True Light Photographics to Offer Beginners Photo Classes

He can take a snapshot...

...but can he Make a Photograph??

Learn the basics of Digital Photography with my three-part photo class to be offerred through Boise Commmunity Education

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS
4/28/11 - 5/12/11
Thursdays
3 Sessions
West Jr. High
8371 W. Salt Creek St.
Boise, ID 83709
CLASS FEE: $35

Online Description:
Join this photography enthusiast to learn how to compose your shots, understand your cameras functions and basic editing skills.

This three-part class is as follows:

COMPOSE: The creative side of photography. Learn how to pre-visualize your shots, to take photographs instead of just snapshots, artistic concepts and compositional theories.

EXPOSE: The technical side. Learn camera operation, f/stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, camera modes, lens selection, flash, etc Get more from your digital camera.

EDIT: improving the image. Taking the captured image and tuning it to your vision. You will learn about a widely available and free editing tool - Picasa. You'll learn how to transfer images, how and when to crop, adjusting color and exposure, understanding histograms, photo organization and more!

Ages 16+

BIO:

Rick has been involved in photography for more than 30 years, using film cameras, developing images in the traditional darkroom and working with many different kinds of photographic equipment. Digital Photography has brought a whole new and exciting way of making photography art easier and more affordable than ever. Digital also offers instant feedback to the photographer, which makes for a much quicker learning curve.

You will learn how to pre-visualize your image, how to use the controls of your camper to capture the vision, and how to improve what you captured with some basic editing techniques.

Dew Drop In

There are always pictures to take. Sometimes you have to be a little more observant. This morning I needed to mow the lawn, but was waiting for the dew to dry a bit. As I looked at it, it occurred to me that there were pictures here - tiny drops that hung on the blades of grass like Christmas ornaments. I had to lie on my belly and use my GorrilaPod to brace the camera. I think this shot rewarded my efforts.

I'm set for Senior Photo Season!

It's back to school time and autumn is just around the corner. It's also the season when I'm busiest doing high school senior photos - one of my favorite subjects. I just put together an ad which will be running in the Centennial High School newspaper - the Patriot Ledger. I'm hoping to soon find out how to get in some of the other local high school newspapers.

Take a look at the ad at left and if you know a high school senior looking for creative quality at affordable prices, point 'em my way! Thanks...

2010-07-24_Scott Kelby Photo Walk 2010 - Boise Night Walk_001

2010-07-24_Scott Kelby Photo Walk 2010 - Boise Night Walk_001
Originally uploaded by Paul Pulley Photography

If you look closely you'll see my face in this crowd. Had a fun time on the Photowalk.

Remembering Fallen Heroes

Each year, ceremonies honoring police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty are held at the Idaho Peace Officer's Memorial in Meridian, Idaho. I have been honored to take photos of the ceremonies since the memorial site was established. Although I am now retired from the Idaho State Police, I would not miss this moving and important annual event, especially as a photographer who finds this an excellent photojournalistic opportunity.

I've posted some of my better shots from this year's ceremony, held May 7, 2010 at this location -

http://picasaweb.google.com/TrueLightPhoto/IPOM2010

Have a look.

New in the Studio - Green Screen

We're now using a Green Screen backdrop in the studio! What this does is allow us to shoot traditional studio portraits, and later add whatever kind of backdrop we like!

At left is the shot we did of Jessica in the studio -

..And at right, the shot with a new background !

How about this engagement shot of Megan and Ty...
...and the new background on the right.

Of course, ANY photo can be a background when you use greenscreen!

Check out the Spring Portraits and Prints Special on the main True Light Photographics Website and download the flyer!

Food Photography - Yum!

Here are a few of the cupcake photos I recently did for Lilly Jane's cupcakes. Yes, the cupcakes -are- as good as they look! Better go get yourself some - they are in Eagle, Idaho. See the map link back on the True Light Photographics website under the Products and Food tab.