coffee-shop class #3: using bokeh to the fullest
02.26.08 | coffee-shop
class
mark your calendars for coffee-shop class #3 on
wednesday, march 26 @ 4:30!
who: those wanting to harness the power of bokeh (boke).
what: a hands-on approach to learning how to control the quality of your out-of-focus backgrounds when shooting, specifically the highlights and out-of-focus details. we'll cover how to pronounce the word, what it is, what it isn't, and more importantly, how it can add an elusive quality to your images that clients appreciate :)
when: wednesday, march 26, 2008 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm (we'll do 45 minutes inside, 45 minutes outside).
where: the starbucks inside the denver rei, take the 23rd street exit on I-25. come early to grab some coffee and a good seat.
why: to teach and learn and have fun, plus an opportunity to network with other fellow photographers
cost: *free*
what to bring: camera and an assortment of lenses (flash/tripod/reflectors/kitchen sink not needed)
RSVP: in the comments section of the blog below.
homework: familiarize yourself with the wikipedia's definition of bokeh, then glance at will castlman's comparisons for nikon and canon lenses. for extra credit and more technical articles on bokeh and background blur, check out the writings by bob atkins and harold merklinger's understanding boke. as always, bring questions.
to see a few of the images from coffee-shop class #2, check gino siller's posting here.
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to learn more about the kern-photo 'coffee-shop class,' click HERE.
if you are lost, call r. j. kern of kern-photo at 303.474.0983.
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who: those wanting to harness the power of bokeh (boke).
what: a hands-on approach to learning how to control the quality of your out-of-focus backgrounds when shooting, specifically the highlights and out-of-focus details. we'll cover how to pronounce the word, what it is, what it isn't, and more importantly, how it can add an elusive quality to your images that clients appreciate :)
when: wednesday, march 26, 2008 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm (we'll do 45 minutes inside, 45 minutes outside).
where: the starbucks inside the denver rei, take the 23rd street exit on I-25. come early to grab some coffee and a good seat.
why: to teach and learn and have fun, plus an opportunity to network with other fellow photographers
cost: *free*
what to bring: camera and an assortment of lenses (flash/tripod/reflectors/kitchen sink not needed)
RSVP: in the comments section of the blog below.
homework: familiarize yourself with the wikipedia's definition of bokeh, then glance at will castlman's comparisons for nikon and canon lenses. for extra credit and more technical articles on bokeh and background blur, check out the writings by bob atkins and harold merklinger's understanding boke. as always, bring questions.
to see a few of the images from coffee-shop class #2, check gino siller's posting here.
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to learn more about the kern-photo 'coffee-shop class,' click HERE.
if you are lost, call r. j. kern of kern-photo at 303.474.0983.
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