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Despite the overwhelming complexity of digital photographic technology, from the camera’s capabilities to the possibilities of post-processing, the fundamental things―as that classic song has it―apply. From format to aperture, shutter-speed to film speed, composition to theme, light and shadow and cropping: all of these are just as important to us today as they were to the greats of film photography. Whether our own inclinations lead us to street scenes or wild landscapes, portraits or gardens or macro blooms and insects, the stronger our grasp of these bedrock essentials of photographic creativity, the better and more emotionally effective our images will be.
Join local photographer Chip Smith, best known for his work in traditional, large-format black-and-white imagery, for a fast-paced, exciting review of the essentials upon which every successful photographer builds his or her practice. Suitable―and hopefully inspiring!―for all levels of skill and experience.
About the host:
C.E. (Chip) Smith is the voice of the natural world in Murrells Inlet, renowned for his striking black-and-white photography and evocative essays on the “pocket wild.” His writings, which evolved from articles in his weekly newspapers, The Inlet Image and Barefoot Messenger, as well as the beloved Lowcountry Companion, have captured the hearts of many. Revered by local scientists for his thoughtful analysis of environmental data and its implications for the future, Chip doesn’t just talk the talk—he actively champions the cause.