Capturing Chicagoland Through Photography

This study group will alternate between virtual sessions and group outings to allow members to improve their photographic skills. Photographic assignments will include both indoor and outdoor experiences and feature different photographic techniques. Study group members should identify areas where they wish to improve their photography skills. This study group is open to OLLI members at all skill levels. The requirements are a digital camera where the exposure can be adjusted (ideally with a manual exposure mode), a computer (PC or Mac), basic computer skills, and access to and basic knowledge of photographic editing software such as Photoshop, Lightroom, or Photoshop Elements. Our time will be split among image review, discussion of photographic techniques and post-processing methods, tips and tricks, discussion of upcoming field exercises, and study group member presentations. Mentoring is available to all members to help them learn features on their cameras, photographic techniques, and processing methods. For some sessions, study group members will present a favorite photographer, photographic techniques, or place to photograph.