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Oct
24
10:00 AM
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16 attended (est.) –
5.005
Exciting news for the Click Monkey's! It looks like I have a very special opportunity for the Click Monkey's group. One of the models "Rachel Echelberger" from this season of Americas Next Top model is from Woodland and has agreed to do a shoot with us before she moves to LA in November to pursue her modeling career. Tyra Banks personally selected her for the show. She has already been eliminated which allows her to work with us. I know it's very last minute but with her schedule that couldn't be helped. Sorry.
This could prove to be an amazing opportunity for you. The shoot will be kept to only 10 photographers. She is getting 2 other model friends to be photographed also. Some of the outfits will be supplied by Rockin' Bones clothing.
Show links.
http://www.cwtv.com/ thecw/gen-gallery-antm13-models/12/3 Happy Clicking!
Tim
916-996-9743
Cost:
$130.00
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Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup
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9 Yes
0 Maybe
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Oct
11
1:00 PM
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12 attended (est.) –
5.007
After many requests, we are doing this workshop again. Times are tough. Who has hundreds or thousands of dollars to spend on expensive studio lighting? Not me! Money should never be the limiting factor in creating great images. What if I told you that you could shoot professional level images with lighting that costs just $100? It's true and I am doing it today. I will show you what items to purchase, where to get them, and how to use them. These are techniques I have been refining for many years. 90% of my images are shot with lighting that cost me under $100. I have made the mistakes so you don't have to.
We will work on assembling and shooting with this type of lighting setup as well. You will have the opportunity to shoot with this system in order to see what it can do. We will have models available as subjects to help demonstrate the lighting capabilities. This event will be the first of several on the "Budget Studio" series. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Happy Clicking!
Tim
916-996-9743
Cost:
$85.00
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Retro Lodge
Sacramento,
CA,
38.581993,-121.490661
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9 Yes
0 Maybe
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Sep
20
8:00 AM
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200 attended (est.) –
5.002
The swap meet is from 8am to 12pm. Sellers show up at 6:30am to set up. There is no charge for buyers
or sellers so show up early for a good spot. The place is in the Action Camera parking lot at Sunrise and Cirby in Roseville.
Action Camera will be open for business as well. There is everything here from darkroom equipment, lighting, digital and film cameras, filters, lenses, tripods and much, much more. So don't miss out!!!!! I am setting up a Click Monkey's table for any member to come and sell their photo gear or just hang out. Arrive early as every year there are some great deals to be had.
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Action Camera
Roseville,
CA, 95661
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8 Yes
2 Maybe
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Aug
22
1:00 PM
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6 attended (est.) –
5.003
This shoot will be very small, only 5 photographers and a professional model. The location is a million dollar home in Granite Bay. It has an amazing pool with waterfall and beautiful yard. Each photographer will have a chance to work one on one with the model. We will also work with the group on creating various lighting setups.
Cost:
$55.00
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Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup
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6 Yes
0 Maybe
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Aug
9
7:15 PM
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46 attended (est.) –
4.5016
Low light photography can be a lot of fun. And you don’t need to trade your soul for an expensive camera to do it. You just need to have one that has some manual setting options. I’m focusing on digital here, but I think most of what I’m going to talk about will apply to film cameras too. The only real difference is that with digital you get to view your results instantly, which allows you to adjust your settings on the fly and you can switch ISO without changing your roll of film. OK, so before we get started there’s a few things you’re going to need. Here’s a list:
* Camera

* Tripod

* Flashlight

* Remote shutter release (this is optional if you have a timer on your camera)

