Mobile Photography SIG

Join the Mobile Photography Special Interest Group if you want to explore taking pictures with smartphones and tablets. If you are interested, please send an email to Judy Cannon at judymcannon@gmail.com with your contact information.

Leader: Judy Cannon (co leaders would be welcomed)
When: 4th Tuesdays, 6:30pm- 8pm in January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, November (not June, October or December.
Where: Judy's house at 8325 Turman Court, Ft. Collins
Who: Anyone interested, but may need to limit to 10 total participants because of space limitations.

Topics

1. Explore tips and techniques for taking photos with a mobile device. I have a Samsung Galaxy S8 cell phone that takes great pictures. So I am most familiar with it. We can also explore iPhone. I have access to an iPhone 6S, but not as familiar with it, so may ask others in the group to share knowledge they may have. I also have an iPad and iPad Pro that can take photos. Video photography is also an option.

2. We can discuss accessories like tripod heads and lights made specifically for mobile photography.

3. Storage and transferring of photos can be explored. I use an app to transfer photos between my Samsung phone and my iPad. Then I use iCloud to access these photos on my Mac Book Pro and desktop PC. If others in the group have other work flows, those can be shared.

4. There are numerous apps available for editing photos on the mobile device. I like to do most of my editing on my iPad Pro, so will probably spend a fair amount of time sharing that knowledge. I would probably start with the app Snapseed (free) and then go from there depending on people's interests.

5. Video: There is an iMovie app available for the iPad that I have used some, so we could explore that if there is interest.

6. We can also explore Lightroom Mobile for those that have a Creative Cloud Adobe plan such as the Photography Plan that includes Lightroom and Photoshop. The new Lightroom CC (not Lightroom Classic) could be included in this topic.

7. I have access to Lynda.com tutorials, so may use some of those related to mobile photography with the group.

Equipment

1. Participants would need a cell phone, preferably Samsung or iPhone, and an iPad, newer model preferable.

2. Participants would need to be able and willing to get and download apps for these devices. Many apps are free, some cost a few dollars which can add up but most would be optional.

Disclaimer: I am learning this stuff as well, so won't necessarily have all the answers. It would be helpful to have others in the group who would be willing to share their knowledge as well.

Mobile SIG Gallery on SmugMug

https://judycannon.smugmug.com/Photography
Get the username and password from Judy if you want to add your pictures to the gallery.
Anyone can view the images in the gallery, you don't need the password.

SIG members

	Judy Cannon (contact me at judymcannon@gmail.com if you want to join us)
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Agenda for January 22 Mobile Photography SIG
(suggestion only, we can always talk about whatever we want to.)

1. Members sharing - photos, equipment, apps, etc. that anyone would like to share.
2. Judy will lead discussion on Adobe Photoshop Mobile Apps - PS Express, Photoshop Mix, Photoshop Fix. I want to learn how to use these apps because on my next trip I want to leave my laptop home and just take my iPad for photo processing photos I take with my regular camera as well as my phone. The nice thing about these apps is that you can move photos from them to regular Photoshop on your computer for more advanced processing later. PS Express can process many types of raw files; don't know about Photoshop Mix and Fix. If you're interested in these apps you might want to have them on your phone or tablet. They are free.
3. Discuss topics for future meetings.

Please let me know if you plan to come. I look forward to seeing you.

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