Alternative Photography

Attention This meet-up is run by Japanese organizers. The participants are mostly Japanese and therefor all conversations are conducted in Japanese. It would be difficult to conduct the meeting in multipule languages. Please be aware of the above before participating. →注意事項 このミートアップは日本人のオーガナイザーによって運営されています。 参加者のほとんどが日本人であるため、会話はすべて日本語で行われます。多言語でミーティングを行うことは困難です。 以上のことをご了承の上、ご参加ください。 (上記英文をDeepLにて翻訳しました)。 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 千葉県での初級～中級のWordPressの勉強会です。 今回はChiba WordPress Meetupの単独企画イベント(オンライン/オフライン同時開催)です。 25年からは奇数月はテーマを決めて行うイベント会、偶数月はWordPressについて各自のやりたい事を進めるもくもく会/相談会を行います。 12月は偶数月なので相談会になります。 12月の会は定番企画のなんでも相談会を開催します。 日頃WordPressを弄っていると色々な疑問や質問が出てくるかと思います。 「**ここをこうするにはどうしたらいいかしら？」** **「何か自分の考えを体現できるいいプラグインはないかしら？」** **「うちのWordPressサイトを運用するレンタルサーバーを変更したいけどオススメは？」** 等々あるかと思います。 それをこの機会に解決してみませんか？ もちろん全ての疑問に解決出来る保証はありませんが、三人寄れば文殊の知恵ともいいますので、解決に少しでも近づけれる様にオーガナイザー含め全員で色々考えてみませんか。 多くの皆さんのご登壇をお待ちしております。 **＜＜概要(オンライン/オフライン併記)＞＞** 期　　日： 2025年12月28日(日)　13:30～16:00の2.5時間 (オフライン会場では16:00～17:00で茶話会) 場　　所： オフライン会場：千葉市生涯学習センター　3F工芸研修室 JR千葉駅「中央改札」を降りて、「千葉公園口」から徒歩8分 会場までの経路は\*\***[こちら](https://chiba-gakushu.jp/access_01/)**\*\*を参照して下さい。 オンライン会場：Zoomを使用 参加ULRは右側サイドバーに後日掲出します。 参加人数： オンライン、オフライン各15名計30名 会　　費：500円 ※参加申し込みの際に対面(オフライン)かオンラインかをお選びください。 当日のレジュメ： イベントの概要 参加者自己紹介 ライトニングトーク　(登壇者は後日発表) メインセッション　なんでも相談会 業務連絡 **＜＜こんな方におススメ＞＞** WordPressでブログやWebサイトをはじめてみたい方 WordPressを使ってて判らない事、疑問に思う事がある方 WordPressを使っている人と仲良くなりたい方 WordPressについて色々な疑問質問を感じてる人 ＜＜疑問質問相談のある方へ＞＞ 当日の進行をスムーズに行う為、疑問質問相談のある方は下記のGoogleフォームに投稿してください。 **[https://forms.gle/wNyPLJEsD9RDHDv96](https://forms.gle/wNyPLJEsD9RDHDv96)** フォームに投稿された質問は下記のGoogleスプレッドシートにまとめられます。質問内容に回答できる方はこちらのシートの回答欄にご記入ください。 **[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kD8pgaF4pnqvWJvyAL4ynnFKPhTReYLzyvBWHxeBDf0/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kD8pgaF4pnqvWJvyAL4ynnFKPhTReYLzyvBWHxeBDf0/edit?usp=sharing)** **＜＜オフライン参加の方法について＞＞** オフライン参加の方はこのページ内でご案内している会場(ルールーム03)にお時間までにお越しください。 会議室の利用料金の負担として500円をお願いします。遅刻、早退もご自由にどうぞ。 最寄り駅はJR総武線/総武本線/成田線/外房線/内房線千葉駅から徒歩5分程、千葉都市モノレール栄町駅からだと徒歩1分程です。 専用駐車場はありませんのでお車でお越しの際は近隣の有料駐車場をご利用ください。 **＜＜オンライン参加の方法について＞＞** オンライン参加の方はZoomを使用しますのでご利用になるPCにZoomクライアントアプリをインストールしておいて下さい。 会場の音声が聞き取りにくい場合もありますのでヘッドホン/イヤホン等をご用意ください。 既にインストール済みの方は最新バージョンへのアップデートを事前に済ませておく様にお願いします。 ZoomのURLは当日午前までにMeetupに連絡用として登録したメールアドレスへの送信、およびこのページの右サイドバーに表記致します。 **＜＜重要＞＞** 折角お申込みいただいても当日の予定を失念してしまい、参加出来なかったという方もいらっしゃいます。 スマートフォン(iPhone、Android)にmeetupアプリをインストールしていただくとイベントへの参加申し込み、キャンセル手続き、申込イベントへのスケジュール確認、参加者同士のメッセージ送受信等を便利に行えます。 ぜひ利用登録してください。 **[https://www.meetup.com/ja-JP/apps/](https://www.meetup.com/ja-JP/apps/)** 参加申込みいただいた後にご都合により参加出来なくなった場合は、早めのキャンセル手続きをし、ご連絡いただければと思います。 またキャンセル手続きが上手く出来ない場合は、イベント主催者側にコメントやメッセージでご連絡ください。 **＜＜ライトニングトーク(LT)登壇者を募集しています＞＞** 偶数月のもくもく会ではライトニングトーク(LT)の枠を設けています。 ライトニングトークとは1人5分位の短い時間で行われるプレゼンテーションです。自身の話したい内容を短時間でまとめる能力、人前での発表する事でコミュニケーション力の向上、等の効果があるとされています。 またMeetupでのLTの経験は将来的により大きなイベントでの長時間のプレゼンにも役立ち、そこから新しい人とのつながり、別のコミュニティへの発展も期待できます。 参加申込の際にLT登壇のお伺いをしております。 希望される方はYESとしていただくと後日運営からご連絡差し上げます。 多くの方のLT登壇をお待ちしております。 **＜＜運営からお願い＞＞** 開場からMeetup開始までの間の時間に限りがあります。オフライン参加の方で早めにお越しいただける方は開場時間(13:00)にお越しいただき、設営の準備をお手伝いいただけると助かります。 お手伝いいただきたい内容は以下のものです。 ・机、いすの配置 ・電源ケーブル、コンセントの配置 ・プロジェクタスクリーンの準備 ・受付の補助 いずれも簡単なものになります。 ご協力いただけますとスムーズに会が始められますのでよろしくお願いします。

