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General Club Information

 
Club Equipment
Panasonic LCD Projector user manual
Panasonic LCD Projector info
 
Club Meeting Presentations
Lens Facts and Opinions (updated) -Ken Eis 2010-04-13
Computers for Photography -Tony Schountz 2010-09-14
Picture Books -Tony Schountz 2010-12-14
 

Photography Fields of Interest

 
Bird Photography
An Introduction to Bird Photography - Digital Photography School
How to Photograph Birds - Digital Photography School
Michael Forseberg Photography
Joel Sartore Photography
 
Drone Photography
Drone Photography: The Definitive Guide (2022) - Antoni Cladera
 
Fine Art Photography
5DayDeal.com - training with a variety of instructors
AnnaAspnesDesigns.com - training, textures, objects
f64academy.com - training with Blake Rudis
MyPhotoArtisticLife.com - training with Sebastian Michaels
CreativeLive.com - training with a variety of instructors
DesignCuts.com - textures, objects
Citrasolv - create your own abstract textures
7 tips to create photo artistry with Anna Aspnes
http://swa.salemcsd.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_146060/File/Art/composition-for-artists.pdf - Compostion for Artists
https://www.vandelaydesign.com/top-free-photoshop-watercolor-brushes-designers - Top Free Photoshop Watercolor Brushes for Designers
https://medialoot.com/blog/38-of-the-best-watercolor-brushes-for-photoshop - 38 of the Best Watercolor Brushes for Photoshop
"The Art of Photography: A Personal Approach to Artistic Expression" by Bruce Barnbaum who devotes the first sixty pages to "What is Composition" and "The Elements of Composition" - This is a physical book
The Life of a Photograph - YouTube lecture by Sam Abell (National Geographic photographer)
Hank Erdmann Photography Blog - You have to send an email to sign up for this blog
YouTubeVideos - by Sean Bagshaw
Beyond Filters - Rich Ernst
How to Create a Mandala in Photoshop - Mike Barry
Creating Abstracts with Photoshop Filters - Joan Sayre
 
Flower Photography
CSU Annual Flower Trial Garden
 
Food Photography
Food Ad Tricks - Posing a Hamburger
 
Landscape Photography
Photoshop for Landscape Photographers with Sean Bagshaw
Mastering Golden Hour, Blue Hour and Twilights - Antoni Cladera
Long Exposure Photography: The Definitive Guide - Antoni Cladera
Landscape Photography: The Definitive Guide - Antoni Cladera
Sunrise Photography: The Definitive Guide - Antoni Cladera
Golden Hour Photography: The Definitive Guide - Antoni Cladera
Blue Hour Photography: The Definitive Guide - Antoni Cladera
Sunset Photography: The Definitive Guide - Antoni Cladera
Total Solar Eclipse Apr 8, 2024: The Definitive Guide - Antoni Cladera
Solar Eclipses 2022: The Definitive Guide - Antoni Cladera
Winter Landscape Photography - Michael Hohol
Photographic Points of Interest in Idaho - Michael Hohol
 
Macro Photography
Create your own Macro Flash Bracket - Tony
Depth of Field in Macro Photography - DPReview.com
Ed's Magic Object Selection Process - Ed Ogle
Look Closer: Changing Ordinary Subjects into Macro Photos - Joey Terrill
Macro Photography Techniques - Ed Ogle
 
Night Photography
Night Photography Workshops
The World at Night - examples and tutorials
How to shoot the night sky
Milky Way Photography: The Definitive Guide - Antoni Cladera
Astronomical Events 2022: The Definitive Photography Guide - Antoni Cladera
Moon Photography: The Definitive Guide (2022) - Antoni Cladera
Lunar Eclipses 2022: The Definitive Guide - Antoni Cladera
Star Trails Photography: The Definitive Guide - Antoni Cladera
Meteor Showers 2022: The Definitive Guide - Antoni Cladera
 
Portrait Photography
Posing People for HPI by Monique Rodriquez (ppt) - pdf
Sample Model Releases
http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/how-to-pose-for-family-portraits.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_xU6IIGC7U
http://www.scribd.com/doc/3211116/Photography-Posing-Tips-Techniques
http://ezinearticles.com/?Setting-Up-Group-Portraits&id=120315
http://www.professionalphotography101.com/portrait_photography/Portrait-photography.html
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-direct-models-during-portrait-shoots
Dog portraits for inspiration
5 Classic lighting setups
Studio Lighting video from B&H
Lighting multiple people with glasses - Strobist
Posing people video
Selecting Hair - by Michael Hohol
 
