Black and White Photography
Saturday 09 August
Minton Road, SE Palm Bay - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
Without the distraction of color, there must be more emphasis on line, form, light, shade and tone. In this 2-hour meetup we will look at things like contrast, using light and textures to create beautiful shots. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This meetup assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your personal cameras settings. All cameras as well as smartphones are welcome to this event.
Bird Photography
Sunday 07 September
Bay Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Learn how to catch those great bird life images.During the event, we will be exploring the beautiful habitats in the area and photographing the variety of bird species that reside there.Whether you are new to bird photography or a seasoned pro, this event is a great opportunity to hone your skills, learn from others, and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals who share your passion for bird photography.
Composition in the Park
Sunday 05 October
Malabar Rd. NW, Palm Bay - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography. Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message. This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer. This is a 2-hour meetup.This is a 2-hour meetup.
This is a 2-hour meetup.
Using Light & Shadow in Photography
Sunday 19 October
South Babcock Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.
Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo
opportunities, as well as some challenges!
In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
Nature Photography Meetup
Sunday 16 November
Bay Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.
Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
WWC (Walk with Camera)
Sunday 07 December
Port Malabar Rd NE, Palm Bay - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street to landscape, nature/wildlife and conservation.
