In the photography field, there are a lot of acronyms to deal with. I call it alphabet soup. Sometimes I have no idea what people are talking about. So today I wanted to explain what a few of the Photo organizations acronyms you might see behind photographers names might mean. Kara Powell PPA, WPPI, NAPCP
These are a few that I am a part of, but there are a ton out there. I encourage all of you that are interested in photography to go out and look for yourself. You will learn so much. Learning is such a fantastic part of life. Of course, being a teacher by trade, you know that I enjoy being a lifelong learner, I will always be attending classes and conferences. But know that some of you might not enjoy that. Good news! It is not all about that. Some of these organizations have forums, events, magazines, etc. Some you just pay the annual fee and you are a member.
Professional Photographers Association (PPA) and local chapters - http://www.ppa.com/
PPA is one of the most well know Photography associations. It has so much information, and coverage in the annual fee you will be impressed. I highly suggest if you can only afford one, this is the one you get.
Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) - http://www.wppionline.com/Default.aspx
This is the conference I just went to, but it is also an association. I will be posting more on this soon, but wow! Very impressive. If you are at all interested in weddings or portraits. Check this out.
Texas Photo Forum - http://www.texasphotoforum.com/forum/ - A good place to ask questions and it is free!
National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP) - http://napcp.com/photographers/
A great location for parents to look for a quality children’s photographer and for children’s photographers to advertise and learn. I am a member here, because of the discounts, blogroll and advertising.
Others
Texas Professional Photographers Association (TPPA) - http://www.tppa.org/pageone.htm
Professional Photographers Guild of Houston (PPGH) - http://www.ppgh.org/index.php
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Upcoming classes!
Just a reminder that we have a class on Monday night! coming to you live from Vegas!
I will be in Vegas for WPPI, but I will still be holding the Photo Crafts webinar on Monday at 7pm. There is still plenty of time for you to go and register.
www.woodlandsfstop.com
I hope to see you guys online and I will give you an update on what I'm learning straight from Vegas too.
Also, I am in the process of adding so new fun classes to the site! Things like Photo ABC books, How to turn your Photos into Coloring Pages and Photo Jewelry.
So go check it out. March and April are going to be busy!
Kara
I will be in Vegas for WPPI, but I will still be holding the Photo Crafts webinar on Monday at 7pm. There is still plenty of time for you to go and register.
www.woodlandsfstop.com
I hope to see you guys online and I will give you an update on what I'm learning straight from Vegas too.
Also, I am in the process of adding so new fun classes to the site! Things like Photo ABC books, How to turn your Photos into Coloring Pages and Photo Jewelry.
So go check it out. March and April are going to be busy!
Kara
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Wednesday Word of the day! - Filters
Let's talk filters.
If you don't have a filter on your lenses, drop everything you are doing right now and get one. These will save your lenses! For only the fact that they are protecting your lenses, that is huge. But there are also all kinds of cool filters that do really cool effects. So lets talk.
I currently have UV filters on all of my lenses for everyday use. It is mainly for protection from dirt, fingerprints, etc. When I purchase a new lens, I purchase the filter to go with it. In my opinion it is well worth the $15.
I buy screw-on filters, which you buy in the size of lens diameter. Just turn your lens to face you and there will be a # on the rim. Probably something like 50mm. With this option, the filter will only work for this specific lens. There is also an option of front filters, which you have to hold infront of the lens when you shoot. I do not find this as convenient.
I plan on buying some play filters for my bag in the future like warming, cooling and linear but just haven't gotten there yet.
If you would like more information on these. There is a great article online at this link.
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-lens-filters.htm
If you don't have a filter on your lenses, drop everything you are doing right now and get one. These will save your lenses! For only the fact that they are protecting your lenses, that is huge. But there are also all kinds of cool filters that do really cool effects. So lets talk.
| Filter Type | Primary Use | Common Subject Matter |
|---|---|---|
| Linear & Circular Polarizers | Reduce Glare Improve Saturation | Sky / Water / Foliage in Landscape Photography |
| Neutral Density (ND) | Extend Exposure Time | Waterfalls, Rivers under bright light |
| Graduated Neutral Density (GND) | Control Strong Light Gradients Reduce Vignetting | Dramatically Lit Landscapes |
| UV / Haze | Improve Clarity with Film Provide Lens Protection | Any |
| Warming / Cooling | Change White Balance | Landscapes, Underwater, Special Lighting |
I currently have UV filters on all of my lenses for everyday use. It is mainly for protection from dirt, fingerprints, etc. When I purchase a new lens, I purchase the filter to go with it. In my opinion it is well worth the $15.
I buy screw-on filters, which you buy in the size of lens diameter. Just turn your lens to face you and there will be a # on the rim. Probably something like 50mm. With this option, the filter will only work for this specific lens. There is also an option of front filters, which you have to hold infront of the lens when you shoot. I do not find this as convenient.
I plan on buying some play filters for my bag in the future like warming, cooling and linear but just haven't gotten there yet.
If you would like more information on these. There is a great article online at this link.
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-lens-filters.htm
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