The BPC will have the nationally acclaimed photographer Lewis Katz as our guest speaker, via Zoom on July 2nd.
This is a “must attend” kind of presentation that will give you new food for thought as you approach your subjects when making photographs.
Mr. Katz’s presentation to our club is titled, PERSPECTIVE AND PERCEPTION : THE MYTH OF STYLE. This presentation delves into the subject of how we as photographers perceive the composition in our viewfinder and how by altering our perspective, even slightly, the image will become more emotional, dramatic and powerful, both to the viewer as well as the photographer. Minor White was once quoted as saying “Every image is a self portrait.” I believe that to be true especially in cases of the photographer having a strong emotional connection to the subject. However this shift in perspective is quite different from developing your own personal “style” of photography. In this presentation I will discuss and demonstrate the myth of style and how searching for it is actually hindering your own creative process.
Short Bio on Lewis Katz: After moving to Baltimore in 2001 I discovered and joined the Baltimore Camera Club. I was quickly in awe and humbled by the talent and more importantly I found the companionship of fellow members which is so important to me to this day. The Baltimore Camera Club remains an integral part of my photography life . I have been honored and have received many awards from the competitions at the club.
Teaching photography is another essential component of my photography life as I love sharing my passion . I currently teach for the Johns Hopkins Odyssey program, the Capital Photography Center of DC and for private students as well. I live for those aha moments that only teaching can provide.
My favorite Ansel Adams quote is “A great photograph is one that truly expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed.” In the same way that your camera captures the light being reflected my photography reflects who I am and all of the experiences of my life.
More info on Lewis Katz can be found at https://www.lewiskatzphotography.com
We are planning to conduct our monthly Bloomington Photography Club Meeting as a hybrid meeting. We will be meeting at 7:00 pm in person in Room 2A at the Monroe County Public Library. The meeting is open to all members and non-members. If you can’t join us in person, you can participate via Zoom. All paid members will automatically receive a Zoom invitation. If you are not a paid member, you may request a link from Juliet Frey (jstarkfrey@comcast.net).