This webinar is part of the Fred & Edie Greene Speaker Series

By Path or Paddle – Photographing the Natural World
Peter Baumgarten

Landscape and nature photography has been, and still remains the most popular style of photography. Whether you travel the world, or just explore your own backyard there are countless photo opportunities that exist in the natural world. OM SYSTEM Ambassador, Peter Baumgarten has been a passionate nature photographer for over 40 years. In this seminar, Peter discusses the challenges and joys of outdoor photography, the value of travelling light using his mirrorless equipment, and the compositional strategies he employs “to get the shot”. Numerous tips and techniques will be discussed in the area of landscape and wildlife photography.

Bio:
Peter is a professional photographer and educator living on Manitoulin Island in Northern Ontario. He regularly leads photography courses and workshops for novice and enthusiast photographers and travels across North America as an OM SYSTEM Ambassador providing lectures and seminars on landscape, wildlife, and astrophotography. His work has been published in a number of magazines in both Canada and the U.S.and has been recognized for excellence on a number of photography websites.

Peter is an avid outdoor enthusiast with a passion for wilderness camping, canoeing and kayaking.

Non-members of the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia can register for the presentation using the following link: Eventbrite

PGNS members can go to the members only page for the WebEx link to the meeting.

This webinar is part of the Fred & Edie Greene Speaker Series

Multiple Exposure Photography, diptychs, triptychs, and quadriptychs
Marianna Armata

Multiple exposure photography, both in-camera and in post-processing. 
A great way to tell a story in one image. This presentation could be half the night and the other a presentation on diptychs, triptychs, and quadriptychs… for those who don’t like double exposures.

Bio:
My deep visual focus led me to a career as a graphic designer, illustrator, and photographer. My background in graphic design naturally influences my photographic style. I specialize in macro photography because it reveals hidden details we often overlook in the Big Picture. My childlike curiosity fuels my passion for discovering and sharing the unseen beauty around us. Through my work, I aim to show how all creatures, even the smallest, are interconnected and part of a greater whole. I enjoy sharing my passion with photo clubs through online presentations and hands-on workshops.

Non-members of the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia can register for the presentation using the following link: Eventbrite

PGNS members can go to the members only page for the WebEx link to the meeting.

This webinar is part of the Fred & Edie Greene Speaker Series

Setting Boundaries: A Comprehensive Guide to Cropping Photographs
Kas Stone

Cropping is a popular technique that is used to remove extraneous or distracting elements around the edges of a photograph or to change its aspect ratio. However, too often cropping is (mis)used as a remedy for sloppy composition or laziness in the field! In this presentation we explore the role of cropping in our photographic workflow and its impact on an image’s visual design and storytelling. We review methods for calculating appropriate crop dimensions for various print and electronic formats, and technical limitations that must be considered when setting boundaries for our images.

Note: this is general discussion that applies to any image-editing software; it is not a software-specific how-to tutorial.

Bio:

Kas Stone is a professional photographic artist based in Nova Scotia, where she is inspired by the wild coastal scenery and moody weather right outside her door. Her portfolio includes an extensive list of presentations, exhibitions and publications, with several books and feature articles in Canadian and U.K. magazines. She favours a thoughtful approach to photography, exploring the landscape in the context of broader environmental and human themes. Visit Kas and learn more at www.kasstone.ca.

Non-members of the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia can register for the presentation using the following link: Eventbrite

PGNS members can go to the members only page for the WebEx link to the meeting.