Birds and Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 15 February
Asilomar State Beach, Pacific Grove, CA - 9am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
Are you a bird watcher or a nature lover and have also been wondering how to get sharp photos consistently.
This session plans to take the guess work out of it and get you on your way to capture the wildlife you love. Some of the topics covered will be, optimal settings, light direction, bird habits, equipment and operation.
Come along and lets take some photos that show the natural beauty of birds.
New Year, New Skills: Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 22 February
501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68 - 10am - 3 Hours
Izzy Lyons
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 01 March
Carmel Valley - 10am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Colors of Spring Photography
Saturday 08 March
501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68 - 10am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
Spring photography is a beautiful way to capture the renewal of life that comes with the arrival of spring.
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We'll be looking at composition, focus and colour in this Spring season!
Photographing Reflections
Saturday 15 March
Asilomar State Beach, Pacific Grove, CA - 10am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
We will be using natural water reflections and seeking out man-made reflective surfaces in the area to explore how we can use reflections to add depth and intrigue to our images. Reflections can help us to show our subject from an unusual, or from multiple, points of view. We can use reflections to abstract our subject or to make perfect mirror images. We'll even have a look at how we can create our own reflections when there are none around.
Angles and Views
Saturday 29 March
Creekside - 10am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.
Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
Water Droplets
Saturday 05 April
Carmel Valley - 10am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing stunning and unique images of water droplets.
As well as other creative ways to combine water droplets with other props and subjects.
Rule of Thirds Meetup
Saturday 12 April
501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68 - 10am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
One of the most basic tenets of composition is the Rule of Thirds. Although most people are familiar with this technique it is often forgotten in the haste to take a photo. However you ignore it at your peril as it can make an average snap into something which is has tension and dynamism.
In this meetup we will practice using the Rule of Thirds in a setting full of photographic possibility.
Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 19 April
San Juan Bautista - 4pm - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.