Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Michael Petersen and Foto-Focus

Meeting Location: 3200 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard (East Manatee Fire Rescue District Admin Office), Lakewood Ranch, FL

5:15 to 6:00 pm: Pre-Meeting Foto-Focus
Topic: Panel: Preparing for a Photo Tour/Workshop

6:00 pm: Gather, Socialize, Buy 50/50 Tickets, Vote for People's Choice

Pam Truitt will lead a panel discussion with several members about photo-adventure tour experiences and expectations. They will share what to plan for, how to choose photo gear, deal with equipment failure, and ensure images make it back home.

6:30 pm: Meeting with Guest Speaker Michael Petersen

Topic: Taking Your Photographs To The Next Level With AI

During the meeting Mike will discuss the boom of AI editing and AI subject and background generations to enhance your photos without hours of fine-tuning your Image. We will look at Photoshop’s generative AI, Topaz’s AI plugins, Content Aware AI Fill, and more.

Bio: Michael Petersen is a Master Artist, Master Photographer, Craftsman, and Certified Professional Photographer with the Professional Photographers of America. He has been taking pictures since he was 10, but professionally for the last 15 years. Mike mainly focuses on portraits and beach photography.