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Welcome to the first issue of EXPOSURE! In this bi-weekly journal I will inform you of the newest offerings at Richard Stromberg's Chicago Photography Classes, as well as provide (hopefully) interesting photography tips and articles. I hope you enjoy your read and I heartily welcome any feedback. Keep shooting!
Karen Sheets, Editor
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Class Schedule
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 Classes start the week of February 16.- FREE How To Use Your Camera 90-minute workshop - Sunday, February 15, 2009 at HIGH NOON. Bring your camera!
- FREE How To Use Your Camera 90-minute workshop - Sunday, February 22, 2009 at HIGH NOON. Bring your camera!
- Photo II - Mondays at 7 PM. To register call: (312) 671-7717. Instructor: Cara Frison
- Photo I- Tuesdays at 7 PM. Instructor: Richard Stromberg.
- Photo I - Wednesdays at 7 PM. Instructor: Richard Stromberg.
- On-Camera Flash - Thursdays at 7:00 PM. To register call: (312) 671-7717. Instructor: Alberto Trevino
Register for Photo I here or call (312) 671-7717 to register for other classes.
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Photo Knowhow: Creating Mood
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David Joel, a Chicago commercial photographer and writer, created, with his father, photographer Yale Joel, a series of images with text which has been adapted into the online instructional series Photo Knowhow.
These photographs illustrate a visual concept which
is usually quite straightforward, but can nevertheless be difficult to accomplish.
Each text provides short commentary and hints to help the photographer look for and create an effective image on the same theme.
We have included three Photo Knowhow images and text at the links below. Consider printing out the page from your browser and bringing it with you for reference as you take photos.
Each future issue of EXPOSURE will include at least one of these Photo Knowhow images and text.
 1. Snow and ColdA snow storm offers endless
possibilities for mood pictures. And there's no excuse not to be out
shooting pictures just because it's cold... Read this article
2. High Angle CandidIt's easy to overlook
photographs of events and people you see each day on a familiar
street--everything looks so ordinary.You need a fresh eye and
new visual ingredients. Discover the high-angle point of view... Read this article 3. View from Your WindowThe view from your window is an ideal
place for photographs which communicate a variety of moods. You can
conveniently observe and photograph lighting effects at different times
of day and in al kinds of weather... Read this article |
| Cold Weather Photography
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How should I use my camera in the rain and snow?
by Richard Stromberg
In days of old I used underwater cameras when I was in heavy rain or
snow. Nikon made a camera called "Nikonos"; it used film and in later
model years also had a pretty good exposure meter. The "fixed focal
length" lenses were among the sharpest lenses I ever used. I never used
them under water because I don't swim... Read this article
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| Letter from Richard
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Welcome to the first issue of our new Journal, EXPOSURE.
I've been told that e-mail newsletters are "passé," that no one has the
time to read them and everyone just presses the "delete button" or cancels them
out. I'm in my 40th year of teaching, and last fall I was told that I
was "passé." We shall learn this year if either is true.
Please remember, the only accent here is on learning.
Most of my career I've been teaching film photography, but with the
turn of the century also came the turn from film to digital
photography. Like computers, digital photography also seems to be
governed by Moore's Law. Not only is it difficult to keep up with the
changing technology, but it's also expensive. It seems that just when
someone is getting comfortable with a camera, a new model comes out.
I myself suffer from an "Equipment Jones." When the new gear comes out,
I just have to have it. I have been using the Nikon brand of
photography equipment, so the hole in my pocket can be blamed squarely
on them. My only excuse is that I never had children, so the disease
ends with me. Lately, I've been referring to myself as "green" because
I never had any kids who would leave about 100 years of "carbon
footprints" on the earth. ;-)
Our editor for EXPOSURE is the highly talented Karen Sheets. Karen is an
extraordinary photographer and a seasoned artist. Karen also has a
degree in journalism. We hope to make our journal relevant and funny so
you don't delete it when it shows up in your e-mail. Please send us an email with your comments, complaints or other feedback. We're grownups
here, and after years of therapy and thousands of dollars spent, we
should be able to take your honest feedback without any permanent
damage, I think. ;-)
My chief complaint about digital photography is that because you can
see your results immediately, you don't spend enough time to "ponder"
your image, to "consider" what you have done. We will publish an Image
in each issue with a comprehensive critique by a highly successful
commercial photographer. David Joel has a degree from the University of
Chicago. I have not a clue as to what he's doing associating with the
likes of me. ;-)
As always you may call me on my mobile-312-671-7717.
;-)
Richard Stromberg, Director
Chicago Photography Classes
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Richard Stromberg's Chicago Photography Classes4001 N. Ravenswood Ave., 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60613 (Map)(312) 671-7717 | www.chicagophotoclasses.com
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