B&W images work well in the Winter

Have you considered looking thru your camera’s menu options to see if you can take photos directly in black and white instead of color? Well lots of cameras have the option for you to shoot in B&W. It’s called Monochrome. It’s usually found under the shooting menu (some cameras however only offer it after you shot the photo, achieved thru the retouch menu). It’s a cool concept and winter is the perfect time to try it out. Pull out your composition skills and see what great images you can take. Look for leading lines by drawing your viewer into your photo. It’s always good to have a main subject that your line(s) can lead the viewer to. Try out other composition rules as well. I love to look for shadow and light when it comes to shooting B&W. I also find when there is snow on the ground, that’s a great time to shoot in B&W mode. Have fun!

Have a fun filled Photo Christmas!

Have you wondered how to take great pics of your Christmas tree? There’s 2 ways to do it!  Photographing on a tripod with long exposures and a lower ISO is usually recommended for best results. However if you find yourself without a tripod wanting to take pictures at a friends house, brace yourself and turn on your Vibration Reduction or use a coffee table to  help stablize your image. Your next option is to use the highest ISO available with your VR on.

A fun project is to set your shutter speed to low settings such as 2-15 seconds, set your ISO at 100-400 and zoom the lens barrell during the exposure. Also moving the camera in circles and up and down motion can create some very unique patterns. Give it a Whirl!!!

If you’d like to try these techniques out on Christmas lights outside this time of year, we have a Holiday Light Workshop scheduled for Dec. 20th from 6:00-8:00 pm that you can sign up for and these techniques will be tried and explained for you. Another one after the holidays to Longwood Gardens is planned. Watch our calendar for the weather update time.

Sat. Dec. 3rd Holiday Light Workshop

Join me as we photograph beautiful lights in and around beautiful Bucks County. 6:00-8:00 pm. Instructor Kathy Peoples will teach you what settings work best for your camera and also give some great tips for holiday light photos. If you don’t own a tripod, one can be provided for you. Contact the studio to reserve your spot. Class size is limited.

Come Join Us In November

BEGINNERS DIGITAL CAMERA CLASS WED NOV 2ND

You will learn how to master your digital camera.  Learn to understand what each function on your camera is and more importantly what it does.  Not only will we explore the buttons and dials, we will cover proper exposure using ISO, f-stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, lenses, flash and composition.

Discover how to stop the action of sports photos and learn how to take beautiful portraits of your loved ones.  A separate weekend field trip is included to try out all your new skills.

Classes:  Wednesday, Nov 2, 9, 16 and 30th, 2011 (Skip Nov 23rd)

Times:  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Duration:  4 weeks

Cost: $199 complete with instructions and laminated camera cheat sheet and Field Trip

Deposit:  $49 to hold your seat, balance of $150 due at first class

Classes held at Katydid’s Photography Studio, 363 W. Bristol Road, Warminster, PA 18974, 215-672-5686,

email:  katydidphotography@comcast.net

http://katydidphotography.com/calendar.html

BCCC BEGINNERS DIGITAL CAMERA CLASS SAT NOV 5TH

You will learn how to master your digital camera.  Learn to understand what each function on your camera is and more importantly what it does.  Not only will we explore the buttons and dials, we will cover proper exposure using ISO, f-stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, lenses, flash and composition.

Discover how to stop the action of sports photos and learn how to take beautiful portraits of your loved ones.  A separate weekend field trip is included to try out all your new skills.

Classes:  Saturday, Nov 5, 12, 19 and 26th

Times:  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Duration:  4 weeks

Cost: Contact Bucks County Community College to sign up at (215) 968-8000

Classes held at Bucks County Community College – Newtown Campus: 275 Swamp Road, Newtown Pennsylvania 18940

Call us for more information: 215-672-5686

email:  katydidphotography@comcast.net

http://katydidphotography.com/calendar.html

BEGINNERS DIGITAL CAMERA CLASS MON NOV 7TH

You will learn how to master your digital camera.  Learn to understand what each function on your camera is and more importantly what it does.  Not only will we explore the buttons and dials, we will cover proper exposure using ISO, f-stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, lenses, flash and composition.

