The next meeting of the Pagosa Springs Photography Club will be held on Feb. 12 at the Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis St.
The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m., but feel free to join us for socializing and discussion of various photographic topics at 6 p.m.
Photography Club meetings are open to the public. Please enter the church through the side door next to the parking lot.
This month’s discussion will be on the topic of low-light photography.
Making photos when the light is low, such as after sunset, in the deep forest or, at times, indoors has its challenges. However, modern cameras and good technique can overcome many of these and open up a new world of photographic opportunities.
This month’s program will center on a 30-minute video presentation on low-light photography by National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore. We will then discuss some of the situations where you are likely to be faced with low light and solutions to allow making of great photographs under these challenging conditions.
Following the program, we will have our monthly image share. Photography Club members may bring up to five images (on a flash drive) each to share and discuss.
This meeting will also be available on Zoom for those who can’t attend in person. Contact abutler@mac.com for the zoom link.
Virtual Shutter Therapy
Each month the Photography Club sponsors a Virtual Shutter Therapy session on our Facebook page.
For the February topic, explore the art of minimalism through your lens. Focus on simplicity, negative space and intentional composition. Highlight subtle details, clean lines or a single striking subject. Use light and shadow to emphasize your vision. Let less tell more — what story can you convey with only the essentials?
Before March 2, please share up to three photos by commenting on the post on this theme at the club’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/PagosaPhotoClub. This challenge is open to all photographers, whether a club member or not. Please show your appreciation by liking and commenting on the works of others.
Photography Club membership
Did you get a new camera or lens for Christmas? If so, joining the Photography Club would be a great way to get tips on using your gear and learn more about photography.
The Pagosa Springs Photography Club is open to everyone who loves making and viewing great photos. Our members use cameras of all types, from smartphones to medium format. Benefits of membership include our educational programs, image sharing and discussion, photo outings, and contests to help each other improve our photography.
Club membership is just $25 per year. You can apply for membership on our website at https://pagosaspringsphotoclub.org/about/, or at one of our meetings.
