New Flickr Groups!

Hey everyone! I have just created two Flickr groups for The Click!

The links are shown in the menu on the right hand side of the blog. You will need to have a Flickr account to join these groups. I highly suggest you join Flickr if you haven't already; we will be hosting contests and submissions will be handled through Flickr!

To join, follow the link to the Flickr group. Once on the group page, click the link to "Join This Group." You will be taken to a page that requires you to agree to the rules of the group. Once you have agreed, you can send a message to the administrator to request admission into the group.

Please email me if you have any issues joining! jessika@jessikafeltz.com

Lighting Accessories!

I understand most of you have a general grasp on lighting your subject and scene, know how to control exposure. But sometimes in situations like documenting events, you can't quite get that flash off camera. Here are some ideas for taking it to the next level of light control while still on your camera.

-Go ahead and check out the 80/20 bounce accessory. Direct flash is generally nasty and unflattering (use only in the most extreme circumstances!) and when you aim the flash up towards the ceiling, you get a very direct overhead lighting with deep shadows under all of there features (a lot less unflattering than direct flash). The 80/20 bounce made by Lumiquest directs 80% of light up towards the ceiling and 20% towards there face to fill in the shadows made by the bounce flash.

Direct Flash

With the 80/20 Bounce

It might seem a little pricey at around $30, But I've seen a great improvement in the quality of my photos in tight situations, and when your dealing with demanding clients, you can't skimp on quality.

Check out these sights for hot shoe flash accessories that can be used when it is on and off camera!

-LumiQuest
-Honl

or check out the blog by Joe McNally which is filled with posts about situations in the field, lighting tips, and stories.

-Joe's Blog
-The Quintessential Hot Shoe Flash Book

Next Meeting!

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday Nov. 25th at 12 p.m. to elect the senior officials of the club. If enough people show up we will hold open elections, but if only a handful of people show up, the positions will be appointed to get this club rolling. Hope to see you there!

Next Meeting Scheduled!

Reminder, our next meeting is TODAY (11/11/09) at Noon in the Studio in P2!

Welcome to our blog!

Welcome to the blog for The Click at the Art Institute of Indianapolis!

This blog will be updated frequently to share information on meetings, upcoming events, and other club activities!

Stay tuned for more information!