Owen Biddle
Photo School
photo by Owen Biddle
November Photo Newsletter
The Subject of Color
"... Mama don't take my Kodachrome away" ~ Paul Simon
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October Photo Contest
Landscape Photography
This month we got so many outstanding entries we decided to split the contest in two: color and black and white (or almost b&w)
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First Place
Mary Kulakowski
Second Place
Nancy Karafel
Third Place
Gerry Fisher
Honorable Mention
Eloise Boccella
First Place
Walt Miles
Second Place
Angi Cartales
Third Place
Jonathan Sanna
Honorable Mention Steve Kallish
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Dear Reader,
The season most famous for color has arrived, and we are ready! This month we look at how color brings our subject matter to life, clarifying details as well as adding dimensions of beauty and mood. But we're also considering how color can become the subject of the picture. With more abstract intensions we can allow patches of color, juxtapositons of color, harmonies of color, and clashes of color to carry the day.
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White Balance - Nailing the Color
photo by Owen Biddle
The white balance control on our cameras is often the forgotten step-child. I'm not sure why, since nailing color is critical to insuring our pictures deliver the intended impact. Using in-studio, hands on experiences as well as an at-home assignment, this workshop will offer opportunities to experiment with white balance in single source and mixed lighting conditions. It's time to be sure white balance becomes part of your tool box of photo skills.
First session to discuss the whats, wheres and hows of white balance :
Tuesday, 11/17 7:00 - 8:30
Second session to share your work from intervening week:
Tuesday, 11/24 7:00 - 8:30
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Photo Field Trip
This is a small nature sanctuary in Lansdowne, PA that offers a surprising variety of photographic subjects. The vibrant colors of the fall foliage against the textures of old logs, rocks, moving water and a sandy bank provide a great chance to celebrate the season in this little-known gem. Location: Lansdowne, PA
Sunday, 11/21 1:30 - 3:30
photo by Owen Biddle
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Not a photo but....
this painting by Ellsworth Kelly (1923 - 2015) shows how color itself can be the subject.
November Photo Contest
Color Photography
How do you highlight the colors around you?
Limit of three images per entry.
Deadline November 25
Email your images to: owenbiddlephotography@gmail.com
The winning photos will be featured in our next Photo Newsletter.
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December 13 2:00 -3:30
These are very friendly, relaxed get-togethers in our apartment in Havertown. (Please note: this is a new location - be sure to RSVP to get address and directions) Photographers of all levels are welcome to share pictures, get photography tips, and discuss camera equipment. You can also get ideas for entering photography contests, submitting to photography magazines and having photo shows. Feedback from the group provides encouragement and inspiration to go out and take more pictures. These informal photography critiques offer an excellent opportunity to start identifying themes in your work and to get ideas for new directions. Group size is limited, so if you can come an RSVP is required by email or call (610) 626-7854. Cost is $10.
Sad Announcement
our online Photo Salon
is on pause, indefinitely, due to a glitch that we haven't been able to resolve. A huge thanks to all the amazing photographers who have made this project such a rewarding experience for all of us.
When we figure out how to reinstate the salon, we will be sure to have a big announcement.
DSLR and Mirrorless Fundamentals Tutorials
Below are descriptions of the basic units of our curriculum available to students ranging from beginner to advanced. Most units are five lessons and include a set of assignments designed to give practice in targeted skills with opportunities to get feedback from the instructor so that you learn from your experiences.
Just give a call and we can set up individual sessions to keep you moving forward with your photography.
Call (610)-626-7854 for details.
(click on links for more information)
Fundamentals 1: Camera Operations is for students who are just starting out, or want a good review of the basic camera functions.
Fundamentals 2: Applications is for students who have some comfort with the camera and want to start applying their skills to expand their photographic range.
Fundamentals 3: Composition takes photography beyond the subject, and encourages you to see the artistic and compositional opportunities in everyday life. Here is a chance for your right brain to come out and play!
Fundamentals 4: Lighting Across the Genres is for students who are ready for the next critical step: lighting. Explore sophisticated means of controlling both natural and artificial light for portraits, landscape and still life to get just the mood and effects you want.
Advanced Photography - Using self-generated assignments and in-depth critiques we will help you move forward in your work.
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Photographer of the Month:
Pete Turner
Peter Turner, one of our master colorists, was shooting before the advent of Photoshop. The only post -processing he used to get these spectacular results was a mix of in‑camera filtration, slide duplication on Kodachrome and dye‑transfer printing. Though once digital means such as Photoshop were available, he made use of them, this selection shows what could be achieved with analog only.
