Introduction to Manual Settings Meetup
Saturday 26 April
Downtown Las Vegas - 10am - 2 Hours
Matthew Consoli
I encourage newer photographers to sign up for this session. We will demystify ISO, shutter speed, and aperture settings. We will combine architecture, street, and art subjects to leverage and practice step-by-step instructions. Some of you who have joined me in the past may find this session to be a little elementary, but feel free to sign up if you want to challenge yourself with practice and add more content to your collection.No specialty gear is necessary. In fact, bring a camera phone! Modern phones offer customization of these three settings, so sign up if this will benefit you!For everyone else bring one or two lenses, leave the flashes and tripods at home, and be sure that you have at least 32 gigs of free storage and extra batteries. Please find some videos that show you how to change the shutter speed, ISO, and aperture settings for your own camera. That's it, I can provide guidance from there. There are many manufacturers, and I don't know all of the settings.
No specialty gear is necessary. In fact, bring a camera phone! Modern phones offer customization of these three settings, so sign up if this will benefit you!
For everyone else: bring one or two lenses, leave the flashes and tripods at home, and be sure that you have at least 32 gigs of free storage and extra batteries.
Please find some videos that show you how to change the shutter speed, ISO, and aperture settings for your own camera. That's it, I can provide guidance from there. There are many manufacturers, and I don't know all of the settings.
Landscape Painting
Sunday 27 April
5808 Spring Mountain Rd #104, Las Vegas, NV 89146, United States - 10am - 2 Hours
Kyra Kay
We'll choose a simple yet beautiful landscape piece to create together, beginners welcome!
The Basics: Rule of Thirds
Saturday 03 May
Downtown Las Vegas - 10am - 2 Hours
Matthew Consoli
One of the most basic foundations of composition is the Rule of Thirds. Although many people are familiar with this technique it is often forgotten in the haste to take a photo. Even so, it can make an average picture into something which has tension and dynamism.
In this meetup we will practice using the Rule of Thirds in a street-setting full of photographic possibility.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Sunday 04 May
Spring Mountain Rd ste b - 12pm - 2 Hours
Kyra Kay
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
The Basics: Black and White Photography
Saturday 10 May
Downtown Las Vegas - 10am - 2 Hours
Matthew Consoli
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will explore high contrasts and embrace different levels of detail in textures. We will explore how your camera sees the image, and harvest source material for post-production in black and white. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This assumes you understand the basics of photography and how to configure your camera.
The Basics: Street Art Photography
Saturday 17 May
Downtown Las Vegas - 10am - 2 Hours
Matthew Consoli
Street art is a unique and colorful art form and can be found in nooks and crannies all over Las Vegas. Capturing art in the streets in photographs can be tricky because these urban art pieces are in public spaces, that are busy and usually filled with a decent amount of traffic. We will use this opportunity to preserve transient creative expression and push ourselves to create dynamic compositions.
Watercolour Meetup
Sunday 18 May
Crossroads Commons - W Charleston Blvd, - 10am - 2 Hours
Kyra Kay
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this social meetup hosted by a professional instructor. Beginners to advanced all welcome.This is a great opportunity to bring in pieces you'd like to start or are already working on for in person walkthroughs and advice. Learn techniques you can use in your personal projects, gain familiarity with your new brush set, or figure out how to mix your own hues from limited color palettes all while enjoying the community of other artists like you!
This is a great opportunity to bring in pieces you'd like to start or are already working on for in person walkthroughs and advice. Learn techniques you can use in your personal projects, gain familiarity with your new brush set, or figure out how to mix your own hues from limited color palettes all while enjoying the community of other artists like you!
35mm Lens Challenge Street Photography Meetup DTLV
Saturday 24 May
Old Fremont Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Matthew Consoli
The 35mm lens is one of the core lenses for street photography It leans toward wider results, but gives the photographer flexibility for impromptu compositions. In this meetup, well review the basic camera settings. Well then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques for using the 35mm lens. As always, there will be ample opportunities for you to put your new knowledge into practice.
Street Photography at Night Meetup: The Flash-edition!
Saturday 31 May
Downtown Las Vegas - 8pm - 2 Hours
Matthew Consoli
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and we'll be exploring Fremont Street at night.At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting.By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with- How to adjust camera settings for low light.- Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails.- Capturing RAW images.- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.