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Meeting Location: 3200 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard (East Manatee Fire Rescue District Admin Office), Lakewood Ranch, FL
5:45 to 6:15 pm: Pre-Meeting Foto-Focus
Topic: Why Aren't My Photos Sharp with Art Napolotano
6:15 pm: Gather, Socialize, Buy 50/50 Tickets, Vote for People's Choice
6:30pm: Meeting with Guest Speaker Jackie Kramer
Topic: On Wings and Wonder
Jackie's presentation will delve into the wonderful world of birds as seen through the eyes of an artist and wildlife lover. She will talk about practical matters in the field and techniques that complement each other in the making of images that represent the beauty, the energy, the colors, the character, and other nuances of her subjects.
Jackie will discuss various topics including preparation, equipment, photography, to post-processing. Jackie will dive into Lightroom and Photoshop to demonstrate how she edits a typical bird image and also how she adds some creative elements when she feels so inclined. Vivid examples throughout her talk will inspire you to plan your own adventure, anywhere from the backyard to a faraway location, so you can share the beauty of our natural world with others through your unique vision and lens.
Jackie Kramer, M. Photog.
Website & Workshops: https://www.jackiekramerfineart.com/
Jackie has been photographing the natural world, with an emphasis on flowers and birds since high school in Sarasota. Jackie is a Lensbaby Ambassador and KelbyOne instructor who has received international acclaim for her images. Her work has been published in numerous online and print magazines.
Jackie's true passion is to encourage people to live their legacy, which she does primarily through her Facebook group, Photography - Artistic Floral Photography, with thousands of passionate floral photographers from around the world. She is committed to supporting other photographers and using photography as a medium to build relationships and enrich each other’s lives. Jackie has been leading photography tours to Central and South America to photograph birds for several years and looks forward to going back every year to visit different locations and in different seasons.
