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\n \n The next Shutter Up Social h as a classic theme - Sunrise\,Sunset\, Silhouette. \; It is classic for a reason- there are so m any beautiful interpretations of these three subje cts. \; Sunrise and sunset triggers emotions a nd beauty that can be photographed \; in many ways. \; It is always a joy to see what our me mbers come up with - where were the photos taken\, what time were they taken and do they have a spec ial meaning to the photographer. \; Silhouette s present an opportunity to explore shapes\, an ar tistic opportunity that can evoke an emotion. \;
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DESCRIPTION:\n The next Shutter Up Social has a classic theme - Sunrise\,Sunset\, Silhouette. It is classic for a reason- there are so many beautiful interpretat ions of these three subjects. Sunrise and sunset triggers emotions and beauty that can be photograp hed in many ways. It is always a joy to see what our members come up with - where were the photos taken\, what time were they taken and do they have a special meaning to the photographer. Silhouett es present an opportunity to explore shapes\, an a rtistic opportunity that can evoke an emotion. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our next Shutter Up Social w ill be August 19. Please join us to share and disc uss your photos.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Shutter Up Socials CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T203000 URL:https://wasatchcameraclub.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=322 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_324_ccde78e56911b8ae48e746b277909970@wasatchcameraclub.com SUMMARY:How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Photograph y X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Photography is undergoing
a paradigm shift. The past few years were just th
e beginning\, merely scratching the surface of the
potential that AI holds for photography. The futu
re of photography as an artform is evolving with n
ew tools. Learn how AI can help you increase your
photographic creative potential. I explain in simp
le terms how AI works\, what you can do with AI an
d how you can combine AI with the tools and skills
we already have as photographers. I will present
perspectives you may not have yet thought of and s
how you some of the more useful AI options availab
le to photographers today. We'\;ll look at how
these tools can be combined to open up a whole new
world of creativity. Prepare for thought-provokin
g inquiries that challenge conventional wisdom. To
gether\, we will uncover new perspectives you may
not have yet contemplated. Bert Sirkin is a techno
logy evangelist with over 40 years in Information
Technology and a professional photographer. Bert h
as taught various photography topics since 1970 an
d has spent 20 years teaching workshops in Evergla
des NP\, Joshua Tree NP &\; Monument Valley Tri
bal park. He also taught computer programming at C
apital Community Technical college in Hartford\, C
T for 20 years. He currently teaches online photog
raphy and has been teaching artificial intelligenc
e classes since 2022.
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\n \n \;\n Nightscape Editing Like A Pro — In‑Person Pr
esentation
\n Presented in Person by:
Clarence Spencer\n \n Join us for a hands‑on\, in
‑person deep dive into professional nights
cape editing\, designed specifically for
photographers who want to take their Milky Way ima
ges from “good” to jaw‑dropping.
This workshop blends field‑ready planning
tools\, real‑world app comparison
s\, and a guided high‑level editi
ng walkthrough using a Milky Way photo.\n
\n Whether you’re new to nightscapes or looking t
o refine your workflow\, you’ll walk away with pra
ctical skills you can apply immediately.\n \n
⭐ What We’ll Cover
\n1. Photo Pills Walkthrough — Plann ing Like a Pro
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- How to use Photo Pills to plan Milky Way shoots \n
- Understanding Nigh
t AR\, Moon phases\,
Milky Way visibility windows\, and < strong>location scouting tools \n <
li>How to avoid common planning mistakes\n
- When Photo Pills shines — and when it doesn’t< /li>\n
2. Night Photography Ap ps — Pros &\; Cons
\n We’ll compar e the most popular tools photographers rely on:\n- \n
- Sky Guide \n
Stellarium \n - Star Walk \n
- Clear Outside \n
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- Which apps are most accurate \ n
- Which ones are easiest to use in the field \n
- Which ones are worth paying for \n
- Where each app falls short \n
3. Weather Apps — Pros &\; Cons fo r Night Shooters
\n We’ll break down the strengths and weaknesses of:\n- \n
- Win dy \n
- NOAA \ n
- Clear S ky Chart \n
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- Cloud cover accur acy \n
- Wind forecasts for tripod stabili ty \n
- Humidity &\; dew point (your le ns’ worst enemy) \n
- How to combine multi ple apps for the most reliable prediction \n < /ul>\n \n
- Global adjustments for ex posure balance \n
- Color calibrat ion for natural star colors \n
- Selective masking to en hance the core without overprocessing \n
- Noise reduction that preser ves detail \n
- Local contrast shaping< /strong> to make the Milky Way pop \n
Star red uction for a cleaner sky\n
- Foreground blending for a polished final image \n
- Avoiding th e “overcooked” look \n
- How to maintain n atural colors \n
- When to use AI tools — and when not to \n
- Photographers who want to elevate their nightscapes \n
- Anyone cur ious about planning tools and weather strategy \n
- Members who want a practical\, hands‑on editing demonstration \n
- Beginners throu gh advanced shooters looking to refine their workf low \n