Still Life Photography
How to shoot a fiery festive still llife photo with sparkles - by Dina Belenko
 
Travel Photography
2011-07-20 FCDCC Travel Photography Presentation at Council Tree Library
Waterfalls of the West
Waterfalls of Oregon
More Than Snapshots and Postcards - by David duChemin
 
Wedding Photography
7 Tips for Great Wedding Photographers - GadgetWise.blogs.nytimes.com
 
Videography
Basic Video with DSLR or Mirrorless Cameras - by Judy Cannon
 
Infrared Photography
Photoshop Actions for Infrared by Rob Shea
https://www.colordoesntexist.com - Book: “Color Doesn't Exist,” by Rob Shea Online ($39.95) or Print ($49.95)
Book: “Infrared Photography: Digital Techniques for Artistic Images," by Klein, Vandergrift and Klein Available on Amazon
Video: The Secret World of Infrared Landscape Photography (2 hours)
Video: Rob Shea YouTube Tutorial on IR (63 minutes)
Video: Rob Shea YouTube Tutorial on IR (63 minutes)
Rob Shea sample IR RAW images (download free)
Rob Shea Infrared Profile packs (for 285+ camera models). Download Free
https://blog.robsheaphotography.com/infrared-profile-pack/
https://590.red/ipp
https://590.red/infrared-profile-pack
Rob Shea Infrared Color Swap Profile Packs. Download $29
https://590.red/lr-ir-color-swap
https://blog.robsheaphotography.com/lightroom-infrared-color-swap-profiles/
Rob Shea Infrared Color Swap Profile Packs. Download $29
https://590.red/lr-ir-color-swap
https://blog.robsheaphotography.com/lightroom-infrared-color-swap-profiles/
IR camera conversion vendor websites:
www.kolarivision.com
www.lifepixel.com
https://maxmax.com
 
UV Photography
Why UV Filters are Basically Useless on Modern Cameras - by Pat Nadolski
Getting Started in UV Photography - by Pierre-Louis Ferrer
Full Spectrum Cameras - from Spencer's Cameral and Photo
How to do Ultraviolet Photography - by Gintaras
 

Photography Tutorials

 
Photography Equipment
Lens Filters: The Definitive Guide (2022) - Antoni Cladera
Introduction to Flash Photography - Andy Goris 2022-03-15
 
Beginning Digital Photography
Beginning Digital Photography -Bob Babbs 2011-02-19
Basic Printing -Ken Eis 2011-02-19
Composition -Ted Sandilands 2011-02-19
Image Management -Rich Ernst 2011-02-19
Time & Exposure - Tony Schountz 2011-12-13
Composition -Dawn Wilson 2012-01-26
Memory Cards - http://improvephotography.com
Photograph Tips - http://improvephotography.com
Photography on a budget - http://bebusinessed.com/resource-guides/photography-budget
The Basics of Photography - http://toasterdog.com/lifehacker/lifehacker_night_school_basics_of_photography.pdf
Exposure in Photography: The Definitive Guide - Antoni Cladera
Photography Planning eBook - PhotoPills
 
Advanced Digital Photography
Focus Offset Adjustment - Andy Goris 2014-09-08
 
Creative Inspirations
Earth is Our Witness - with Art Wolfe and Parimal Deshpande
Looking for Inspiration? - 12 photography challenges - by Chad Versoza
18 Fun Photography Challenges for Beginners - by Tata Rossi
Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum by Andrew Joyner was written in 2019 based on some sketches found in 2013.  I (Judy Cannon) found the book fun and the history of how it came to be interesting
The Artist's Way (A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, A course in discovering and recovering your creative self) was her first book written in 1992 - by Julie Cameron
It's Never Too Late to Begin Again (Discovering Creativity and Meaning at Midlife and Beyond, An Artist's Way Program for Retirees and other Creative Souls) was written 2016 and is the book I (Judy Cannon) plan to use for my 12 week course on my own creativity - by Julie Cameron.
 
