Sunset Photography Meetup
Saturday 03 June
Fremont Main Library - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Uyen Ta
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.
Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
Flower Photography Meetup
Saturday 17 June
Municipal Rose Garden - 3:30pm - 2 Hours
Uyen Ta
Learn all the tips and tricks you need to take stunning pictures of flowers. We will also discuss composition, lighting, and other aspects of photography that will help you create unique images. So come join us for a day of learning, exploring, and having fun.
50mm Lens Meetup
Saturday 01 July
Fremont Main Library - 3pm - 2 Hours
Uyen Ta
The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographer’s gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle or telephoto lens, but allows the camera to see on the same scale as your eye. As such, it can be used for a variety of styles, from landscape and street photography to portrait and product photography. In this meetup, we’ll review the basic camera settings. We’ll then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques to using the 50mm lens. As always, there will be ample opportunities for you to put your new knowledge into practice.
The City at Night
Sunday 16 July
200 E Santa Clara St., San Jose CA 95113 - 8pm - 2 Hours
Uyen Ta
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.
In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 05 August
200 E Santa Clara St., San Jose CA 95113 - 2:30pm - 3 Hours
Uyen Ta
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 19 August
N San Pedro St Downtown San Jose - 2:30pm - 2 Hours
Uyen Ta
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.
Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