Location: Takoyaki cafe Misora 〒552-0001 大阪府大阪市港区波除５丁目３−９ 玉野 1階 **GOOGLE MAPS LINK** https://maps.app.goo.gl/QwkUTJdBvXkWBEXo8 レベルは何でできる楽しい英語のチャットです！ All levels English chat (materials provided) in Bentencho! The participation fee is 750 yen. Please also buy something from the restaurant (drinks start at 300 yen). 参加費は750円です。店でも飲み物か食事を注文してください。飲み物は300円〜。 This will be fun and we will also learn a lot! 他のアプリを使っている方も参加しています！

Ukulele Club is a fun group for all ages and skill levels! There is no teacher, but we all help teach each other. Think of songs you would like to learn, and we can learn them together. If you don't have an ukulele, we have extra ukuleles When: *almost* Every Saturday, 10am-11:30am Admission: food/drink order

WordPressのコア、プラグイン、テーマ、そしてサーバーのPHPやデータベース、古いままだったりしませんか？ 古いままだとセキュリティリスクがあるだけでなく、PHPについては今後のバージョン対応などによっては、プラグインなどがアップデートできないということが発生します。 今年のアップデート、今年のうちに。とはいえ一人だとどうやったら良いかわからない、何か起こるかなんとなく心配などということもあるかもしれません。 というわけで、アップデートの会をMeetupにしてみました。 （アップデート作業の保証をするものではありません。あくまでみんな自分でやってみようという会です。） サポートできる方のご参加も大歓迎ですし、もくもく作業をされたい方もどうぞ！ 年の瀬、リアルでは集まりにくいかもしれないので、対面とオンラインのハイブリッド形式での開催です。（12月25日追記、荒天のため26日に予定していた島のお餅つきが27日にずれることになりまして、こちらのMeetupを時間の関係上完全オンラインでの開催とします。） *** WordPress MeetupはWordPress が好き。WordPress のことを知りたいなど WordPress に関わっている・興味のある方なら誰でも参加できる地域コミュニティです。 *** オンラインはZoomのURLを発行します。 ・WordPress って何？ ブログを作ったりWebサイトを作ったりできるオープンソースのCMS（コンテンツマネージメントシステム）です。 お問い合わせ @nukaga へ、お気軽にお問合せください。

Okay, you (at least some of you) asked for it — here it is... **"An Evening with DXO Labs (NIK Collection 8)"** For many, many years, the NIK Collection of photo editing tools has been the coveted add-on of choice for many photographers. To know the story of the NIK Collection is to know happiness, angst, celebration, and innovation. But more of that at the meeting! I will spend a couple of hours going through the most useful tools in the NIK Collection and showing how I use them in my editing workflow. If you aspire to elevate your editing skills and produce better-edited images, this set of tools is worth a look! Meeting Schedule: 1. 6:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members 2. 6:10 - Old Business 3. 6:20 - New Business 4. 6:30 - Pre-Shoot Briefing/Education 5. 7:15 - Break 6. 7:30 - Image Critique 7. 8:00 - Adjourn Pre-Shoot Brief/Education: NIK Collection 8 Image Critique: Previous Photoshoot Images (iPhone images and Christmas Cards). If anyone has images they would like critiqued, please provide them at the beginning of the meeting. Providing Images for Critique: For now, I will collect images at the beginning of the meeting on a USB memory stick. My computer has USB-C ports, so a USB-C memory stick or one with dual (USB-C / USB-A) ports will be needed. Images should follow these format rules: JPG - 80% quality or higher 132 dpi resolution 2048 pixels across the long edge Embedded colorspace - sRGB

