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Sdphotoforum.com is putting on a free photography workshop ($150.00+ Value)... Up TO 50 Participants RSVP is strongly urged.


Why pay for lessons?

Date: April 26th Time: 10am

Where: Belmont Park (South Side Parking Lot of Coaster) Meet near showers/restrooms and go to a quieter spot.

Lunch: Fat Boyz Pizza (858)488-2699 Chuck Fisher will be sponsoring our event with 15% off the menu prices.




Outline of topics Covered by guest speaker Ty (Pitazoe) and myself will be on but not limited too:

1. Camera definitions: Learn what you really need to know so you don't get confused

2. Lenses: Learn the difference between a fast lens and slow lens

3. Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO: learn how to change these on your camera and what each of these do and why

4. Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Bulb Mode: Learn when its best to use your cameras Pre Programed modes and when not too

4.5 White Ballance: What those little WB icons mean and how to set your own custom white ballance

5. Camera Accessories: Camera grips, eye piece extenders etc..

5.5 Reflectors: What brands are tried and true and how to use them to get outstanding photos without expensive flash equipment (Westcott will be used as demo)

6. Wireless Triggers: How to use PocketWizards (MultiMax's will be used as demo)

7. Outdoor Photography: How to work with harsh lighting from the sun

8. Night time Photography: Learn what settings to use to expose the foreground and background with one shot or how to get those cool streaking lights you envy

9. Composition: How to pose your subject or groups

9.5 Panning: How to capture a moving object while blurring the background

10. Lensbabies: Learn what this outstanding SLR accessory can do for your photography (LensBabies will be providing us with Demo Units)

11. Sponsored software's/items Explain what the software does that 3 lucky winners will win

12. Open Discussion: You ask the questions about your specific camera

13. Too Much To List!




Learn hands on what your camera can do besides using it in "Auto" All camera owners are urged to attend... Point and shoot Digital's, Film, SLR/DSLR etc..

Not sure what your Aperture is from your Shutter Speed to your ISO? Even if you do know all of this and your a pulitzer prize wining photographer then please come and share your knowledge with fellow San Diego photographers!



Raffle's to 3 Lucky Attendees! (Must have RSVP'd here to win)

Sponsored By: ProShow Gold up to $80.00 Value!

Sponsored By: Noise Ninja up to $80.00 Value!

Sponsored By: HDR Photomatix up to $100.00 Value!






Please RSVP here and list what gear you will be bringing. Also bring a couple of bucks for lunch AND A LAWN CHAIR :-).