12 ELEMENTS FOR IMAGE IMPACT
This great resource is helpful for creating effective images that stand out and win. Use these guidelines for BPG Exhibitions and Shows. This list is nationally recognized by photography associations and relevant organizations. DOWNLOAD THE LIST
The Best Photo Contests to Enter in 2024
As a photographer, you’ve got plenty of opportunities to gain exposure. Many opt for the social media route. Building a website to showcase your work is also a good idea, but have you thought about entering photo contests? See the full article
Tips For Taking Better Smartphone Pictures
BPG member Jeffery Mitchell was published in the NW Georgia Living Magazine. His article provides a wealth of insight into creating better images with a smartphone. His tips and tricks are sure to help you discover all of the features and approaches for improving your smartphone images. See the full article.
Competition Opportunities
This list is a handy resource for competitions, exhibitions and shows is a great way for BPG members to get more involved in promoting their photography. It is also a nice way to learn and improve on your skills. SEE LIST
Marvin Price – Capturing The Solar Eclipse
Saturday February 10, 2024 Marvin Price At the Bergman Theatre In Person and Via Zoom CAPTURING THE SOLAR ECLIPSE On April 8, 2024 the last solar eclipse to cross the USA for the next 20 years will occur. Marvin’s presentation will help prepare you for this and other astrological events. The skills [...]
Resizing Images for Computer Screens & Projectors
This article is a detailed example of how to size images. It is the ideal tool for beginners and photographers who need to brush up on the technical aspects of sizing images. SEE THE PDF
How To Price Framed Art
This handy guide produced by BPG member Mike Ramy is a helpful tool for pricing framed art for the Downtown Gallery and the BPG Annual Exhibition.
What is Fine Art Photography?
People frequently ask me what exactly is fine art photography? Before I answer, I usually take a big breath and brace myself to answer the question in the time it takes to ride a few floors in an elevator as they usually expect a quick answer. READ THE ARTICLE
Combining Bracketing and Panorama
Tim Grey Today Is it possible to combine bracketing and a panorama? If so what is the process? The specific approach you use for bracketing the individual exposures will vary based on the dynamic range of the scene you're photographing, your intent for the final image, the capabilities of your camera, and [...]
Memory Card Recovery
by John Mariana As our camera memory cards grow old and depending on how much we use them they will go bad. I've been shooting and then try to down load the images and find that the card is corrupted. So then what? There is software you can purchase to recover the [...]
Mastering Panning
Mastering Panning – Photographing Moving Subjects By: Darren Rowse Click here to download a pdf of the article with image examples Panning Bike on King by Sam Javanrouh By Kim Keun Bong Today I’d like to take a brief look at a related topic – that of photographing moving subjects [...]
12 Items for Image Impact
1. Impact Viewing an image for the first time always evokes some kind of feeling. Sometimes they can make us sad, happy or angry. Sometimes they force us to look inward at ourselves. That’s called an impact, and the more powerful the image, the more powerful the emotional response of the viewer. [...]
Building Stories
How to think past pretty pictures to make images that engage the viewer and tell a story Text & Photography By Mark Lissick Click here to download a pdf of the article with images If we create images not only for our own enjoyment but also for the enjoyment of others then [...]
How To Critique Photographs Constructively
By Alain Brio Click here to download a pdf of article 1 - Introduction Finding and expressing our vision involves having our work critiqued in order to know where we are at and how others respond to our images. For me critiquing photographs is synonymous with reviewing a selection of prints. Of [...]
The Cloud Explained
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The Power Of Three
Reaching beyond the basics of the Rule of Thirds for more dynamic landscape photos Click here to read article.