The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop is an intensive training course designed to quickly teach participants the fundamentals and intermediate skills needed to use Adobe Photoshop effectively. This workshop condenses the material covered in introductory and intermediate Photoshop courses into a shorter, information-packed weekend. Participants will learn to navigate the Photoshop workspace, use tools for retouching and color correction, and manipulate layers and adjustment layers. The workshop also emphasizes practical, hands-on experience with real-world image editing and compositing projects. The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop will follow the outline below: I. Introduction to Photoshop * **A. Understanding the Photoshop Interface:** Exploring the workspace, panels, tools, and options bar. * **B. Basic Image Concepts:** Pixels, resolution, image sizing, cropping, and color models (RGB vs. CMYK). * **C. Non-Destructive Editing Principles:** Why it's important and how to maintain flexibility. II. Working with selections * **A. Selection Tools:** Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand, Quick Selection, and Pen tool. * **B. Refining Selections:** Using Select and Mask, feathering, and other techniques for precise edges. * **C. Creating and Managing Masks:** Layer masks for non-destructive selections and image blending. III. Layers and Adjustments * **A. Understanding and Managing Layers:** Creating, selecting, moving, grouping, and organizing layers. * **B. Blending Modes:** Exploring different ways layers interact and create visual effects. * **C. Adjustment Layers:** Non-destructive color and tonal adjustments (e.g., Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation). IV. Photo retouching and manipulation * **A. Healing Tools:** Spot Healing Brush, Healing Brush, and Patch Tool for removing blemishes and unwanted elements. * **B. Clone Stamp Tool:** Duplicating and removing areas within an image for seamless repairs. * **C. Content-Aware Tools:** Using features like Content-Aware Fill and Content-Aware Move for intelligent object removal and image manipulation. V. Advanced techniques * **A. Smart Objects:** Working with Smart Objects for non-destructive transformations and advanced compositions. * **B. Filters and Effects:** Exploring the Filter Gallery and applying various effects to images and layers. * **C. Combining Images:** Compositing and blending multiple images seamlessly using selections, masks, and adjustment layers. VI. Output and workflow * **A. Saving for Web and Print:** Understanding image resolution, file formats, and optimization for different output needs. * **B. Exporting and Sharing Images:** Various methods for exporting and sharing your Photoshop creations. * **C. Workflow Tips and Best Practices:** Efficient techniques and organizational strategies for working in Photoshop. VII. Wrap-up and Q&A * **A. Review of Key Concepts:** Brief recap of the main topics covered during the workshop. * **B. Open Discussion and Questions:** Answering participants' questions and providing further guidance. * **C. Next Steps and Resources:** Suggesting additional resources for continued learning and exploration. The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop is a hands-on workshop, and example files and materials are made available to each participant. Each participant is required to have a computer available for use throughout the workshop. That computer must be adequately configured to run the latest version of Photoshop available in Adobe's Creative Cloud software suite (as of the time of this document, that version is Photoshop 2025 (Version 26.9.0)). Photoshop should be installed and operational before the commencement of the workshop. Please don't hesitate to contact me PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP to confirm that you are indeed prepared for doing the hands-on exercises during the workshop. GENERAL WORKSHOP NOTES: There is a fee of $400 per person associated with this workshop. The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop comprises two sessions (Session 01, November 22nd, and Session 02, November 23rd). The $400 fee covers participation in both sessions. For scheduling purposes, on Meetup.com, the workshop is broken up into two (2) sessions. You only need to sign up for Session 01 (November 22nd), you will AUTOMATICALLY be signed up for Session 02 (November 23rd). The following registration/cancellation policy is in place for this workshop: * The workshop fee is due upon signing up for the event. You will be contacted shortly after you register to make arrangements for processing payment. * Participant cancellations before October 22nd are entitled to a FULL refund of the workshop fee. Participant cancellations after October 22nd, but before November 15th, are entitled to a 50% refund of the workshop fee. Participant who cancel **after November 15th** will not be entitled to a refund of their workshop fee. A continental breakfast is available each morning of the workshop (Session 01, November 22nd, Session 02, November 23rd) and includes coffee, tea, juice, and water. Lunch time (12:00 - 1:00 p.m.) features a catered lunch on each day of the workshop (Session 01, November 22nd, Session 02, November 23rd) and includes a selection of beverages such as coffee, iced tea, soda, and sports drinks.

