Thursday 31 March; Images of China

MIcki Aston MCLoJ, CPAGB, will be with us again to entertain and show us her superb travel images of her visits to China.

Micki is both a professional and a keen club photographer.

If you want to check out Micki in advance her web site is http://astonimages.com

 

Members evening "Toy cameras and Toy lenses" March 24th

Calling all members who would like to deliver a short 10-30 minute presentation with examples of their work on this subject area. This gives you plenty of time to think about it  and prepare content! Please talk to me about your ideas and book a time slot on the night.

Why not give retro photography a go? Here are some ideas for you to explore in advance....

  • Making a pinhole camera
  • Showing images taken using a  Pinhole camera
  • Creating Toy camera style images using Lightroom, Photoshop, Aperture, Picasa etc.
  • Using Toy camera apps on your Smartphone http://www.fleamarketinsiders.com/top-15-apps-and-tips-to-turn-you-iphone-and-android-smartphone-into-a-vintage-camera/ or Iphone http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/top-10-best-retro-camera-apps-for-iphone/
  • Trying one of these toy cameras http://www.lightstalking.com/serious-fun-7-toy-cameras-worth-your-consideration/
  • Lomography using the Lomo film cameras http://shop.lomography.com/en/cameras/diana-f-family
  • Using Lomo Diana lens http://shop.lomography.com/en/lenses/experimental-lenses/diana-38mm-super-wide-angle-lens-packageor Holga lens https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holga on your SLR
  • Using a lensbaby http://lensbaby.co.uk/gbr/
  • Using the new Fujifilm Instax https://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/products/instax  or Lomography http://shop.lomography.com/en/cameras/instant-cameras
  •  instant picture cameras

We will also be taking a look at some of the images that our club members have shot on the disposable cameras over the last few months.