Member Share    August 2010 Meeting

The July membershare topic:    Be Creative – Step outside your comfort zone

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” (Pablo Picasso)

This month’s member share topic is about unleashing your inner child, being playful, allowing yourself to explore without worrying about making “mistakes”. Creativity is about letting your imagination roam, being open to trying new things, not thinking in terms of failure but seeing opportunity and possibilities. Leave the places and techniques of your comfort behind and step into the unknown of your imagination.

This month, share one or two images that took you out of your comfort zone, images that were a result of experimentation or exploration, of trying something new and different. The possibilities are limitless: you can manipulate your image in post-processing, using software such as Lightroom or Photoshop. Jack Davis shared many ideas during July’s presentation. Or, think about in-camera techniques: moving the camera or zooming your lens during exposure, re-think focus and exposure to reach new effects, experiment with flash, bulb, ISO or white balance settings… Rethink the camera you are using, maybe try a toy camera or point-and-shoot, or use a different type of lens. Try modifications such as filters or gels…multiple exposure…perspective and viewpoint…. Or, change your subject: if you are a landscape photographer, shoot a portrait, or vice versa. The only rules are to have fun and to try something new.

During member share, we are looking forward to hear about your exploration, the approach you tried and whether you were happy with the result! We will vote for the “Viewers’ Choice Image of the Month” to be displayed on the NCPS’ website.

Please go to "Members Login" on the home page and upload one or two images to share.