Monthly Archives: July 2013

MIT Open Course on Documentary and Photo Journalism

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Bill Brown

MIT offer a number of open courses (free) The Documentary and Photo Journalism course can be found at http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/writing-and-humanistic-studies/21w-749-documentary-photography-and-photo-journalism-still-images-of-a-world-in-motion-spring-2002/

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Astronomy Photography

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Bill Brown

Royal Museum at Greenwich UK competition images http://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/astronomy-photographer-of-the-year/competition/

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July Newsletter

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Bill Brown

The July newsletter is now on the Club website LCC_July_2013_Newsletter  

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15 Must See Cheat Sheets for Photographers

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Pat Haugen

This is a link to 15 excellent cheat sheets for photographers. http://www.thephotoargus.com/resources/15-must-see-cheatsheets-and-infographics-for-photographers/

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How to Use Leading Lines for Better Compositions

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Pat Haugen

by Anne McKinnell A leading line paves an easy path for the eye to follow through different  elements of a photo. Usually they start at the bottom of the frame and guide the  eye upwards and inwards, from the foreground … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Strengthen the Message and Story of Your Photographs

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Pat Haugen

by Sergey Sus Photographers decide what is in the frame and what is not. We cant always  control every single item the frame. We can however, control of position  relative to the subject and when we press the shutter button. … Continue reading →

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Mastering Exposure for Landscape Photography ~ Free Webinar

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Pat Haugen

July 18, 2013 at 10:00pm Pacific Daylight Time Landscapes with a wide contrast range can present great challenges to any photographer. If you expose for the foreground, you risk clipping the highlights in the image – if you expose for … Continue reading →

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Google highlights Android photography apps on the Play Store

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Pat Haugen

With all the talk going on today about the 41 megapixel Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone, Google is looking to get the word out and teach Android users how to snap better photos on their smartphones. Today the Google Play Store … Continue reading →

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How I Caught a Glimpse of the Elusive “WOW-Factor” & What You Can Do To Get Your Own

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Pat Haugen

by John Davenport Do You Shoot to Record a Moment In Time or to Tell A Story? This question is one you must ask yourself every time you pick up the camera.  There are two types of photographs in my … Continue reading →

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Create Photos With IMPACT By Composing With Purpose

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Pat Haugen

by John Davenport Compose With Purpose Not As an After Thought I’m not here today to tell you about the different  “rules” of composition. I’m not going to tell you what is right and what is  wrong, because ultimately, the … Continue reading →

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