In-Camera Metering from NYIP

We’ve had a lot of questions from students about using their camera’s built-in light meter. Here’s an overview which we hope will give you a basic understanding of the subject. We’re going to cover three aspects of in-camera metering; a General Overview, Metering Modes, and some Tricks and Tips to Use of Your Camera’s Light [...]

Written on October 28, 2011 | Posted in Features,Technique | Leave a comment

Canceled due to winter weather Gettysburg Pa. CMPG Group Outing

Event: Gettysburg, PA: Canceled due to winter weather Time: October 29, 2011 Saturday 11:30 AM We will meet at the Long Gate Park and Ride on Route 100 at 11:30 am to carpool to Gettysburg arriving at around 1:00 pm.(  Update Stragglers meet at new Gburg NMPark Visitors center at 1:00)  There we will stay for Sunset: [...]

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

November – Meeting John Kelbel All about HDR

John Kelbel will present on the topic of High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography at the November 16th CMPG meeting. He discovered the world of HDR photography several years ago and continues to hone his skills as he experiments with various techniques to create unique and beautiful landscape images. John will cover the basics of HDR photography [...]

Written on October 26, 2011 | Posted in Archive Events | Leave a comment

Rebuilding Together Howard County “Golden Hammer Award” CMPG – Volunteers of the Year

Rebuilding Together Howard County (RTHC) has awarded the event photographers of the Central Maryland Photographers Guild, the annual “Golden Hammer ” 2011 Volunteers of the Year award. Warren von Uffel accepting the 2011 “Golden Hammer” Volunteer of the Year Award from Rebuilding Together Howard County, President John Startt

Written on October 17, 2011 | Posted in Archive Events | Leave a comment

October Meeting 10/26/11 Critique Night

Photographs of cherished or meaningful moments will be discussed and critiqued. 7:00pm. Price: FREE. All Ages.  

Written on October 1, 2011 | Posted in Archive Events | Leave a comment

CMPG Social Media Links

  Central Maryland Photographers’ Guild    www.cmpg.org Flicker members, join our Flicker group    http://www.flickr.com/groups/mdphoto/    (Sorry group membership is liminited to CMPG  members only, all can view) Follow us on Twitter   @CMPG_Photos Here is the link for the Facebook page for CMPG: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_23395515154 Stop by, take a look and “friend” us..   Doesn’t hurt.  And [...]

Written on October 1, 2011 | Posted in Events | Leave a comment

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