General Meeting Info
Our meetings are generally held the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm, except in November and December, or if there is a conflict. We meet at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library on Goodwood Boulevard in the first floor large meeting room. Visitors are welcome to attend any meeting. For those wishing to become members, dues are $25 per year, plus $5 each for additional family member. Each meeting consists of a competition and a program featuring a guest speaker. Members are encouraged to submit entries for the competition. We vote on the entries and results are announced at each meeting. Who wins is not important, what is important is the knowledge gained from studying other entries and sharing in the details of how those images were captured.
Next Meeting
This month’s meeting will be offered in-person at the Main Library at Goodwood.
THURSDAY March 27, 2025 6:30-8:30 PM
For March, we will be piggy backing off the icm workshop we did last year and work on a technique called panning. Panning photography is a technique used to capture a subject in motion while keeping it in sharp focus and creating a blurred background. This effect is achieved by moving the camera along with the subject at the same speed and direction. The result gives a sense of motion and speed, making the subject stand out against the streaky backdrop.
There is a panning workshop folder in visual pursuits, if everyone would place one or two panning photography shots in there that we can discuss as small groups. Motion is an upcoming competition theme and this is an excellent opportunity to practice and get some great photos to enter into the competition.
This is much more challenging than originally thought, but it has been fun practicing with different subjects. I added a couple of practice shots to give you an idea. I can’t wait to see all the wonderful photos that you share. If you need any help with how to start check a few links below or you can always reach out to myself, Jason Morlier or a fellow member!
Panning, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Blur | PetaPixel
Panning Photography: A Comprehensive Guide (+ Tips and Ideas)
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We look forward to meeting you soon!