Composition
Composition: 6 Common Themes - by Edgar Whitney
Top 10 Painting Tips for Strong Compositions - by Marion Boddy-Evans
2D Art Principles of Composition - FunctionalStone.com
Composition for Artists - by Phil Davies
The Ultimate Guide to Composition in Photography - by Brian Rueb
20 Composition Techniques That Will Improve Your Photos - by Barry O'Carroll
the 25 best tips for Perfect Composition - by Seth Kravitz at PhLearn
Photography Composition, the definitive guide - by Anton Gorlin
Photography Composition Articles
Composing Good Photographs - by Stanford professor Marc Levoy
3 Things You Can Do Now to Improve Your Compositions - by David duChemin
How do I Learn to See - by David duChemin
Composition in Photography - by Jose Benito Ruiz
Unifying a Photo's Emotions - by Spencer Cox
 
10 Minutes to Better Painting Tutorials - by Marco Bucci
(The same concepts apply to making better photographs too)
1. Merging Shapes
2. Visual Language
3. Digital Brushwork
4. Good Shapes
5. Color Harmony
6. Light and Shadow
7. Color Notes
8. Art Improvement
9. Perspective
10. Good Drawing
 
Compositing (not composition)
How to Match a Subject Into Any Background in Photoshop! - Jesús Ramirez
Take Your Photoshop Compositing Skills to the Next Level - Jesús Ramirez
Take Your Photoshop Compositing Skills to the Next Level (video) - Jesús Ramirez
 
Creating a Story or Mood with a Composite
Tell a Story with Composite Photography - by Lori Lankford
Building a Story Through Composite Photography - by Andy Bloxham
Commercial Photography - by Adrian Sommeling
What I Dream - by Julieanne Kost
Scottish Landscapes - by Cath Waters
Telling Stories with Photoshop Composites - by Victor Gavenda
Composite Photography - by Karl Taylor
 
Frequency Separation
Frequency Separation - by Sean Bagshaw
Notes on Sharpening - by Davide Barranca
Another F.C. technique video with action - by PiXimperfect
 
Luminosity Masking
https://tonykuyper.wordpress.com/2020/10/20/new-and-free-tk-lum-mask-plugin-for-adobe-photoshop-2021 - NEW and FREE: TK Lum-Mask plugin for Adobe Photoshop 2021
https://mailchi.mp/791420da8f33/5-complete-guide-to-luminosity-mask-video-series?e=5b46f1550f - Retirement of Complete Guide to Luminosity Mask videos
 
Frozen Soap Bubbles
Jeanie's Blog Post
 
Orbs
Water Droplet Magic -Bob Hills
How to create Orbs in Photoshop -Jim Limburg
Tiny Planet Effect Photoshop Tutorial -Spoon Graphics
How to Light Paint Orbs -Kevin Jay
 
Kaleidoscope Resources
Rich Ernst kaleidoscope templates
Ed Ogle kaleidoscope templates
 
Post Production
Lightroom Tutorial
Linear Profiles by Tony Kuyper
Color Correction
 
Other Sources
Understanding and Using Depth of Field -Bill Popejoy 2011-01
Ways to Sharpen Images Using Adobe Products -Bill Popejoy
Experiment with ISO, Aperture, Speed, Focal Length - CamerSim
Using the Copyright Symbol Tutorial (advanced topic)- Jack Hicks
 
Photoshop Information
Photoshop CS5 shortcuts
Paint BRILLIANT Color with Linear Light Blend Mode by Blake Rudis
How to Create Smoke in Photoshop by Nemanja Sekulic
How to Create Fog in Photoshop by John Paul Caponigro
How to Create a Popout Effect in Photoshop by Photoshop CAFE
Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts by Martin Evening
How to Use the Pen Tool in Photoshop by PHLEARN
Rectangular to Polar Coordinates Filter Explained by Albert Wang
 
Photoshop Brushes
Make a Custom Blender Brush in Photoshop by Blake Rudis
How to Use the Brush Tool in Photoshop by Aaron Nace
Practice the Brush Tool in Photoshop by MOHAMMAD JEPRIE
FREE Photoshop Brushes from myPhotoshopBrushes
FREE Photoshop Brushes from Brusheezy
Photoshop Masterclass: Brushes by Kyle T Webster
Artistic Oils Brushkit by Ramon Miranda
Photoshop Brushes - The Brush Dynamics Options by PhotoshopEssentials.com
History Brush magic: An amazing luminosity mask technique from Alister Benn
 
Lightroom Information
Lightroom Classic v11 - The New Masking Tools - by Julieanne Kost
 
LUTs - Color Lookup Tables
3DLUTCreator - Tool for creating LUTs from any image
How to Create Your Own Style by Using LUTs in Photoshop by Jacob Surland
LUT Install Guide - by PHLearn
Basic LUTs by the Digital Photography School
Create your own amazing LUT filters in Photoshop by PiXimperfect
Create a LUT filter from any image by PiXimperfect
 
