2025 Field Trips

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July 19, 2025 Saturday

Portrait Field Trip

9:00 AM to 1:00PM

Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library

Have you ever been asked to take a picture for family or friends?

The emphasis of this Field Trip will be the practical considerations of portrait photography. Several of our club members who are excellent portrait photographers and mentors will teach the participants the art of directing, arranging, posing and simple lighting techniques for photographing individuals and small groups of people. After a short presentation on some of the tips and tricks of portrait photography, we will divide into small groups to practice these techniques and hone our skills as portrait photographers. This Field Trip is aimed at the non-professional photographers and will not get into complex lighting setups as seen in a studio but will focus on available lighting and simple on-camera and off-camera lighting techniques. The goal of this workshop is to equip the attendees with the skill set needed when they are asked the dreaded question—“I see you have a fancy camera. Would you take our family’s (fill in the blank) picture?”

We will meet at 9:00 AM sharp when the Bluebonnet Library opens and gather in room 3.

What to bring? A DSLR or mirrorless camera, a lens (fixed focal length prime or zoom lens) in the range of 50 mm to 200 mm (the classical portrait focal length is 85 mm to 135 mm) with a large maximum aperture if possible. Also bring a tripod and a flash or LED light for use on or off the camera. One last thing, wear a crazy shirt because the participants will also serve as the models and we will learn how to arrange these crazy patterns to avoid giving the viewer an instant migraine!

I am looking forward to this wonderful learning opportunity and I hope to see you there!

Field Trip Show & Tell

Sunday, July 27, 2024
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Sunday, October 26, 2024
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Jones Creek Library
6222 Jones Creek Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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Field trip dates may be subject to change depending on several factors, including – but not limited to – weather, illness, site closure, etc. The field trip coordinator will keep registrants apprised of any changes that occur. Please refer to the Newsletter, Calendar, and this page for reference.