Discover how to stop the action of sports photos and learn how to take beautiful portraits of your loved ones.  A separate weekend field trip is included to try out all your new skills.

Classes:  Monday, November 7, 14, 21 and 28th

Times:  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Duration:  4 weeks

Cost: $199 complete with instructions and laminated camera cheat sheet and Field Trip

Deposit:  $49 to hold your seat, balance of $150 due at first class

Classes held at Katydid’s Photography Studio, 363 W. Bristol Road, Warminster, PA 18974, 215-672-5686,

email:  katydidphotography@comcast.net

http://katydidphotography.com/calendar.html

LEARN HOW TO POSE YOUR CHILDREN

Learn how to pose your children. Learn as Kathy shows you how to get your children to pose and cooperate for your camera to get the best shots. You can get the cutest photos of your little ones.

Date: Nov 15th, 2011

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Cost: $39.95

One night only! Call to book your spot now 215 672-5686.

Classes held at Katydid Photography Studio, 363 W. Bristol Road, Warminster, PA 18974, 215-672-5686

Email: katydidphotography@comcast.net

http://katydidphotography.com/calendar.html

 

MODEL NIGHT

Come have a blast photographing a model brought in just for the night. Learn special techniques with lighting and posing.

Date: Nov 22nd, 2011

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Cost: $59.95

One night only! Call to book your spot now 215 672-5686.

Classes held at Katydid Photography Studio, 363 W. Bristol Road, Warminster, PA 18974, 215-672-5686

Email: katydidphotography@comcast.net

http://katydidphotography.com/calendar.html

DIGITAL CAMERA PART 2 TUES NOV 29TH 

Pre-requisite Beginner Digital Camera

Learn on & off camera flash, night lighting with tripod, macro photography and manual mode.

Dates: Tuesday Nov 29, Dec 6 and 13th, 2011

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Duration: 3 Week Session

Cost: $199

Deposit:  A deposit of $49 to hold your seat, balance of $150 due at first class or pay on website thru Pay Pal or call the studio.

Classes held at Katydid Photography Studio, 363 W. Bristol Road, Warminster, PA 18974, 215-672-5686

email:  katydidphotography@comcast.net

http://katydidphotography.com/calendar.html

HOLIDAY LIGHT WORKSHOP

Learn to be creative and shoot holiday lights at night. We will teach you what settings to use and what will work most effectively. Bring your camera as well as a tripod. If you don’t have one, it can be provided for you.

Date: Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

Time: TBD

Cost: $39.95

Duration: 1 Night

Call for Time and Location. (215) 672-5686.

email: katydidphotography@comcast.net

http://katydidphotography.com/calendar.html

 

New Classes Coming Soon

Beginners Digital Camera Class:
Learn how to make the most out of your digital SLR camera, whether you’re photographing your family and friends, scenery, sporting events, or other subjects. If you are feeling overwhelmed with all the terms and choices – JPEG, histogram, white balance, and exposure controls such as ISO, shutter speed and aperature, then this is the class for you. The best class around to help you become one with the camera!

Classes start: Wednesday, Oct 5th, 12, 19 and 26th
Times: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Duration: 4 Weeks on Wednesday Nights
Cost: $199
Deposit: A deposit of $49 to hold your seat, balance of $150 due at first class

Classes held at Katydid Photography Studio: 363 W Bristol Road, Warminster, PA 18974
Call (215) 672-5686 to sign up
Or Email: katydidphotography@comcast.net
www.katydidphoto.com/classes.html

Beginners Photoshop Elements & CS5:
Learn photoshop’s menus, options and tools, crop and resize your images, create beautiful black and white images, and learn how to colorize only parts of your image for an artistic look. You will have a full understanding of how to create layers, use control keys to make effects, transform photos, adjust all levels and then how to flatten the layers to save your image in various formats.

Kathy will show you how to make general enhancements, special effects and create collages. Once you have mastered Photoshop, the capabilities are endless! Must bring your own computer. PC and Macs are taught. Limited class size for individual attention!

