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JUNE 4-6: ART IN THE PARK, WILLISTEAD PARK
JUNE11—13: CARROUSEL OF THE NATIONS, RIVER FRONT FESTIVAL PLAZA JUNE 13: MUSIC FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW MCGREGOR FUN ON WHEELS CAR SHOW, KINGSVILLE JUNE 19: RIBS & RAGTIME, NORTH AMERICAN BLACK HISTORICAL MUSEUM, AMHERSTBURG SEE LINKS PG. 2
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President’s Message
THINGS TO DO IN JUNE :
JUNE 5 & 6: RED BULL AIR RACE, WINDSOR RIVER FRONT PARKS
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Well, as you can all see the Guild is making great strides forward! April‟s meeting was a stupendous success thanks in part to Don Martel‟s words of photographic wisdom.
Thank you to the Executive Committee for their hard work in getting things up and running. It takes volunteers to run this Guild and we‟ve got great ones on board. Don, I don‟t know how you did it alone!
As you know, we strive to keep the Guild an “open forum” type association so if you have prints to show, or would like to discuss a particular photography topic, you don‟t have to wait for an invitation. Raise your We are settling into our new home at the Escape Café. hand at a meeting and let‟s hear, or see, what‟s on your Events are falling into place! Our new web site is up mind. Remember we are here to learn, share and discover…from one another. and running! The newsletter is now in publication. WOW a lot has been accomplished in a short time. Chances are good that if you ask a questions, someone There is much left to do but we are definitely on our will have an answer. See you at the next meeting…May 31st.
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Some awesome summer events are planned and will be Smile. Someone‟s taking your mug shot! discussed in this and upcoming newsletters so be sure to keep current with Guild Events. Regards, Check our website www.windsorphotoguild.com often, Dave Lester as well as our Facebook page. I know I‟ve said this before, but it‟s worth repeating… WPG President 2010
Upcoming Events: June 2010 Monthly meeting
Coming in June
Join us in our new home at Escape Café, 1521 Riverside Drive West on Monday, May 31st at 6:30pm
Peace Tree Day 2010
Bring your prints for show and tell.
Relay For Life 2010
Come and see us this Thursday for Mosaic. Bring your camera!
June 1, 2010, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Charles Clark Square, Windsor, Ontario June 18, 2010 - 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex, 2121 Laurier Parkway, Windsor, Ontario Luciana Nechita, WPG Vice President & Rachel Elizabeth, WPG Secretary
Become a better photographer Welcome to our monthly ‘How to’ series. A little know-how, top tips for great pictures
GET DOWN ON THEIR LEVEL * Hold your camera at the subject‟s eye level to capture the power of those magnetic gazes and mesmerising smiles. * For kids and pets that means getting down on their level to take their picture * They don‟t have to look directly into the camera, the eye level angle by itself will create a personal and inviting feeling. USE A PLAIN BACKGROUND * Before taking a picture, check the area behind your subject * Lookout for trees or poles sprouting from your subjects‟ head * A cluttered background will be distracting while a plain background will emphasize your subject USE A FLASH OUTDOORS * Even outdoors, use the fill flask setting on the camera to improve your pictures. * Use it in bright sunlight to lighten dark shadows under the eyes and nose, especially when the sun is directly overhead or behind your subject * Use it on cloudy days, to brighten up faces and make them stand out from the background. MOVE IN CLOSE * To create impactful pictures, move in close and fill your picture with the subject * Move a few steps closer or use the zoom until the subject fills he viewfinder. You will eliminate background distractions and show off details in your subject * For small objects, use the camera‟s macro or „flower‟ mode to get sharp close-ups TAKE SOME VERTICAL PICTURES * Many subjects look better in a vertical picture - from Eiffel tower to portrait of your friends. * Make a conscious effort to turn your camera sideways and take some vertical pictures
Links for Things To Do in June cont’d from pg 1 Spring Fun on Wheels Car Show, Kingsville McGregor Music Festival & Car Show Red Bull Air Race Carrousel of the Nations Ribs & Ragtime
Art In the Park
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