2023-03-21 Fine Art Photography SIG meeting notes

We met online using ZOOM 6:00pm-8:00pm

The goal of our Fine Art Photography SIG is to help each other to create fine art from our photography.
The Fine Art SIG is a place where artists support each other and nurture creativity in others.
Unrequested criticism can feed an artist's fear of failure and stifle their creative growth.

ATTENDEES
Mike Barry
Heather Coe
Jim Fellion
Michael Hohol
Lynne Lewis
Jim Limburg
Ed Ogle
Rich Roberts
Ken Sandberg
Joan Sayre
Steve Shanahan
Albert Wang

OUR MAIN DISCUSSION TOPIC WAS "Reflections with Unique Light Sources".
We experimented with a variety of light sources including TV screens and iPads. We tried to get reflections from different objects including giant ice balls, glasses, tubes and light bulbs.

RESOURCES (Where you can find sources of inspiration)
Facebook group "Photography Tricks Group" - https://www.facebook.com/groups/416814689002581 - This page has many fun creative photography projects

Abstract Landscape Photographic Tips - https://digital-photography-school.com/abstract-landscape-photography-tips

Photoshop Creativity Summit 4/17-20 - https://www.pscreativitysummit.com

ICM Magazine by Stephanie Johnson - https://www.icmphotomag.com
ICM Magazine Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/icmphotomag

Neutal density filters with step down adapters - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=neutral+density+filter&crid=OF425OFGHNNF&sprefix=newutral+density%2Caps%2C142&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_16

Facebook Photography Tricks Group
This is a great Facebook page for inspiration
Facebook Photography Tricks Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/416814689002581

CONSTRUCTIVE CRITIQUES AND PERSONAL PROJECTS
We discussed several personal projects

PICK A TOPIC FOR THE NEXT MEETING
We picked the topic "ICM or intentional camera movement ", inspired by Jim's ICM project.

AGENDA FOR OUR NEXT FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY SIG MEETING - Tue 4/18/2023 @6:00pm
1. The main topic will be "Intentional Camera Movement".
2. We will hold constructive critiques (optional) Pick as many as 3 images that you would like critiqued, and be prepared to show them by sharing your screen during the ZOOM meeting.
3. We will pick a topic for the next meeting

If you don't have time to research the topic, or you don't have any images that you want to have critiqued, that is OK, you can just attend the meeting and participate when you want.

I would like to see more pictures from our Fine Art SIG in the regular club meeting slideshows.

Jim Limburg will send out the Meeting ID, passcode, and meeting link when we have scheduled the meeting, which will be about a week before the meeting date.

Please email Mike, info@fcdcc.com, when you find mistakes, missing information or if you have suggestions for the Fine Art Photography SIG and I will try to address the issues.