- Your favorite Milky Way image (optional) \n
- Q uestions about your workflow \n
- Curiosit y and creativity \n
- Coastal landscapes< /strong> — sweeping beaches\, sea stacks\, reflect ions at low tide\, and sunset compositions \n
- Tidepools — sea stars\, ane mones\, crabs\, barnacles\, mussels\, and abstract macro textures \n
- Haystack Rock — one of Oregon’s most photographed land marks \n
- Tufted puffins — seasonal residents nesting high on the rock’s l edges \n
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\n \nDESCRIPTION:\n \n \n LIMITED TO 12 PEOPLE\n \n Oregon Coastlin e & Tufted Puffin Overnight Photography Adventure\ n \n Experience one of the Pacific Northwest’s mos t iconic coastlines on this overnight photography adventure. We’ll explore dramatic seascapes\, vibr ant tidepools\, and the famous Haystack Rock — hom e to Oregon’s beloved tufted puffins. This collabo rative outing offers opportunities for landscapes\ , wildlife\, macro\, and long‑exposure coastal pho tography\, all set against the rugged beauty of th e Oregon Coast.\n 🏞️ What We’ll Photograph\n \n \n Coastal landscapes — sweeping beaches\, sea sta cks\, reflections at low tide\, and sunset composi tions\n Tidepools — sea stars\, anemones\, crabs \, barnacles\, mussels\, and abstract macro textur es\n Haystack Rock — one of Oregon’s most photog raphed landmarks\n Tufted puffins — seasonal res idents nesting high on the rock’s ledges\n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tu fted Puffins — What to Know\n \n Tufted puffins ar e the only puffin species found on the Oregon Coas t\, and Haystack Rock is one of the best places to see them. They typically nest from April through August\, using the steep upper ledges of the rock. Where to find them: Look toward the upper north a nd northwest faces of Haystack Rock. Puffins often perch near grassy patches or small crevices where they dig burrows. A long lens (400mm+) helps\, bu t they can be spotted with binoculars as well. Fun facts:\n \n They develop their bright orange bi lls and yellow tufts only during breeding season.\ n They can dive over 200 feet to catch fish.\n Their wings beat so fast underwater that they “fl y” beneath the surface.\n They return to the sam e nesting colonies year after year.\n \n \n \n Tri p Highlights\n \n \n Sunrise and sunset coastal shooting\n Tidepool exploration during low tide\ n Opportunities for long‑exposure water movement \n Wildlife photography featuring puffins\, gull s\, cormorants\, and shorebirds\n Collaborative shooting with members from both clubs\n Overnigh t flexibility for night sky or blue‑hour compositi ons if conditions allow\n \n \n \n Wrap‑Up\n \n Af ter our morning shoot\, we’ll gather for lunch at the post to share images\, compare techniques\, an d enjoy time with fellow photographers. As with ot her overnight trips there will be a full itinerary sent out. Hotel and flight info will be shared wi th any persons wanting to know that information in advance. Staying close to Haystack Rock is the go al for daily collaborative shoots and lunch and/or dinner gatherings. More to come.\n \n \n CATEGORIES:Field Trips CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Denver:20270520T000000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270520T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270523T235900 URL:https://wasatchcameraclub.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=327 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDARTufted Puffins — What to Know
\n Tufted puf fins are the only puffin species found on the Oregon Coast\, and Haystack Rock is o ne of the best places to see them. They typically nest from April through August\, using the steep upper ledges of the rock. Where to find them: Look toward theupper north and northwest faces of Hay stack Rock. Puffins often perch near grassy patche s or small crevices where they dig burrows. A long lens (400mm+) helps\, but they can be spotted wit h binoculars as well. Fun facts:\ n - \n
- They develop their bright orange bi lls and yellow tufts only during breeding season.< /li>\n
- They can dive over 200 feet to catch fish. \n
- Their wings be at so fast underwater that they “fly” beneath the surface. \n
- They return to the same nest ing colonies year after year. \n
\nTrip Highlights
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- Sunrise and sunset coastal shootin g \n
- Tidepool exploration during low tid e \n
- Opportunities for long‑exposure wat er movement \n
- Wildlife photography feat uring puffins\, gulls\, cormorants\, and shorebird s \n
- Collaborative shooting with members from both clubs \n
- Overnight flexibilit y for night sky or blue‑hour compositions if condi tions allow \n
\n After our morning shoot \, we’ll gather for lunch at the post to share ima ges\, compare techniques\, and enjoy time with fel low photographers. As with other overnight trips t here will be a full itinerary sent out. Hotel and flight info will be shared with any persons wantin g to know that information in advance. Staying clo se to Haystack Rock is the goal for daily collabor ative shoots and lunch and/or dinner gatherings. M ore to come.\n \nWrap‑Up - \n
🌌 4. High‑Level M ilky Way Editing Walkthrough
\n We’ll walk through a complete editing workflow on a Mil ky Way image\, focusing on professional‑le vel techniques such as:\n- \n
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It'\ ;s time for another (very popular) evening of 10 x 10! \; Members are invited to share up to 10 images in 10 minutes\, on any theme\, or no theme at all. \; This could be an opportunity to get feedback\, or to help you select a standout image \, or to show us your summer travelogue. \; Th ere are no rules for presentation!