The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop is an intensive training course designed to quickly teach participants the fundamentals and intermediate skills needed to use Adobe Photoshop effectively. This workshop condenses the material covered in introductory and intermediate Photoshop courses into a shorter, information-packed weekend. Participants will learn to navigate the Photoshop workspace, use tools for retouching and color correction, and manipulate layers and adjustment layers. The workshop also emphasizes practical, hands-on experience with real-world image editing and compositing projects. The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop will follow the outline below: I. Introduction to Photoshop * **A. Understanding the Photoshop Interface:** Exploring the workspace, panels, tools, and options bar. * **B. Basic Image Concepts:** Pixels, resolution, image sizing, cropping, and color models (RGB vs. CMYK). * **C. Non-Destructive Editing Principles:** Why it's important and how to maintain flexibility. II. Working with selections * **A. Selection Tools:** Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand, Quick Selection, and Pen tool. * **B. Refining Selections:** Using Select and Mask, feathering, and other techniques for precise edges. * **C. Creating and Managing Masks:** Layer masks for non-destructive selections and image blending. III. Layers and Adjustments * **A. Understanding and Managing Layers:** Creating, selecting, moving, grouping, and organizing layers. * **B. Blending Modes:** Exploring different ways layers interact and create visual effects. * **C. Adjustment Layers:** Non-destructive color and tonal adjustments (e.g., Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation). IV. Photo retouching and manipulation * **A. Healing Tools:** Spot Healing Brush, Healing Brush, and Patch Tool for removing blemishes and unwanted elements. * **B. Clone Stamp Tool:** Duplicating and removing areas within an image for seamless repairs. * **C. Content-Aware Tools:** Using features like Content-Aware Fill and Content-Aware Move for intelligent object removal and image manipulation. V. Advanced techniques * **A. Smart Objects:** Working with Smart Objects for non-destructive transformations and advanced compositions. * **B. Filters and Effects:** Exploring the Filter Gallery and applying various effects to images and layers. * **C. Combining Images:** Compositing and blending multiple images seamlessly using selections, masks, and adjustment layers. VI. Output and workflow * **A. Saving for Web and Print:** Understanding image resolution, file formats, and optimization for different output needs. * **B. Exporting and Sharing Images:** Various methods for exporting and sharing your Photoshop creations. * **C. Workflow Tips and Best Practices:** Efficient techniques and organizational strategies for working in Photoshop. VII. Wrap-up and Q&A * **A. Review of Key Concepts:** Brief recap of the main topics covered during the workshop. * **B. Open Discussion and Questions:** Answering participants' questions and providing further guidance. * **C. Next Steps and Resources:** Suggesting additional resources for continued learning and exploration. The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop is a hands-on workshop, and example files and materials are made available to each participant. Each participant is required to have a computer available for use throughout the workshop. That computer must be adequately configured to run the latest version of Photoshop available in Adobe's Creative Cloud software suite (as of the time of this document, that version is Photoshop 2025 (Version 26.9.0)). Photoshop should be installed and operational before the commencement of the workshop. Please don't hesitate to contact me PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP to confirm that you are indeed prepared for doing the hands-on exercises during the workshop. GENERAL WORKSHOP NOTES: There is a fee of $400 per person associated with this workshop. The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop comprises two sessions (Session 01, November 22nd, and Session 02, November 23rd). The $400 fee covers participation in both sessions. For scheduling purposes, on Meetup.com, the workshop is broken up into two (2) sessions. You only need to sign up for Session 01 (November 22nd), you will AUTOMATICALLY be signed up for Session 02 (November 23rd). The following registration/cancellation policy is in place for this workshop: * The workshop fee is due upon signing up for the event. You will be contacted shortly after you register to make arrangements for processing payment. * Participant cancellations before October 22nd are entitled to a FULL refund of the workshop fee. Participant cancellations after October 22nd, but before November 15th, are entitled to a 50% refund of the workshop fee. Participant who cancel **after November 15th** will not be entitled to a refund of their workshop fee. A continental breakfast is available each morning of the workshop (Session 01, November 22nd, Session 02, November 23rd) and includes coffee, tea, juice, and water. Lunch time (12:00 - 1:00 p.m.) features a catered lunch on each day of the workshop (Session 01, November 22nd, Session 02, November 23rd) and includes a selection of beverages such as coffee, iced tea, soda, and sports drinks.

**Caller: Gaye Fifer** **Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

First Sundays are free admission at Franklin Park Conservatory. Sunday, January 4th, is also the last day The Palm House will be open before renovations begin. Let’s meet, enjoy a respite from January weather, and wander the gardens. Free neanthe bella palms are available to guests, beginning at 10am, while supplies last. Afterwards, we can visit the nearby East Market (212 Kelton Avenue).