Digital Painting
Learn to Turn a Photograph Into a Digital Painting by Lori Jill
Turn a Photograph into a Painting Using the Mixer Brush by Jesus Ramirez
Oil Painting Effect in Photoshop - Mixer Brush Technique by Photoshop Training Channel
Painting Environments | Udemy by Hardy Fowler
Turn Photographs Into Digital Paintings Using Photoshop | Udemy by Lori Jill
Digital Matte Painting by Bass T
Digital Painting in Photoshop by Aaron Blaise
Adding Texture in Photoshop by Michael Hohol
Dodge & Burn in Photoshop by Michael Hohol
How to create a twirl effect from a photo in Photoshop by Lesa Snider
National Gallery of Art - Free classical paintings
How to put your FACE in a painting in Photoshop! by Rikard Rodin
 
Adding Edges or Borders to an Image
Make Photo Edges in Photoshop tutorial by Photoshop CAFE
Painted Edges Photo Border Effect by PhotoEssentials.com
Adding a Painted Edge in Photoshop by Nicole S. Young
Worn, Torn Photo Edges Effect in Photoshop by TangiSchools.org
 
Artistry Information
Color Wheel from the App Store at Apple.com
Color Wheel/Picker plugin for Photoshop
Brush Organizer plugin for Photoshop
Color Science for Photographers by Andy Goris
 
Do It Yourself Equipment
Ring Flash for cheapscates like us - kit for $24.95
 
Watercolor Effects
Free Watercolor Photoshop Actions from Adobe
More Free Watercolor Photoshop Actions from Adobe
Waterlogue App from Tinrocket
Digital Watercolor Painting in Photoshop
Digital Painting by Robert Ardill
Watercolor Painting Tips
 
Photography Newsletters
Digital Photography School
Tamron's Free Webinars on a variety of subjects
Tamron Magazine
 
Commercial Printers
How to send images to a commercial printer
CG Pro Prints in Longmont
White House Custom Prints
Dura Plaq in Longmont
MPIX
Aluminyze
Fine Print
 
Photography for Kids
Photography Pointers and Resources for Kids
13 Lessons to Teach Your Child About Digital Photography
(Thanks to our friends at Craft Central Schools)
 
NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) for Photographers
The essentials (what the heck are NFTs and why do I care?) - by Lindsay Adler
Creating and selling your first NFT - by Lindsay Adler
Best practices for NFTs - by Lindsay Adler
Lindsay Adler's NFTs - by Lindsay Adler
 
Photography Book Recommendations
Beyond the Basics by George Lepp
Capture the Magic by Jack Dykinga
Chased by the Light by Jim Brandenburg
Close Up Photography in Nature by Tim Fitzharris
Closeups in Nature by John Shaw
Designing a Photograph by Bill Smith
Developing Vision & Style by J. Cornish, C. Waite, D. Ward
Digital Landscape Photography by Michael Frye
Fine Art Digital Nature Photography by Tony Sweet
Focus on Nature by John Shaw
How to Photograph Close Ups in Nature by Rotenberg, Lustbader
Landscape Beyond by David Ward
Landscape Photography by John Shaw
Landscapes of the Spirit by William Neil
Landscape Within by Joe Cornish
Learning to See Creatively by Bryan Peterson
Light and the Art of Landscape Photography by Joe Cornish
Nature Photography Field Guide by John Shaw
Photographing Plants and Flowers by Paul Harcout
The Art of Landscape Photography by Chris Coe
The Complete Guide to Wildlife Photography by Joe McDonald
The Making of Landscape Photographs by Charlie Waite
The Nature Photographer's Complete Guide by John Shaw
The Photographer's Eye a Graphic Guide by Michael Freeman
The Photographer's Mind by Michael Freeman
The World's Top Photographers and the Stories Behind Their Greatest Images by Terry Hope
Tiny Landscapes by Mike Moats
Understanding Close Up Photography by Bryan Peterson
Working the Light by Cornish, Waite, Ward, Ephraums
 
Legal Issues Pertaining to Photography
Know Your Rights if Stopped for Photographing in Public - by ACLU District of Columbia
The Photographer's Right - by Bert P. Krages II, attorney at law
The Photographer's Right PDF format - by Bert P. Krages II, attorney at law;
Your Rights as a Photographer in the United States - by Ingrid Cruz
Sample Cease and Desist Letter - by eForms
The Basics of U.S. Copyright for Photographers - by Adam Remsen
Photographers Should be Cautious About Using Murals as Backdrops - by Mitch Tuchman
Photography Laws Every Professional Must Know - by Next Insurance Staff
Photograher's Rights - by ACLU Southern California
Photography and First Amendment - by Bill Kenworthy
Your Rights to Take a Picture
Photos of Trademarked and Copyrighted Works
 
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