Harford County Photography Group

Join us on Zoom for Next Level Photos for a safe, friendly, and fun way to improve your images. This will be a fun, entertaining, and educational review of our photos.

This month will be an open theme but with one photo has to contain something "plastic".

Instructions:

• Register for the critique on MeetUp by Noon on the day of the critique. Photos MUST be uploaded no later than 3pm, day of critique.
• Upload 3 photos via Meetup. (This gives all participants an opportunity to preview the photos being critiqued.) These photos must be in JPEG, GIF, or PNG format, be less than 15MB in size.
• In Meetup, scroll down until you see Photos - click on Add Photos - (if using mobile device - click on Select photos. If using computer - click on Upload Photos).
• Once photo has been uploaded, give photo a title as submitters will not be explaining their photos. The photos should speak for themselves.
• On mobile device - tap on photo - tap on 3 dots in upper right hand corner - tap on Add Caption - type in title - tap on check mark on keyboard. On computer - as you add photo you will be given the option to include a caption - click on Save Photos once done titling.
• Photos submitted by participants need to have been taken in the 6 months prior to the critique. We want to see current work / projects. We don’t want to see the award winning photo that was taken 10 yrs ago.
• Theme is open.
• If a participant’s photos have not been uploaded prior to the start of the critique session, that registered participant will be excluded from participating in the critique session.

Around 5 pm on day of critique, a Zoom link will be emailed to each registered participant. The actual critique will be held on a Zoom session from 7pm to 9pm. Please commit to staying for the whole session so we can enjoy and discuss our photography.

Participant submitters will not be explaining their photos. The photos should speak for themselves. When participants comment, they should always begin with a positive statement, before suggesting areas for improvement.

Our purpose is the help each other identify good practices and eliminate bad practices so we can improve our photography. This is a safe and friendly environment to help you improve.

LIMITED TO THE FIRST 9 PARTICIPANTS TO REGISTER

Learn light painting techniques for still life photography.

Curious about light painting in any way? Do you want to upgrade your Photoshop as an artist? This discussion is only about the light painting table.

Light Painting in Still Life Photography - you will learn about the several types of LED lights to use. White scrims and filters will be discussed to soften the light. Equipment for holding the background and light will be illustrated. Props like the white card and reflector will be demonstrated for affecting the light. Modern and homemade equipment will be discussed. The appropriate camera settings will be discussed.

You will learn how to use multiple exposures of several frames to
create the final image with Adobe Photoshop and Bridge. Masking in Adobe Photoshop will be illustrated for the final master art file. You will learn to use the selection tools for editing a still life
photograph. Many tips for quick photo processing will be demonstrated.

Doors open at 6:30 PM - Meeting starts at 7:00PM

Join Al and gang to enjoy a social time discussing camera/photography related topics.

New Location!!! The Chesapeake Grill, 913 Pulaski Hwy, Havre De Grace, MD 21078.

This will be a show and tell, a photo that tells the story of spring. Get out and photograph this beautiful time of the year. Then bring a photo to discuss with the group.

“An Introduction to Hands On Still Life Photography."

Still life is the perfect way to master lighting, composition, and storytelling without needing to leave your house or wait for the perfect weather. Whether you shoot with a DSLR or a mirrorless, this workshop will help you see beauty in the mundane.

In this hands-on session, we will cover:

• 💡 Mastering Light: Using natural light to create mood.
• 🖼️ Composition Tips: The "rule of odds" and framing.
• ✨ Styling: Finding props around your home.

What to bring: Your camera (digital or film), medium zoom or macro lens, tripod (there will be some available to use), a flash with a remote (there will be lighting available if needed) and 2-3 small items that inspire you.

This will be the opportunity to learn and practice still life/table top photography. 5 table setups will be made available. Each table will have 3 photographers working on their item one at a time. Some flash and led lighting will be available plus simple reflectors and modifiers.

Spaces are limited to ensure personalized feedback!
This is a rain or shine event. No refunds after 4/15/2026.