Canon Rebel XSi w/18-55mm IS and 55-250mm IS lenses for $645 (Instant)

Canon Rebel XSi w/18-55mm IS and 55-250mm IS lenses for $645 (Instant)

A great DSLR starter kit for anybody who is interested at an insanely cheap price:

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1638956

Meeting #5 (B/W) Powerpoint

Hey guys, here is the power point for Meeting #5 (Black and White)

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Hip Hop Congress Magazine Press Release – Call for Photography!

Here’s another opportunity for you to focus your photography efforts! The Cultural Affairs Commission Hip Hop Congress is going to launch a Magazine and an album, and what magazine is complete without the obvious visual aesthetics of… duh, photography! Here is the link to all the info you need:

http://www.culturalaffairsla.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Magazine_Album_Press_Release.pdf

Meeting #4 Powerpoint

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Also a reminder, the photo assignment for the week is “Beauty in the Mundane” (Beauty in ordinary things)

Meeting #3 Followup!

Here is the powerpoint to this week’s meeting [Download PPT]

And this week’s theme is “Pairs“. For this week’s assignment, you must collaborate with your photo buddy! The theme is very loose, but please keep in mind that two images will be presented at each powerpoint slide. Therefore, you and your photo buddy will both take an image and it will be displayed side-by-side.

If you don’t know who your photo buddy is, or need their contact, please email us at photoclubatucla@gmail.com!

Tips from the Top Floor

 

The best online podcast resource for photography: [tipsfromthetopfloor.com]

100 things I have learned about Photography

100 things I have learned about photography.
1. Just because someone has an expensive camera doesn’t mean that they’re a good photographer.
2. Always shoot in RAW. Always.
3. Prime lenses help you learn to be a better photographer.
4. Photo editing is an art in itself
5. The rule of thirds works 99% of the time.
6. Macro photography isn’t for everybody.
7. UV filters work just as well as lens caps.
8. Go outside and shoot photos rather than spending hours a day on photography forums.
9. Capture the beauty in the mundane and you have a winning photograph.
10. Film isn’t better than digital.
11. Digital isn’t better than film.
12. There is no “magic” camera or lens.
13. Better lenses don’t give you better photos.
14. Spend less time looking at other people’s work and more time shooting your own.
15. Don’t take your DSLR to parties.
16. Girls dig photographers.
17. Making your photos b/w doesn’t automatically make them “artsy”
18. People will always discredit your work if you tell them you “photoshop” your images. Rather, tell them that you process them in the “digital darkroom”.
19. You don’t need to take a photo of everything.
20. Have at least 2 backups of all your images. Like they say in war, two is one, one is none.
21. Ditch the neck strap and get a handstrap.
22. Get closer when taking your photos, they often turn out better.
23. Be a part of a scene while taking a photo; not a voyeur.
24. Taking a photo crouched often make your photos look more interesting.
25. Worry less about technical aspects and focus more on compositional aspects of photography.
26. Tape up any logos on your camera with black gaffers tape- it brings a lot less attention to you.
27. Always underexpose by 2/3rds of a stop when shooting in broad daylight.
28. The more photos you take, the better you get.
29. Don’t be afraid to take several photos of the same scene at different exposures, angles, or apertures.
30. Only show your best photos.
31. A point-and-shoot is still a camera.
32. Join an online photography forum.
33. Critique the works of others.
34. Think before you shoot.
35. A good photo shouldn’t require explanation (although background information often adds to an image). *
36. Alcohol and photography do not mix well.
37. Draw inspiration from other photographers but never worship them.
38. Grain is beautiful.
39. Ditch the photo backpack and get a messenger bag. It makes getting your lenses and camera a whole lot easier.
40. Simplicity is key.
41. The definition of photography is: “painting with light.” Use light in your favor.
42. Find your style of photography and stick with it.
43. Having a second monitor is the best thing ever for photo processing.
44. Silver EFEX pro is the best b/w converter.
45. Carry your camera with you everywhere. Everywhere.
46. Never let photography get in the way of enjoying life.
47. Don’t pamper your camera. Use and abuse it.
48. Take straight photos.
49. Shoot with confidence.
50. Photography and juxtaposition are best friends.
51. Print out your photos big. They will make you happy.
52. Give your photos to friends.
53. Give them to strangers.
54. Don’t forget to frame them.
55. Costco prints are cheap and look great.
56. Go out and take photos with (a) friend(s).
57. Join a photo club or start one for yourself.
58. Photos make great presents.
59. Taking photos of strangers is thrilling.
60. Candid>Posed.
61. Natural light is the best light.
62. 35mm (on full frame) is the best “walk-around” focal length.
63. Don’t be afraid to bump up your ISO when necessary.
64. You don’t need to always bring a tripod with you everywhere you go (hell, I don’t even own one).
65. It is always better to underexpose than overexpose.
66. Shooting photos of homeless people in an attempt to be “artsy” is exploitation.
67. You will find the best photo opportunities in the least likely situations.
68. Photos are always more interesting with the human element included.
69. You can’t “photoshop” bad images into good ones.
70. Nowadays everybody is a photographer.
71. You don’t need to fly to Paris to get good photos; the best photo opportunities are in your backyard.
72. People with DSLRS who shoot portraits with their grip pointed downwards look like morons.
73. Cameras as tools, not toys.
74. In terms of composition, photography and painting aren’t much different.
75. Photography isn’t a hobby- it’s a lifestyle.
76. Make photos, not excuses.
77. Be original in your photography. Don’t try to copy the style of others.
78. The best photographs tell stories that begs the viewer for more.
79. Any cameras but black ones draw too much attention.
80. The more gear you carry around with you the less you will enjoy photography.
81. Good self-portraits are harder to take than they seem.
82. Laughter always draws out peoples’ true character in a photograph.
83. Don’t look suspicious when taking photos- blend in with the environment.
84. Landscape photography can become dull after a while.
85. Have fun while taking photos.
86. Never delete any of your photos.
87. Be respectful when taking photos of people or places.
88. When taking candid photos of people in the street, it is easier to use a wide-angle than a telephoto lens.
89. Travel and photography are the perfect pair.
90. Learn how to read a histogram.
91. A noisy photo is better than a blurry one.
92. Don’t be afraid to take photos in the rain.
93. Learn how to enjoy the moment, rather than relentlessly trying to capture the perfect picture of it.
94. Never take photos on an empty stomach.
95. You will discover a lot about yourself through your photography.
96. Never hoard your photographic insight- share it with the world.
97. Never stop taking photos
98. Photography is more than simply taking photos, it is a philosophy of life
99. Capture the decisive moment
100. Write your own list.

