrook Commons Plaza (just off of Route 7 at Ashburn Village Rd.)