\n \nIf you intend to show images please bring images on a thumbdrive\, or your own laptop. \; \;
DESCRIPTION:It's time for another (very popular) evening of 10 x 10! Members are invited to share up to 10 imag es in 10 minutes\, on any theme\, or no theme at a ll. This could be an opportunity to get feedback\ , or to help you select a standout image\, or to s how us your summer travelogue. There are no rules for presentation!\n \n \n \n If you intend to sho w images please bring images on a thumbdrive\, or your own laptop. \n \n CATEGORIES:10 x 10 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T203000 LOCATION:Millcreek Community Library\n 2266 E. Evergreen Av e.\n Salt Lake City\, 84109\n URL:https://wasatchcameraclub.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=310 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_326_ccde78e56911b8ae48e746b277909970@wasatchcameraclub.com SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Collaborative Shoot with Ogden Camera Club X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
\n \n PC Dawn Griffith\n
🍁 Fall Foliage Collaborative Shoot &am p\; Lunch
\n Join us for a joint fall ‑color photography outing with our friends from th e Ogden Camera Club. We’ll explore peak foliage to gether\, share creative approaches\, and enjoy a r elaxed morning of shooting side‑by‑side. We will m eet at the base of Snowbasin by the moose statue f or a meet and greet before hitting the hills to ph otograph this year's fall leaves (fingers crossed the heat doesn't impact our leaves harshly this ye ar). After the shoot\, we’ll gather for lunch at " The POST" in Morgan to swap stories\, compare imag es\, and connect with fellow photographers. We hop e this will be one of many collaborative events wi th other neighboring clubs. DESCRIPTION:\n \n PC Dawn Griffith\n 🍁 Fall Foliage Collaborat ive Shoot & Lunch\n \n Join us for a joint fall‑co lor photography outing with our friends from the O gden Camera Club. We’ll explore peak foliage toget her\, share creative approaches\, and enjoy a rela xed morning of shooting side‑by‑side. We will meet at the base of Snowbasin by the moose statue for a meet and greet before hitting the hills to photo graph this year's fall leaves (fingers crossed the heat doesn't impact our leaves harshly this year) . After the shoot\, we’ll gather for lunch at "The POST" in Morgan to swap stories\, compare images\ , and connect with fellow photographers. We hope t his will be one of many collaborative events with other neighboring clubs. CATEGORIES:Field Trips CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T080000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T120000 URL:https://wasatchcameraclub.com/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=326 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_327_ccde78e56911b8ae48e746b277909970@wasatchcameraclub.com SUMMARY:Oregon Coastline & Tufted Puffin Overnight Photogr aphy Adventure X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n
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LIMITED TO 12 PEOPLE
\nOregon Coastline &\; Tufted Puffin Over night Photography Adventure
\n Experi ence one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic co astlines on this overnight photography adventure. We’ll explore dramatic seascapes\, vibrant tidepoo ls\, and the famous Haystack Rock — home to Oregon ’s beloved tufted puffins. This collaborative outi ng offers opportunities for landscapes\, wildlife\ , macro\, and long‑exposure coastal photography\, all set against the rugged beauty of the Oregon Co ast.\n🏞️ What We’ll Photograph
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