-Eric Kim

2nd Meeting Powerpoint

For those who missed the 2nd meeting: [Download]

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‘Snap to Grid’ Call for Digital Art and Photography (every entry shown!)

ARTISTS’ CALL ANNOUNCEMENT: Los Angeles Center for Digital Art Previous Snap to Grid opening ‘Snap to Grid’ Call for Digital Art and Photography (every entry shown!) LACDA invites you to exhibit your work in: SNAP TO GRID the UN-Juried Exhibit Direct link to registration: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=189587 Every Entry Submitted is Shown! Entry fee $30US. Proceeds benefit gallery programs. Deadline for entries: October 19, 2009 (Samiah’s birthday) November 12-December 5, 2009 Opening Reception: Thursday November 12, 7-9pm (in conjunction with Downtown Artwalk) 107 West Fifth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Contact: Rex Bruce E-mail, lacda@lacda.com No phone calls please! Web site, http://www.lacda.com Gallery hours, Wednesday – Saturday, 12-5pm Show your work at our gallery in our Un-Juried Competition: Snap to Grid. In our sixth annual exhibition of this kind participants each upload one image to be printed on high quality paper and hung in a grid in our gallery. The show will be widely promoted and will include a reception for the artists. The show is mounted in our 1,200 foot storefront gallery in the bourgeoning downtown arts district in the revitalized historic core of Los Angeles. It is an area constantly building and creating itself, filled with art, hipsters, restaurants, clubs, music, shopping and urban loft living. The area is frequented by celebrities, critics, curators and renowned artists. The opening reception is on the night of the exciting Downtown Art Walk which has drawn over 10,000 people (and also provides a new shuttle service between each cluster of the over 40 galleries in the immediate area). Thousands are expected to attend the exhibit. After the exhibition the images and artist information will be archived by LACDA. Artwork for future exhibits will be selected from the archived images, and will also be available for review by interested area gallerists, curators and arts journalists. The ultimate resume builder. Everybody wins! Show is international, open to all geographical locations. Entrants submit one JPEG file of original work up to 2mb. All styles of artwork and photography where digital processes of any kind were integral to the creation of the images are acceptable. Digital video stills and screen shots of web/new media are acceptable. Documentation shots of digital installation and digital sculpture are acceptable. Show Dates: November 12-December 5, 2009 Deadline for entries: October 19, 2009 Opening Reception: Thursday November 12, 7-9pm Entry Fee: Registration fee is $30US. Multiple Entries: Multiple entries are permitted. $30 registration fee for each additional image. Gallery Statement: Every year for 50 years the L.A. Municipal Gallery has held its “Open Call” exhibit where any artist can show up with their art and an entry fee (to benefit gallery programs) and the piece is shown. The Los Angeles Center For Digital Art decided to launch an international experiment of the same nature where the artists upload images that are printed and hung by the gallery. The hundreds of works are displayed in a grid like installation (reminiscent of postcard art shows of the 1980’s) where every work submitted is exhibited. The usual (less than democratic) selection process where only the precious few are chosen is turned on its head in a curatorial anarchy where everyone gets to participate and the viewer is literally left to be the judge. The show represents a snapshot of a current moment in art history when digital imaging has reached the hands of the many, an age where culture belongs to the “mobblogers” around the globe. From Thailand to Texas, amateur to academic, beautiful to banal and beyond the monumental quantity and variety of “Snap to Grid” becomes an aesthetic experience where each individual piece adds to an agglomerative effect that has a life of its own. Los Angeles Center For Digital Art is dedicated to the propagation of all forms of digital art, supporting local, international, emerging and established artists in our gallery. We have an ongoing schedule of exhibits and competitions, and produce editions of wide format archival prints. © 2004-2008 Los Angeles Center For Digital Art All International Rights Reserved

