2023-08-15 Fine Art Photography SIG meeting notes

We met online using ZOOM 6:00pm-8:30pm

The goal of our Fine Art Photography SIG is to help each other to create fine art from our photography.
The Fine Art SIG is a place where artists support each other and nurture creativity in others.
Unrequested criticism can feed an artist's fear of failure and stifle their creative growth.

ATTENDEES
Mike Barry
Heather Coe
Rich Ernst
Paul Marcoux
Ed Ogle
Rich Roberts
Jim and Joan Sayre
Albert Wang

OUR MAIN DISCUSSION TOPIC WAS "Abstract Photography/Abstract Art".
We discussed what members considered Abstract Photography and Abstract Art. Several members showed examples of their Abstract Photography.

RESOURCES (Where you can find sources of inspiration)
Abstract State of Mind: Seeing Beyond the Literal in Landscape Photos | PetaPixel
- https://petapixel.com/2023/07/16/abstract-state-of-mind-seeing-beyond-the-literal-in-landscape-photos/
12 Tips for Abstract Landscape Photography
- https://petapixel.com/2020/06/29/12-tips-for-abstract-landscape-photography/ 6 Tips To Help You Capture Unique Abstract Landscape Photography
- https://petapixel.com/2023/04/07/6-tips-to-help-you-capture-unique-abstract-landscape-photography/
10 Tips for Photographing ‘Abstract Landscapes’
- https://petapixel.com/2020/01/31/10-tips-for-photographing-abstract-landscapes/
Jill Johnson class on painting with Photoshop and the Mixer Brush (for Sebastian Michaels subscribers) - https://prophotoshopartistry.com/mixer-brush-mastery59910951

CONSTRUCTIVE CRITIQUES AND PERSONAL PROJECTS
Several members showed projects that they have been working on.

PICK A TOPIC FOR THE NEXT MEETING
Let's create some abstract photography for the August meeting. Read over the "Abstract State of Mind..." article listed in the RESOURCES and create some abstract images. We will also continue creating and discussing ICM or AI images at the August meeting.

AGENDA FOR OUR NEXT FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY SIG MEETING - Tue 9/19/2023 @6:00pm
1. The main topic will be "Photographing Reflections".
2. We will hold constructive critiques (optional) Pick as many as 3 images that you would like critiqued, and be prepared to show them by sharing your screen during the ZOOM meeting.
3. We will pick a topic for the next meeting

If you don't have time to research the topic, or you don't have any images that you want to have critiqued, that is OK, you can just attend the meeting and participate when you want.

Please email Mike, info@fcdcc.com, when you find mistakes, missing information or if you have suggestions for the Fine Art Photography SIG and I will try to address the issues.