North Haven Camera Club

Tuesday January 14th at 7:00 pm

IN PERSON: Charles Unitas presents “Lighting for Portrait Photography”

Charles (“Duck”) Unitas will share key lighting concepts for use in portrait photography. Learn the fundamentals of flash, light placement, and modifiers to create captivating images. Explore various lighting setups and techniques for different moods and styles. Gain confidence in directing your subjects and expand your skills with multi-light configurations.

Highlights:

• Flash basics and essentials
• Effective light placement and modifiers
• Directing your subject for compelling portraits
• Building more complex lighting setups
• Hands-on demonstration and Q&A session

Leave the presentation with a solid foundation in portrait lighting and the inspiration to experiment
with your own creative vision.

What to bring:

• Depending on how it goes, you may have a chance at getting some hands-on
  experience so bring your camera. If for nothing else, to document the setups shown
  during the workshop. (remember to empty memory cards and charge your batteries ahead of time).
• Definitely bring something to take notes with, as he will cover a lot of information and it will help you to have something to refer to afterwards.
• If you have a Godox flash trigger please bring it with you. (please be prepared to share it)

“Duck” is a certified professional photographer, graphic designer and illustrator operating a small photography studio in Shelton, Connecticut. His work ranges from food, product and brand
photography to corporate headshots, logo design and spot illustrations. Primarily specializing in tabletop photography for ecommerce and environmental portraiture, his has a wide range of retail clients.
“Duck” also teaches photography and photo editing through various local camera clubs, meetup groups and his own workshops, both live and online.

Guests are welcome to attend! Drop us an email at northhavencameraclub@gmail.com to let us know you’d like to attend or visit our Members Page for more information on how to join the club.

Tuesday December 10th 7:00 pm

Sam Carr presents: Is it a drone or a flying camera?

Sam Carr will present an in-person program to the North Haven Camera Club on Dec. 10th at 7pm. The presentation will include drone rules and regulations but will focus on the unique perspective of aerial photography and the dramatic impact it can have on a photographer’s vision.  Come and learn about this rapidly growing and changing aspect of both photography and aviation; see photographs from around the USA, Canada, Europe and Scandinavia.

Sam’s interest in photography began in the late 1960s and he began flying in the 1990s. Sam holds both a private pilot license for single engine airplanes and commercial drone license from the FAA. His photography has been displayed in local and regional galleries. He is a partner in Oculus Photography Workshops and owner of Aerial View Photographs.

For questions or if you would like to join as a guest for our presentations, drop us an email at northhavencameraclub@gmail.com or visit our Members Page for more information on how to join the club.

POSTPONED TO: Tuesday November 19th 7:00 pm

Zoom meeting: IMAGE DESIGN – Using the Principles of Design to Create More Dramatic Photos

North Haven Camera Club is hosting a presentation on November 19 by Jennifer King, who is sure to inspire you with her online webinar, “Using the Principles of Design to Create More Dramatic Photos“. She will discuss how photography is a journey; it’s about the destination and its uniqueness, the world at its best. This program was rescheduled from May (click link to view more details).

For questions or if you would like to join as a guest for our presentations, drop us an email at northhavencameraclub@gmail.com or visit our Members Page for more information on how to join the club.