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Oregon Bounty Workshop
March 29, 2009 by jdpphotoYour Monday Morning Photo Tip
March 28, 2009 by jdpphotoWhat is “wide angle” view? Wide angle encompasses what you see from left to far right in one picture frame. This is called a field of view and is measured in degrees (your eyes normally have a field of view of almost 180 degrees). The wide field of view also applies from top to bottom. Great for landscapes.
Your Monday Morning Photo Tip
March 6, 2009 by jdpphotoYour Zoom Lens
Most point and shoot cameras come with one zoom lens that covers a focal range from somewhat wide angle to telephoto.
Zoom lenses come in two varieties: optical and digital. Without going into great detail, suffice it to say that you should avoid digital zoom at all costs. Digital zoom uses software tricks to “enhance” the image. The result is often unsatisfactory. Insist on optical zoom.
Your Monday Morning Photo Tip
February 23, 2009 by jdpphotoStorage media = memory cards
- Format your memory card before first use.
- Format your memory card after every use.
- Only format your card after you have downloaded and made a backup of the images on the card.
- Use several smaller capacity cards instead of one large-capacity card in case of loss or damage.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF THE FILE SIZE IS GOOD FOR PRINT OR FOR THE WEB?
February 1, 2009 by jdpphotoHOW DO YOU KNOW IF THE FILE SIZE IS GOOD FOR PRINT OR FOR THE WEB?
Ever wonder how to tell if the file on your computer is big enough for print or is small enough for the web? Look at the file size in the “Detail” view in Windows. You will see columns with headings such as “Name”, “Size”, “Type”, “Date Modified”. If the file size is 7,125 KB, that means that it’s a big file. It qualifies for a print. If the file size is 74 KB, that means it’s a very small file and qualifies for web or email.
JDP Trick
When I resize my images and prepare them for distribution, I include the size in the file name. For example, JuliePhoto_8×10.jpg. This means it’s a photo of Julie cropped to 8×10 and it’s ready to send to the lab or printer and will be printed on 8×10 paper.
The Bounty of Oregon Photography Workshop, 7/31/09 – 8/2/09
February 1, 2009 by jdpphotoJoin Julie for an exciting photo exploration of Oregon’s bounty – from mountain landscapes to historic sites, from flora to fauna – this is sure to be a “do not miss” event of the summer!
This photography workshop, led by Julie Diebolt Price, is for all levels of photographers, from newbies to wannabies and those that want to perfect, expand, or practice their skills with real-life photo ops. And, for those who just want to have fun!
HIGHLIGHTS
Friday Evening – Welcome and review of camera basics. Includes light refreshments.
Saturday – Photograph Mt. Hood; visit historic Timberline Lodge; Wildwood Recreation Site (lunch and hike) – natural light and flash photography, nature and macro photography, environmental portraiture; dinner and photo review/critique.
Sunday – Columbia River Gorge; action/water photography; scenic, animal, and still life photography; dinner and photo review/critique.
Box lunches and specially created dinners from Oregon’s bounty are included. Catering by Busy Bee Catering.
If the spectacular scenery doesn’t leave you breathless, the many opportunities to learn and work with all the functions on your digital camera will make you feel like an expert. This workshop is designed to give you hands-on experience in many aspects of digital photography. You will come away with confidence in your picture-taking ability, knowledge of your digital camera, and memorable photos for your albums.
Attendance is limited to maximize learning.
COST = $469
Refundable deposit = $100
(Refundable for two weeks after we receive it. After the two weeks pending, your reservation will automatically be confirmed and you will then qualify for the BONUS).
Final payment = $369 is due June 30, 2009.
BONUS – The first five (5) people to sign up and confirm will receive a FREE digital download of Babyboomers’ Guide to Digital Photography.
LODGING – A block of double rooms has been reserved for this event at Best Western Sandy Inn at the special rate of $95.40 plus tax.
TRANSPORTATION – In order to keep the costs down for this workshop, we will carpool throughout the region.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Friday, 7/31/09. Travel by van to Portland and visit the Rose Garden/Washington Park, Powell Books and The Pearl District. We will also enjoy a private salt/chocolate/wine tasting event at The Meadow. $129, includes transportation and tasting. Lunch is on your own in The Pearl District.
We accept Visa and MasterCard.
If you have questions or would like to reserve your space, please call Julie at 714.669-4537 or email julie@jdpphotography.com.
To find out more about the Gateway to Mt. Hood, visit Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Sandy, Oregon.
Mt. Adams from Hood River Valley
Your Monday Morning Photo Tip
January 27, 2009 by jdpphotoLens Zoom Range
Most point-and-shoot cameras come with one zoom lens that covers a focal range from somewhat wide angle to telephoto. Camera manufacturers list zoom capability in multiples—such as 3x, 5x and 12x—but these don’t tell the whole story. Zoom isn’t just about making an object larger in the frame; it’s also about understanding your preference for wide angle (big, wide field of view) or telephoto (telescopic) pictures, or both. Evaluating zooms this way is better than choosing by multiples.
Just returned from working and playing in the Pacific Northwest
January 6, 2009 by jdpphotoLots of snow, rain, ice for the New Year…it was beautiful. I haven’t lived/worked in snow country for half my life. It was an interesting change of pace. They say this was the most snow in the Pacific Northwest since 1950.
We had a successful Basic Digital Photography class for the City of Sandy, Oregon and I was also able to tutor a couple of other students while there.
Your Monday Morning Photo Tip
January 6, 2009 by jdpphotoBattery Life
You can expect that any digital camera on the market today has an adequate battery life for typical use, so don’t weigh your digital-camera buying decision too much on battery life unless you are a serious hobbyist and know that your camera will be seeing heavy use.
