Redlands Camera Club

CREATING ABSTRACT ART WITH INTENTIONAL CAMERA MOVEMENT

When most photographers think of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), what comes to mind is images infused with ambiguity and motion as a consequence of camera movement during a longer than normal exposure with the subject matter being the usual landscapes, street scenes, architecture, people, etc. ICM, however, provides another opportunity when it is taken into a studio environment to create abstract works of art using common materials and a variety of lighting techniques.

On Monday, September 21, photographic artist David Day will present a program to Redlands Camera Club in which he will demonstrate how to construct an ICM studio using materials like plastic bags, tissue paper, wire, glass, newsprint, and a variety of dissected plant parts. He will explore the different methods of camera movement that can then be used along with a variety of post-processing techniques to create unusual abstract works of art with the camera. Throughout the presentation, a variety of images will be analyzed to reinforce the techniques being presented.

This free Zoom-only presentation begins at 7pm Monday, September 21. The public is welcome to attend. For a link to the meeting and more, see the Redlands Camera Club website: redlandscameraclub.org.

Photo: David Day

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE

It is easy to take a picture by pushing a shutter button. Capturing images with artistic merit, however, is something else entirely.

This six-week course introduces the technical process of photography, including camera operation and the essential techniques of image capture.

Three live online lectures, and three field exercises comprise this six-week course. Lectures will introduce and explain photographic concepts and techniques for capturing images, including Exposure, Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, Bracketing, and Composition.

Upon completion, participants will be able to confidently operate a DSLR or mirrorless camera.

Cost for this course, which begins October 12, is $100 and will be limited to six participants.

This course is sponsored by Redlands Camera Club, For more information, see the Redlands Camera Club website: redlandscameraclub.org.

Redlands Camera Club program:
FIRE PHOTOGRAPHY

Fire is frequently called a living entity, unpredictable and unforgettable, creating its own weather. On Monday, September 7, photojournalist Brian Spiers will present a program to Redlands Camera Club in which he will explore how photographers can safely and creatively capture the beauty, motion, and emotion of flames. Participants will learn practical techniques for exposing fire correctly, and how to capture action and subtleties to create striking images. The conversation will include essential safety practices, recommended equipment, and creative ideas that can elevate fire photography from snapshots to compelling works of journalism.

This free presentation of the Redlands Camera Club is open to the public and takes place at First Presbyterian Church in Redlands. Find parking and the entrance at 105 South Fourth Street. A social time will begin at 6:30pm with the program beginning at 7:00. The program will also be shared digitally via Zoom. For more information, see the Redlands Camera Club website: redlandscameraclub.org

Photo: Brian Spiers

REDLANDS CAMERA CLUB
PHOTO COMPETITION - SUMMER 2026

PLACE
BEST OF SHOW

TITLE
Just Gliding In

CREATOR
Deborah Seibly

REDLANDS CAMERA CLUB
PHOTO COMPETITION - SUMMER 2026

PLACE
1st Place, Advanced, Close-up/Macro

TITLE
Luminous Bloom

CREATOR
Cheryl Callanan

REDLANDS CAMERA CLUB
PHOTO COMPETITION - SUMMER 2026

PLACE
2nd Place, Developing, Open Misc

TITLE
First Class Delivery

CREATOR
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REDLANDS CAMERA CLUB
PHOTO COMPETITION - SUMMER 2026

PLACE
1st Place, Developing, Category X

TITLE
Rodeo Fun

CREATOR
Michele Giesler

REDLANDS CAMERA CLUB
PHOTO COMPETITION - SUMMER 2026

PLACE
1st Place, Developing, Places

TITLE
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

CREATOR
Julie Lowe