Classes start: Tuesday, October 11, 18, 25 and Nov 1st
Times: 6:30-9:30 PM
Duration: 4 Weeks on Tuesday Nights
Cost: $249
Deposit: A deposit of $49 to hold your seat, balance of $200 due at first class

Classes held at Katydid Photography Studio: 363 W Bristol Road, Warminster, PA 18974
Call (215) 672-5686 to sign up
Or Email: katydidphotography@comcast.net
www.katydidphoto.com/classes.html

Upcoming Classes

Classes held at Katydid Photography Studio, 363 W. Bristol Road, Warminster, PA 18974

Call 215-672-5686 to join one of the classes.

Come join us for one of the following upcoming events:

Feedback From Katydid Photo School Students

“Kathy is just a wonderful professional photographer and teacher. The approach and methods are excellent! All the information that I accumulated during this class is reflected in my improvement and I can hardly wait for the next classes. Had an excellent time with an amazing woman!” – S.P.

“I learned a lot of info on how to take my pictures. You were a great teacher. I really enjoyed the class! I told my son (every Tuesday night I’d skyped him when I got home) everything I did and talked about during class. He said I was really lucky to find your class!!!” – C.M.W.

“This class exceeded my expectations. I learned so much from you. At first it seemed so overwhelming and intimidating but.. it does “click.” I totally enjoyed the class and I love my camera even more because of you!!” – R.P.

“Kathy, I feel you are a terrific teacher. You have a terrific personality and the class was fun. I learned a lot about my camera and taking pictures. Thank you!” – T.W.

“I throughly enjoyed the class and learned a lot” – C.J.G.

Chanticleer Gardens Photo Workshop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chanticleer Gardens Photo Workshop (The Lotus are in BLOOM!)
Date: Sat, August 20, 2011
Time: 10am – 2:00 pm
Cost: $49.95
Katydid Photo School is hosting a one day workshop visiting Chanticleer Gardens for Macro and flower photography
Call to sign up 215 672-5686
Or email us at katydidphotography@comcast​.net

What to bring: Your camera and charged batteries
Optional: Lenses, Tripod (or one can be provided), Close up filters, Macro lens, Polarizer filter or Extension tubes

Praise From New Students

Lauren C. – The field trip was very helpful and much more interactive with using the camera, especially in daylight!  The cheat sheet is also a great add on and reference.

Karin D. – A lot of great content in course book.

Bill H. – Very well presented.

Karen D. – Great class! Happy I’m not in Auto anymore! Thank you!

 

Free One Hour Camera Intro at Local Libraries

Free 1 hour Digital Camera Class at Local Libraries.

A great beginner introduction class.

Learn to take your camera off of Auto.

Dates:

July 25, 2011 7PM-8PM Warminster Library

July 28, 2011 7PM-8PM Wrightstown Library

Aug 3, 2011 6:30PM-7:30PM Southampton Library

Aug 22, 2011 6PM-7PM New Hope Solebury Library

Contact Katydid Photography for more information at (215) 672-5686.

How to take Fireworks photos

Fireworks are coming July 4th. Get your camera ready.  Find a good vantage point and look at your background for obstacles or lights that may hinder or enhance your images. The best way to shoot is to use a tripod but it’s not absolutely necessary. If you hand hold the camera, my suggestion is set your ISO number high, such as 800 or above. Set your shutter speed to S or Tv so you are in control. Now choose speeds between 1/15 to 1/125 and be very steady. Make sure you press the shutter button as the burst happens and your meter will choose the correct f-stop for exposure. Be very steady holding the camera as you shoot.  Using the tripod will give you spectacular results. You can set your ISO speed lower (100-400) and set your camera in Manual mode (M). Go to B for bulb on the shutter speed (by turning the dial all the way to the left).  Bulb allows you to keep the shutter open till you let go of it.  Now choose a small f-stop (f/8-f/16).  Use a cable release for best results for no camera shake. Keep the shutter open a few seconds to let several bursts acquire on one frame.  Be aware that once the fireworks burst, they can be very bright and not that difficult to shoot.  Good luck!

Learn more about Photoshop thru this great organization called NAPP.

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