Read on to find the summary of what went on in that meeting and, even better, a link to a video with the full experience.

Online again!

After so long, we are back with online activities, as requested by many of you. In the past, we had 100+ events and online meetings that were especially significant during the pandemic and isolation. You can discover what we’ve done or relive that fun by browsing through our archives.

During those meetings, we’ve done a lot of fun and instructional activities, learned together, asked questions, developed events, and learning plans, but most of all created the basis for the fantastic community we are today. Some of those unknown photography enthusiasts became close partners for events that outlived those online meetings and even friends that mostly chat during our photowalks.

Some of the most popular activities back then were:

• Photo critique: share photos and discuss them together.
• Photo projects: suggest and develop ideas for photo walks or photography projects.
• Sharing photos from Photo Walks, personal projects and more.
• Industry news: an easy-to-digest news digest from anything and everything related to photography.
• Photo CHallenges: creating themes and challenges for us to photograph. Some CHallenges even became photo competitions with prizes!
• Sharing techniques and knowledge: everyone could bring up questions and ideas for the discussion, and members with more knowledge on the subject would then jump in and share their knowledge.
• Discussing the work and life of renowned photographers, including some completely non-mainstream ones that were not known by most of the participants.
• We even created OUR OWN printed magazine! How cool is that?
• Most of all, it was (and IS) an open space to share opinions and grow together.

You can see those and much more in the archive section of the Blog. Which of those activities would you like us to bring back? And do you have new suggestions that could be explored in upcoming meetings? Please write them in the comments below or shoot me a message.

Post-processing with Daniel Tscharner

On the evening of October 16, 2023, we had the pleasure of hosting an online meeting with the talented Daniel Tscharner, who shared his personal workflow and tips for editing images. The session was a deep dive into post-processing techniques, providing attendees with the opportunity to work on the same files as Daniel and experiment with the concepts and tools he demonstrated. Daniel shared his personal workflow and tips for editing images in Capture One and Lightroom and answered questions from the audience.

 Post-Production by Daniel

Daniel’s presentation was informative and engaging, and he provided many valuable insights into the art of post-processing. He emphasized the importance of considering pre-post processing during the shoot and shared his tips for taking photographs that are well-suited for post-editing. He also discussed the importance of cropping images to convey the intended message to viewers.

Daniel’s post-processing workflow is efficient and effective, and he uses a variety of tools and techniques to achieve high-quality results. He shared his process for color grading and image manipulation in Capture One and demonstrated his approach to image processing in Lightroom.

Pre x Post: Post-Production Begins Before The Shot

Daniel emphasized the importance of considering pre-post processing during the shoot and shared his tips for taking photographs. He focused on five key elements: composition, lighting, focus and sharpness, exposure, and subject and story. He also stressed the importance of cropping images to convey the intended message to viewers.

Step by Step

One of the highlights of the meeting was Daniel’s detailed walkthrough of his process for image processing in Lightroom, using examples from his own photography. He also shared his post-shoot image editing process for two different shoots and discussed his decision not to use artificial lights for one of the shoots due to the presence of traffic and movement.

All-In

The group had a lively discussion about their different approaches to using AI filters and masks in Capture One and Lightroom. Daniel prefers gradient and radial masks, while others find AI filters and masks addictive and time-saving. They also discussed the benefits of using Lightroom and Capture One, with Daniel preferring Capture One for his tethered shootings.

Now It Is Your Turn

Daniel shared the original files and you can access them here to try editing them as he showed us.

You can view the presentation below:

Re-Live It All Again

For those who missed this meeting or would like to revisit it, you can watch the full video on my YouTube channel.

There is More to Come

Looking ahead, we are excited to announce that we will continue to offer our traditional photo walks but will also begin offering new online and in-person meetings as workshops, courses, and different photo walks. Due to high demand, these events have been fully booked very quickly. To ensure you don’t miss out on these opportunities, we recommend subscribing to our newsletter as subscribers will always be the first to know about upcoming events.

As always, everyone needs to RSVP through the MeetUp Platform.

Your Opinion Matters

As we plan the upcoming meetings and workshops, we would love to hear from you and know what are the subjects that interest you. Do you have any themes and special wishes regarding what you would like to learn or deepen your understanding? Share that in the comments below or shoot me a message and let’s make that happen!

Before You Go

Let’s Keep Connected

Don’t forget to get in touch through our social media channels and website for even more resources and updates on upcoming events.

• Blog
• Facebook Group – exchange of photos, ideas, projects
• Meetup – Photography Meetings
• Meetup – Courses and Workshops
• NEW Discord Group – News, deeper discussions of multiple subjects in each channel, asking for and giving tips, developing new projects and then some

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