Program – Ice Cream Social, Creativity Boost and Photo Shoot
Visitors are welcome to attend this free event.
A creative photo isn’t just a picture – it’s a spark. It’s a wild mind and a disciplined eye, seeing the ordinary world in an extraordinary way, and capturing that vision to share with others. Whether it’s a surprising angle, a playful use of light, or a composition that breaks the rules, creativity is about finding that ‘something different’ that makes your photo stand out.
We’ll explore how to infuse creativity into your photography through techniques like:
- Mindful Observation: Truly seeing the scene in front of you, uncovering hidden details and possibilities.
- Intentional Additions: Enhancing your vision by deliberately incorporating elements that elevate the composition.
- Playful Experimentation: Embracing the joy of trying new approaches and pushing creative boundaries.
Most importantly, we’ll learn to evaluate our work by asking:
- Is it unique or interesting?
- What specifically makes it stand out?
- Where does creativity shine in the supporting elements?
Because ultimately, the goal is to have fun and create photos you’re proud of!
Agenda
- 7:00 – Grab some ice cream, chat with fellow members and preview the photo ops.
- 7:30 – Welcome & Announcements: Club updates and discussion of hot topics.
- 7:35 – Featured Program
- 8:00ish – Activity Stations: Dive into hands-on learning.
- 9:30 – Pack Up & Farewell: Help take down and pack up activity stations.
- Share your favorite shots from the night! Upload here.
Hands-On Activity Stations
These creative photo ops present a fantastic opportunity to capture a truly remarkable photo. Patience and persistence, however, are key when aiming for that “perfect” shot, as multiple attempts may be necessary. Remember, while photo editing is optional, it can significantly elevate the final photo.
Coffee beans and miners. Photographers creatively customize the scene. A few coffee cup choices or bring your own. A handful of plastic workers to choose from. And lots of coffee beans. Multiple background colors.
- Camera settings – your choice.
- Tripod optional.
- FYI – Coffee is the October Assigned Subject.
Drawing of cup of coffee with coffee beans. Photographers creatively customize the scene. Many background colors to choose from. And a blackboard to draw your own scene.
- Camera settings – your choice.
- Tripod optional.
- FYI – Coffee is the October Assigned Subject.
“Steaming” cup of coffee. Photographers creatively customize the scene. A few backgrounds to choose from. Dark backgrounds enhance the steam. A few coffee cup choices or bring your own.
- Camera settings – your choice.
- Tripod optional.
- FYI – Coffee is the October Assigned Subject.
Melting Ice Cream. Photographers creatively customize the scene.
- Camera settings – your choice.
- Tripod optional.
Candy pool table. Photographers creatively customize the scene with chopsticks and candy.
- Camera settings – your choice.
- Tripod optional.
Fruit splash! This activity uses low flash power to freeze the action.
- Camera settings – aperture f/8, shutter speed 1/200 second, ISO 400.
- Use a wireless/wired shutter release to minimize camera shake.
- Tripod required.
- FYI – The supplied flash uses 1/4 power to freeze the splash.
Creative bokeh and still life. Foreground objects and out-of-focus lights in the background can be stationary or moving. Photographers creatively customize the scene. Many objects to choose from. Or, have fun with fairy lights inside your subjects.
Halloween
- Camera settings – aperture priority f/5.6, ISO 1600
- Tripod suggested.
Edison Lights
- Camera settings – aperture priority f/5.6, ISO 400, underexposed by 1 stop.
- Tripod optional.
Creativity with Fairy Lights
- Camera settings – aperture priority f/22 (largest your lens supports), ISO 400, underexposed by 1 stop.
- Tripod required.
Photographing dice bouncing, rolling and sliding on a black reflective surface. Photographers creatively customize the scene. Many dice colors to choose from.
- Camera settings – aperture f/10, shutter speed 2 seconds, ISO 1000
- Autofocus does not work in the dark, thus you will focus with the light on, then switch to manual focus.
- Use your camera’s 2 second timer or a wireless/wired shutter release.
- Tripod required.
Capture a dozen shots of a die’s journey. Simulating a multiple exposure photo using multiple low power flashes. Photographers creatively customize the scene. Many dice colors to choose from.
- Camera settings – aperture f/10, shutter speed 2 seconds, ISO 100
- Autofocus does not work in the dark, thus you will focus with the light on, then switch to manual focus.
- Use your camera’s 2 second timer or a wireless/wired shutter release.
- Tripod required.
- FYI – The supplied flash uses 1/128 power and 19 flashes per second to freeze the action on each flash.
What to Bring
Bring your camera and any equipment you’d like. A tripod is required for some photo ops. A 50mm lens works for most scenes, so a zoom lens that includes 50mm offers the most flexibility. A camera provides more control for certain shots, but a phone camera will work for many shots.
Where
Attending In-Person
At the Newtown Senior Center
Newtown Community Center & Senior Center is at 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT.
Attending Online
Using Zoom – The online portion is limited to the announcements and the opening presentation.
- This join button only works on the day of the meeting.
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