Program – Character Portraits
Visitors are welcome to attend this free event.
Overview
Lights, camera, ACTION!
Models in themed costumes with several types of indoor lighting. No formal presentation. In-person only.
Hands-On Activity Stations
- Firefighters, dancers and more!
Agenda
- 7:00 – Social time before the meeting starts
- 7:30 – Meeting starts – Welcome and announcements
- 7:35 – Model station explanations.
- 7:40 – Capturing Portraits
- As subgroups we’ll move through the stations getting advice and taking photos with different lighting techniques.
What to Bring
A camera or device to take photos with. Consider a lens around 30 mm (body) to 70 mm (headshot). No tripods needed.
Sharing Photos With Models
As a thank you to the models, we’d like you to upload a few of your best photos to our new program upload site. This will give the models a lovely memento of their participation.
Program Upload Site: https://flagpolephotographers.com/program-upload/
This new upload location supports larger photos to improve the quality of the photos we share with the models.
Let’s show our gratitude to these amazing individuals!
Where
Attend In-Person
At the Newtown Senior Center
Newtown Community Center & Senior Center is at 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT. 2023 Update: For a shorter walk, park in the back (gravel and grass) and use the rear door of the meeting room.