There are dozens of smartphone photography apps that will enhance your photography. This program will demonstrate several of what we believe are the most useful apps.

This program will cover several easy ways you can convert color photographs to dramatic black and white images.

This program will get you excited about the upcoming eclipse, let you know what an eclipse is, how to prepare for it, what to look for during the eclipse, and how to photograph it.

Pre-meeting workshop - How to compete and prepare prints for print competition - Beth Larsen, Bob Hawkins

Over half the sunlight reaching the earth's surface is Infrared, which is not used for “Normal” photography. That means you are wasting over half the light energy available for photography. John Murphy will discuss conserving this unused energy and using it for innovative photos. You may even become tempted to try it yourself.

This presentation will cover a mix of technology and creative potential. Details will include the generation and use of pseudo color, increased sensitivity of IR converted cameras, most popular type of subjects/scenes, best lighting, unexpected lighting effects and more.

Pre-meeting workshop - Improving your photos - Stephen Goldberg

Photoshop and Lightroom have gotten some exciting updates recently. This program will cover most of those features with demonstrations and explanations.

We will make Feb 13, Memory Lane Night.  Bring anything photography related from days gone past. It might be cameras, posters, etc. It will be a nostalgic look back at the history of photography. We will lay them out on tables for everyone to look at during the break.

Learn the magic of Topaz’ Photoshop DeNoise and Sharpen plug-ins.

Pre-Meeting workshop - Photoshop Raw Conversion and Lightroom Adjustment Brush tools - Ron Wilson

There are so many focusing options on today’s cameras, One-shot AF, Continuous AF, Back button AF, Center, Wide, Zone, etc. This program will explain all these options and suggest when each option is most appropriate.

There are many ways photographers use blending of photographs to create unique images. This session explores the why’s and how’s of blending, including examples of how blending can enhance composition, context, and story;  and a step-by-step tutorial of the process that can be done by even novice Photoshop users.

Pre-meeting workshop - “Improving Your Image” - Ron Wilson

Every day is a day…
That photo opportunities are waiting for you!
Not only on vacations in far off places,
But close to home, too!

But area landmarks are photographed often…
they are captured and seen by many,
Finding the unique and unusual is the challenge, 
And your local options are plenty!

You are the person to decide…

Using the eyes in your head,
And the feet in your shoes,
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose!
Take in all the sights, look up and down,
Leave no road or path untraveled, 
Until new amazing images are found!
 
I hope to inspire you by sharing places I like to go,
But I will be asking every member to share locations they know!
We will “Map It”, the photo opportunities that should not be missed,
Together, our “Map” should be quite an impressive list!

Don’t miss the meeting the 14th of November, as we join forces
To compile our incredible list of photo resources!
Exciting new images every day in the year to come,
Looking forward to local adventures that are challenging and fun! 

Written by Linda Madden, Thanks Dr. Suess for the Inspiration!

All you hear about these days is Artificial Intelligence. New Photoshop and Lightroom use it. Stephen Goldberg will show what it can do for you and talk about what if means to the future of photography.

Mike Jaffe takes us to the streets of New York concentrating on showing the behavior of people and how to take photos that tell a story.

Pre-meeting workshop - Sizing your images for printing or projection competition - Bob Hawkins

Wonder what criteria the judges are using to score your image? Are you eligible to be a judge and want to know more about how it works? This program will answer those questions and even if you don’t judge, you will get tips on how to make an image the judges will give a high score.

Huffman Prairie is an 84-acre area where the Wright Brothers tested planes and ran their flight school. It is part of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.

We will meet at the parking area near Pylon and Symmes. Naturalist guide Kathy Bowers will lead us and talk about the flowers and plants. Senior tripod members will be available to chat about photography and answer questions.

You will have an opportunity to photograph Cincinnati’s 100+ year old water works facility. The tour will include the pump house, the engine house, which is the boiler house that supplied steam to the engines and the pump pit floor where you will stand among the four engines as they rest on 20-foot-thick wood caisson, six feet under the floor of the Ohio River. The great pump chamber moved a staggering 30,000,000 gallons of water every day for 57 years. Attendance is limited to 20 people so please send your request to daytontripodcamera@gmail.com The event is free but a donation is encouraged to help support the foundation.

The Beth Abraham Synagogue offers beautiful and historic stained glass panels in the sanctuary and the chapel. They were originally commissioned in 1949 for the Salem Avenue location, and were moved when the church relocated to its current location. A brochure describing the meaning of the windows can be viewed at https://www.bethabrahamdayton.org/.../Beth-Abraham...

A full evening photography opportunities await as an antique car show and balloon events happen all evening. Event starts at 5pm, gates open at 4pm. We will be able to get up close to the balloons as they inflate, etc. There will be a balloon glow after dark. Senior Tripod members will be there (wearing red lanyards) to assist anyone with questions.

Join us for this exclusive access to the largest collection of Packard cars and artifacts. Along with the stunning collection of vintage automobiles, we will have models in period dress.

We will have a custom tour of the Victoria Theater with the ability to shoot whatever we want. Built in 1866, this historic Dayton building was beautifully restored in 1988. The stage is surrounded by ornate plaster, painted in gold. There is a $10 fee for the tour.

Fox Hollow Rodeo just south of Centerville, transports you to the western U.S. It is exciting and fun with many events to shoot. They start with adorable kids riding the backs of sheep. Besides the bull riding there is fast paced barrel racing. We will add to the fun by providing a list for a photo scavenger hunt, if you want some photo ideas. This would be the best time to get your shots for the upcoming “Rodeo” Themed competition.

A naturalist will show us, and identify, the photo ops such as plants, flowers, insects, birds, and views from Caesar’s Creek.

Wetherbrooke Farm is a beautiful 100+ year old farm and now an equestrian training center. Photographic subjects will include a large, old barn, models, horses, pond, etc. This evening shoot will offer many opportunities for all kinds of great photos.

The Artburetum is a private greenhouse operated by Rhea Smith. There will be many flowers in bloom and the lighting is beautiful. Get some photos for the upcoming Macro Flowers Themed competition in the coming season or just add to your collection of macro images.

This event is limited to 15 people due to the size of the greenhouse. To sign up, eMail Bill Woody At Photowoody@ameritech.net

Learn how Photoshop Actions can save you time in post processing your images. Actions are a series of recorded tasks or commands that you can play back and record on single or multiple files.

*In-camera motion blur means there must be motion blur in the original photo. Blurring cannot be created in Photoshop or by any other means, after the picture was taken.

Judd Plattenburg will present this program at the Sugarcreek Photography Gallery in Bellbrook. He will talk about the many ways and many surfaces on which prints can be made. There will be examples of each technique at the gallery for you to look at. Workshop starts at 7:30pm.