September Meeting 9\28\2011 – Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep -

Jim Strathearn to present on the non-profit organization: Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep. Guest Speaker will be Jim Strathearn, who will talk about volunteer organization Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. NILMDTS is an international network of more than 7,000 volunteer photographers who provide sensitive and private remembrance photography sessions to families [...]

Written on September 27, 2011 | Posted in Archive Events | Leave a comment

How To Add Sunlight To Your Overcast Photographs

Tips from fstoppers.com I’m sure many of you have heard the saying “overcast skies make for amazing photos”. While it’s true that soft overcast light is usually more flattering on people’s faces, it can also make your photos super boring and even gloomy. So what can you do with your bag of tricks to spice [...]

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