2009 OPEN SHOW * CALL FOR ARTISTS * SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 23,2009

L.A. Art Association / Gallery 825 ARTISTS’ CALL ANNOUNCEMENT Los Angeles Art Association (LAAA) proudly presents the 2009 Open Show, our annual signature survey exhibition of emerging art. 2009 OPEN SHOW * CALL FOR ARTISTS * SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 23,2009 Juried by Apsara DiQuinzio, Assistant Curator, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art IMPORTANT DATES: SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, October 23, 2009 5pm DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORK: Saturday, Dec.5, 10am-5pm RECEPTION AT GALLERY 825: Saturday, December 12, 6-9pm PICK UP OF ACCEPTED WORK: Saturday. January 9, 2010 10am-5pm HOW TO APPLY – PLEASE CAREFULLY READ ALL GUIDELINES AND SUBMIT MATERIALS WITH ENTRY FORM. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM: http://laaa.org/open2009/openshow_entryform.pdf Eligibility: Competition open to all artists living in Southern California. Entries must be work created within the last three years. Media: All media. No craft or functional pieces. *For video: please send DVD and make sure disc is cued. Accepted video artists must provide their own equipment/monitors, projectors, DVD player, etc. Discs must be set up for continuous play. Fees: Non-members: $40 for up to 3 entries; each additional entry is $10. Members: $20 for up to 3 entries; each additional entry is $5. Limit of 5 entries per person. Details of work limited to 2 per entry. Make checks payable to LAAA. Do not send cash. Entry fees are non-refundable. (For membership information please visit our website at www.laaa.org <http://www.laaa.org>  or call 310.652.8272, LAAA’s next artist screening is February 2010.) Entry: Juror will review only digital images of artwork on CD. NO ACTUAL ARTWORK WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE JUROR prior to selection process. Entries must be submitted on CD in jpg format – 300 dpi. NO FILES SHOULD BE LARGER THAN 1MB. IMPORTANT – DIGITAL IMAGES MUST BE NAMED AS FOLLOWS: please name each imagefile with your last name followed by title. For example: Smithson.bird.jpg, Smithson.landscape.jpg, etc… All information including artistname, contact information, title, date, price, medium and dimensions must be included on a clearly printed entry form or document to accompany the CD. Improperly labeled entries may be rejected. LAAA is not responsible for lost or damaged entries. Do not send resumes, bios or artist statements. ENTRIES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY REGISTRATION FEE AND COMPLETED ENTRY FORM. All entries become property of LAAA. No entry materials will be returned. Submitted images of accepted work may be used by LAAA for press and promotional materials. Delivery of accepted work: Accepted work must be available December 5, 2009 – January 8, 2010. Work must be delivered to the gallery on Saturday, December 5, 2009 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. All work must be properly framed and/or ready to hang (no saw tooth or clip-on hangers, no exceptions). Works requiring specific hardware must be provided when work is delivered. Glass may not be used in metal frames exceeding 48″. At the juror’s discretion, work that is dirty, in disrepair or otherwise deemed unfit for display may be excluded from the show. All decisions of the juror are final. Work must be unwrapped by artist upon delivery. LAAA will not store any packing materials. Pick-up of accepted work is January 9, 10am – 5pm. Sales: All work will be offered for sale. All work must be priced to include LAAA’s 40% commission. Artists will receive 60% commission on artwork sold. Payment for sales will be sent to artists 30 days after the close of the show. Liability: Neither LAAA, its staff, Board nor anyone connected to the exhibition is responsible for any loss, damage, breakage or theft of artwork while at the gallery. Your entry into this exhibition constitutes agreement with these terms and conditions as set forth herein. Please complete and return the following form with your materials and payment. Your signature on the entry form indicates your agreement to the terms as established herein. Mail signed entry form, CD & check to: LAAA (ATTN: Open Show) 825 North La Cienega Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90069 ABOUT: Los Angeles Art Association (LAAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide opportunities, resources, services and exhibition venues for emerging Los Angeles artists of all media. LAAA began as a civic art institution in the 1920s, connecting elite art interests to Hollywood collectors, emerging after World War II as the center of Los Angeles modernism and finally becoming the city’s nexus for emerging artists of all media. LAAA serves as a dynamic force for contemporary ideas, outreach, and community.Gallery 825 and Los Angeles Art Association are located in the heart of La Cienega Boulevard’s Restaurant Row at 825 North La Cienega Bl., Los Angeles, CA 90069. Gallery hours are 10am – 5pm, Tuesday – Saturday or by appointment. Please call 310.652.8272 or e-mail, gallery825@laaa.org Web site, http://www.laaa.org. Having trouble viewing this e-mail? Please visit: http://laaa.org/open2009