We are excited to have award winning photographer Louise Bagger join us for a Portrait Workshop on Saturday the 7th of May at 1pm. 

See below on what Louise will be presenting on.

For a general overview of what I will be presenting:

• Basic fundamentals of photographing portraits
• My approach to portrait photography
• The gear I use – camera and lights
• Shooting with lights in studio and on location

Since launching my photography business in 2009, I have developed a solid client base working predominately in  Corporate, Commercial and Event photography.   I also work in the genres of Portrait Photography and Editorial Photography.  My work has been recognised and awarded at State, National and International levels.  I am currently based in Australia’s national capital, Canberra.

My strongly imbued work ethic can be attributed to my 15 year career with the Royal Australian Navy. I am punctual, professional and courteous and I pride myself on how I relate to my clients. I always strive to approach each commission with enthusiasm and originality.

I am proud to have served as a Director of the National Board of the former Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP), and as National President from 2019 to 2021.

I have worked with some amazing people throughout my photography career and now in my new home, I continue to broaden the scope which also includes Sydney connections.

I very much enjoy presenting for photography workshops.  I am available for small groups, 1 to 1 tutoring and photography clubs.

If you would like to attend please email Dave our Registrar on registrar@stgphoto.org.au. Payment is only $45 for 3hrs.

We are exited to have Sandra Dann present to us about all things textures. We are looking forward to seeing how this can help in our own photography.

Sandra has an online shop with many great resources and products. Check her out at:

https://www.sandradimagery.com/sandrad-shop

Using textures to enhance your images is way of bringing life to photos that would be otherwise sitting in the archives. Using Textures is more than putting a texture over a photo at the end of the processing workflow. You can use textures at the beginning, to add depth of colour or add a tactile appearance. I love creating art, mixing textures and elements together and working in photoshop is the way I can do this. I get excited when I have a photograph and I start adding textures, changing, and bringing it to life in ways I never imagined. This really makes my soul come alive and gives me direction in my art. This workshop is for the Photographers, any creatives – who want to learn to combine colour and texture to create Creative Images.

In this workshop we will cover:

• When to use Textures for your creative images
• What photos work or not work for Textures?
• What kind of Textures to use for your creative images?
• What texture to choose for a tactile appearance
• Creating Texture Art – using multiple textures, brushes, and other techniques

Here are some images where I have used Textures in my workflow to create Texture Art, the possibilities are endless.

Let’s have some fun at the club and create our very own set ups.

The committee is organising 2 models with different set ups as we get closer to our monthly Portrait evaluation. Bring your camera along and any props you would like to use.

We will have a male model doing muscles, weights and chalk dust. Also a female model dressed up like Pin Up Style.

We will keep you updated of any changes there may be.

Sample images below.

Tonight our members can bring up to 5 images to discuss and show your fellow members. It is a great way to get feedback off each other, give your opinion or ask what more could you do with your images.

We will also go through our Mobile phone comp which our members will evaluate on the MPC site. This months subject is Reflections.

To do:

Bring upto 5 or so images on a usb

Evaluate each others images in MPC for Phone comp

Want to know how to set up a studio session? How to put the strobes and soft boxes together? Now is the time.

Our President Marianthi will demonstrate how to set up a portrait session from the start. From putting light boxes together to strobes, backdrop and then shooting. We will also be tethering to the projector so you can see what comes directly from the camera.

Will be a fun night so bring your camera to practice.

Non Members of STGPC: $10 for Workshops

Join us as we have an in house workshop. We will have different stations to photograph macro and other table top items.

This is also an opportunity to discuss how to use your camera and get to know it.

Visitors welcome for a small fee of $10.

Join us as we get together to photograph a couple of dancers/ballet.

Members $5

Non-members $10