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@ a glance….
- Upcoming workshop @ Southbank parklands (Sunday 19th April 2009)
- Trip to Coolum (Seascapes)
- March Exhibition & Workshop – Coffee Creek Arts Centre
- May Exhibition @ Murphy’s Creek
- Recent wedding shoot..
- Quick Tip
Upcoming Workshop @ Southbank parklands (101 Photography)
Date: Sunday 19th April 2009
Time: 2-7pm.
Trip to Coolum – Seascapes
On Sunday, Jo and I packed the kids into the car and went to Coolum to visit her brother James. James currently has the good fortune of renting a house that actually backs onto a beach! His housemates were away for the week and there was plenty of room for us to invade for a night! Just the week before I had purchased a Neutral Density Graduated Filter Kit and I could not wait to try it out. For those who are going “What the..?”, the filter is basically a small rectangle of glass that graduates from grey to clear glass. It’s used to guard against over-exposed skies.
How can we get past this?By using a ND Grad filters, you can reduce the gap between light and dark, thus making it easier to expose for the rocks without suffering burnout in your clouds!
Result Better definition in the clouds AND the rocks!
Past Exhibition & Workshop – Murphy’s Creek Arts CentreBack at the beginning of March, Murphy’s Creek Arts Centre hosted another successful “Creative Arts Weekend”. There were workshops available in water painting, drawing (still life and portraiture), as well as in photography. A great time was had by all!
When: Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th & Monday 25th May, 2009
Where: Murphy’s Creek Arts Centre “Coffee Creek” 861 Murphy’s Creek Road, Upper Lockyer QLD 4352.
(07) 4630 5500
Although I won’t be able to attend, Murphy’s Creek Arts Centre are hosting a Creating Arts “long weekend!”
I asked Geoff (the gallery owner) what he had planned and here’s what he had to say:
“Workshops are being held in watercolour painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and Photoshop for photographers. Come and enjoy a weekend of creativity in our relaxed bushland setting. Bookings are essential and workshop numbers are limited, so reserve your place now. A workshop registration form is available from www.murphyscreekartscentre.com.au“.
“We are also thrilled to announce that we are now conducting “Friends Workshops,” which allow you to gather a few friends, work mates or family members for a day or two days of creativity at the gallery. You choose the courses in sculpture, watercolour painting and/or drawing and book a day or weekend with us. Further details are contained in the Workshops and Classes section of our web site.”
For more details, contact Geoff & Ginny at the Gallery!
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Recent Wedding Shoot…
A surprise wedding that
turned out to be a very hip affair! “Brett & Nicole”
 Quick Tip!
Approaching a shot…
If you’re interested in improving your photography, take the time to look at your subject from a few different angles before making a decision. Don’t be afraid to bend your knees and look a little silly sometimes either! Getting down and offering a different perspective can often prove a fruitful exercise!
Just before hitting the shutter button, try to remind yourself to quickly scan for anything that is going to distract the viewer later on. A good photograph should “lead” the viewer through it – objects that distract will interrupt this journey. Be sure to run your eyes around your borders – make sure nothing odd or out of place is protruding into the shot … remember, this is the best time to crop!
Wishing you all the best for a happy and healthy Easter! : )
Cheers! Grahame
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