Archive for: ‘June 2012’

Fundamentals of camera operations

June 29, 2012 Posted by Blips

Sign up now for August 2nd or 11th

Did not sign up for a groupon or Living Social deal? sign up here for the same great price: http://www.meetup.com/tcphotogroup

Making your summer picture perfect!

Goal: Understanding the features your camera offers and how to use them to maximize the quality of your pictures.This workshop is geared toward photographers using point and shoot , advanced point and shoot  and digital SLR cameras.
Bring your instruction manual.

Class fee normally $60,-  now for just $30,-

 

To book your class:
1. Use the bright green Eventbrite calendar on the right side of the screen.
2. Find  Making your summer picture perfect using the calendar
3. Select the date you want to attend and click REGISTER NOW. (Bottom of the box)
4. Select the date again in the top drop down menu
5. Click on Enter promotional code.
6. Click on Order Now and finish the registration.
7. Bring your print out to to class.

 IMPORTANT: You can not reschedule this class!

Class content:

Differences between a point and shoot and a DSLR

How a digital camera works (Basics)

Megapixels what it means

Lenses (classification)

Image stabilization / Vibration reduction

Camera button functions

- Mode dial

-   Control dial

-   Power  (off/stand-by)

-    ISO

Mode dial  (With explanation what each mode is doing)

-Program or automatic mode

-Aperture priority

-Shutter priority

-Manual

-Portrait mode

-Landscape mode

-Close up/ Macro mode

-Sports mode

-Night portrait

Various menu systems (Settings and custom functions)

The build in camera flash

TTL what it is and how it works (Basics)

Autofocus and different modes

Difference between single shot, servo and continuous shooting

White balance introduction

Metering the light

Self timer

JPEG and RAW

Camera accessories

Camera maintenance

Digital media ( How big, how fast, format vs erase)

Digital darkroom (About freeware,  lightroom and photoshop (elements)

June 12, 2012 Posted by Diane Pietro

This is irrelevant but  fun info. click the pictures to see several photo images

that have been altered through history

 

Looking for a way to make some easy Money?

June 9, 2012 Posted by Diane Pietro

Announcing a new way to help support TCPG and put some money in your pocket.

TCPG’s  has a new affiliate program.

On certain workshops we will be offering TCPG members a chance to become a paid affiliate in helping to promote them.

If you know some beginner photographers who would like to take our Fundamentals of Camera Operations Workshop on Thursday June 21, 6pm – 8pm  or  Saturday August  11, 2012 1pm – 3pm invite them to  come through your affiliate links and earn come extra $$$.

Just sign up for our affiliate program ,  tell them what paypal account to send your commission checks to then  invite your friends to join the workshop.

It is that easy

Register Here