What’s the flashlight for? Well, it’s for two things. The most important function is for focusing. If you’re shooting in extreme low light conditions you’re going to need some light for your autofocus to work, especially if you’re using a point & shoot camera that won’t allow manual focusing. Even if you have the option to focus manually, you might still need the light to see whether or not your focus is sharp. It’s easy to be close and still be out of focus when its dark.
The flashlight is also for painting with light. This is a lot of fun. You can use a flashlight, a laser pointer, a hand held flash fired manually, basically anything that emits light. I like using a mini Maglite for still life subjects. One of the things I like about the Maglites is that you can adjust the beam diameter from a tight focused spot to a soft wide glow. The River Cats have a game that night. It might be interesting to shoot with the stadium lights. Then see what strikes us and shoot. We will meet downtown with the exact location to be determined by how many members attend. See you soon and
Happy Clicking!
Tim Sample of low light image.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3766407462_afd0fac54a.jpg
Cost:
$5.00
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Crocker Park
Sacramento,
CA, 95814
38.577777,-121.505848
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37 Yes
0 Maybe
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Aug
1
2:00 PM
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12 attended (est.) –
4.506
Times are tough. Who has hundreds or thousands of dollars to spend on expensive studio lighting? Not me! Money should never be the limiting factor in creating great images. What if I told you that you could shoot professional level images with lighting that costs just $100? It's true and I am doing it today. I will show you what items to purchase, where to get them, and how to use them. These are techniques I have been refining for many years. 90% of my images are shot with lighting that cost me under $100. I have made the mistakes so you don't have to.
We will work on assembling and shooting with this type of lighting setup as well. You will have the opportunity to shoot with this system in order to see what it can do. We will have models available as subjects to help demonstrate the lighting capabilities. This event will be the first of several on the "Budget Studio" series. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Happy Clicking!
Tim
916-996-9743
Cost:
$85.00
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Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup
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9 Yes
6 Maybe
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Jul
11
3:00 PM
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31 attended (est.) –
5.005
Kids at Play/BBQ Social This shoot will focus on letting kids be kids! Shooting children is always challenging. We will be practicing techniques to capture them in a natural and fun environment. We will have several boys and girls ranging in age from 1 to 14 to photograph. Our venue will be at a local park with play equipment, a creek, as well as a wooded path and foot bridge. Squirt guns, bubbles, tea party, and sports equipment will also be available for use. We will be creating a mock birthday party with cake, pinata, and each child will be given a wrapped gift to open on camera. Model Releases are included. Equipment:
Camera
Zoom lens
Wide
Reflectors
Flash
As always, we will have a variety of gear to try. Cost:
$20
Please make payments as soon as possible. The funds will go to getting each child the present. Time:
3pm to 7pm Food:
We will have accesses to barbecues and tables. Hot dogs and lemonade and iced tea will be provided. I would like to use this opportunity to visit and socialize with the group as well. So feel free to bring some goodies to share.
Location:
Orangevale Community Park — Filbert & Oak Avenue
7301 Filbert Ave
Orangevale, CA 95662
Cost:
$20.00
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Orangevale Community Park
Orangevale,
CA, 95662
38.699250,-121.215529
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13 Yes
1 Maybe
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May
23
5:00 PM
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65 attended (est.) –
5.001
3 times a year on Photographer's Day you can roam the castle on a self-guided tour. Visitors are allowed four hours to explore the non-restricted areas of the castle. This gives you the time you need to setup shots without rushing to keep up the pace of our normal informative tours. There may be models roaming around so be on the lookout! This is not an official Click Monkey's program. This is a fundraiser for the Preston Castle Foundation. All proceeds go to the castle.
Only 100 tickets available! They will go fast! Just $30 per person! That's a deal... Use this link to register
http://www.prestoncastle.com/photoday.html YOU MUST HAVE THE PAYPAL USER'S ID TO PICK-UP TICKET! Print your receipt and bring to event!
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Preston Castle
Ione ,
CA, 95640
38.359259,-120.938374
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6 Yes
0 Maybe
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May
19
5:00 PM
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6 attended (est.) –
5.003
After many requests I have set up a glamour & beauty shoot. I have found the perfect model for this shoot. A friend of mine Betsy is coming to Sacramento from Portland to work with the Click Monkey's the week of the May 18th.
http://www.modelmayhem.com/Betzu This will cover glamour photography basics and fundamentals. Available for beginner to emerging pro photographers, we will offer over 3 hours of lighting, posing, instruction & demonstration. Also lots of in-studio photo shoot time for everyone with our guest pro glamour model. I will be showing some of my techniques for this type of photography. Our model, Betsy is an amazing beauty! She knows the camera and how best to pose for the shot you want. She will be here all week and agreed to also do a few individual shoots with any photographers interested. Let me know if you are interested. The shoot will start at 5:00 last about 5 hours. In order to maintain the quality of this shoot, I am going to limit this shoot to 10 photographers.
The location of this shoot will be in studio in Old town Sacramento.
Model Release included.
Payment due at time of RSVP. Please e-mail me with any questions.
Cost:
$110.00
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7 Yes
0 Maybe
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Apr
26
10:00 AM
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13 attended (est.) –
5.009
This is the second in a series of lighting workshops. This workshop will cover the fundamentals of portrait lighting, both on-location and in the studio. We'll work on getting the best results using a variety of equipment, from portable, affordable speedlights to professional quality studio strobes.
Topics include: "building your light" - starting with a simple one light setup, and building to more complex 3-5 light scenarios
How to create flattering light for any subject (choosing the right light and modifier for your subject)
Lighting styles, patterns and ratios
Light modifiers (a variety of equipment will be discussed and available to try out, from a 22" beauty dish to a 4' x 6' softbox)
working in the studio and on-location (differences in equipment and approach
how to get the most from your model - posing, technique, rapport
lighting and posing individuals, couples and groups
building your business - how to get started and build a successful portrait business
Image/portfolio review - we will have an optional 2 hour review session 1-2 weeks after the class on a weeknight where participants will be able to submit images they made during (or after) the workshop for critique and review.
Link to Paypal payment page (please submit payment within 24 hours of RSVP - thanks!)
We'll have a number of models to work with (in typical Click Monkeys' fashion, the photographer to model ratio will be very low, so you'll have plenty of time to work with each model, and you'll have the opportunity to "make your own" shot instead of just ending up with the same thing as everyone else). And, as always when we're working with models we'll have professional hair and makeup artists. There will be lots of hands-on shooting time and you'll get a great start to a solid portrait portfolio. The models will all sign full model releases. The class will be taught by a professional wedding and portrait photographer who has worked as an instructor and teacher for over twenty years. To get the most out of this class, you'll need a good understanding of basic camera operation - aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc. The class will not cover any of these basic topics. You do not need to have attended the introduction to lighting workshop - this class will cover all new material with very little overlap.
Cost:
$169.00
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Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup
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13 Yes
0 Maybe
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