Shallow/Full Depth of Field Meetup
Saturday 09 December
LaFayette Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220 - 2pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Ever wonder how some photos have full focus and others have a blurry background with the focus on the front/side object/subject? Let me show how to achieve this during this full and shallow depth of field meetup. Great, jaw-dropping photos are the result of this skill and method of taking photos. A photography challenge with be presented and questions and discussion are always welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there !!
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 23 December
Tusculum Avenue, Cincinnati - 1pm - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Would you like to learn how to get out of "auto" mode" and go right into the RAW setting and the into the Manual Mode? Please join me for discussion, questions, and answers as we explore and discuss how to take gorgeous, jaw dropping photos. The theme is "Beginner's Photography Class". I'll show you the necessary skills and techniques used to enhance the composition in your photos. A photography challenge will be presented. The photography triangle will be discussed as well as shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Alms Park has a two-story Pavilion, a Large Pergola, and a beautiful overlook to the Ohio River. Parking is free on the same side of the road as the Pavilion.
Landscape Photography
Saturday 06 January
Eden Park Drive - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.
All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 20 January
Observatory Avenue
Cincinnati, OH - 1pm - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Did you recently get a camera as a gift? Would you like to learn more about the settings and how to take jaw-dropping photos? Let me bring you out of "auto" mode and into Manual mode. The theme is "Beginners Photography" Class. Ault Park has a Large 2-story pavilion with a stairway that runs up the back, a magnificent landscape view of the front yard, and an overlook of Cincinnati, OH. There are two circled free parking areas; one on each side of the pavilion. We will meet at the base of the stairs of the Pavilion.
Questions and discussion are always welcome. A Beginners Photography challenge will also take place. I'll describe skills and methods for taking photos with great composition which includes an explanation of the photography triangle.
The Photography Triangle Meetup
Saturday 03 February
East Walnut Hills, Cincinnati - 2pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
This meetup will help participants understand ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed functions of a digital, bridge, and DSLR camera. Would you like to learn the basics of shallow vs. full depth of field? Let me show how to achieve this, plus taking action shots with faster shutter speeds and night shots using higher ISO. A photography challenge will be presented. Questions and discussions are always welcome.
Annwood Park has two levels that are separated by a flight of stairs. The bottom has a small waterfall, a few park benches, and a cement walkway. The top portion has a cement walk, more park benches, and several trees squirrels play on and around. Free parking is on the same side of the road as the park. We will meet at the waterfall area.
Learning Adobe Lightroom Classic
Saturday 17 February
Avondale, Cincinnati, OH - 1pm - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Have you wanted to learn Adobe Lightroom Classic? Would you like to learn how to apply your own distinctive watermark? Lightroom Classic is part of Adobe Creative Cloud. Parking is free and the meeting is at the large table inside the Cincinnati, OH, Dunkin Donuts.
I'll show you how to import photos from the "my documents" section, use the slider presets, obtain a watermark, and export the photos. Please bring a notebook, pen, a usb drive, and a memory card if you are able to. You may also bring your laptop. Please also have a few photos in your "My documents" section of your computer that are in RAW setting and jpg setting. Thank you !
I'll also show you how to import files from a memory card or usb drive. My learning came from Udemy which I will reference during this class so you can learn other skills in Adobe Lightroom Classic. Questions and discussion are always welcome. Thank you in advance for signing up !
Shooting in Manual Mode/RAW Meetup
Saturday 02 March
Tusculum Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226 - 2pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Shooting in Manual Mode/RAW Meetup
Are you new to photography? Do you feel "stuck" in "auto" mode and the jpg setting? Let me show you how to leave "auto" mode and the jpg setting and go right into Manual Mode using the RAW setting. Using this mode and setting allows all the data to enter the sensor resulting in crisp, sensational photos. Alms Park has a two-story Pavilion, a Large Pergola, and a beautiful overlook to the Ohio River. I'm sure the photos you take will be fascinating and jaw dropping. Parking is free on the same side of the road as the Pavilion.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 16 March
Observatory Avenue
Cincinnati, OH - 1pm - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Did you recently get a camera as a gift? Would you like to learn more about the settings and how to take jaw-dropping photos? Let me bring you out of "auto" mode and into Manual mode. The theme is "Beginners Photography" Class. Ault Park has a Large 2-story pavilion with a stairway that runs up the back, a magnificent landscape view of the front yard, and an overlook of Cincinnati, OH. There are two circled free parking areas; one on each side of the pavilion. We will meet at the base of the stairs of the Pavilion.
Questions and discussion are always welcome. A Beginners Photography challenge will also take place. I'll describe skills and methods for taking photos with great composition which includes an explanation of the photography triangle.