Paula Johnson
I am regularly being asked for advice on a whole range of photographic ideas and techniques and as such have developed a large database of online resources to use as teaching aids. Here are a selection of my favourites:
Graphic Design and Creative Tuition
News
Four Fab Photography Resources on the Web
As the seasons change and the night draws in the new academic year is upon us. This term I am running five photography courses with Truro & Penwith college for beginners through to more advanced students.
On the design front this summer saw a collection of exhibition catalogues for Cornish artists along with invites and website updates. Amongst my new customers were Optimal Construction, a community interest company who specialise in environmentally beneficial building methods, and St Just Chamber of Commerce.
With all this talk of new I must not forget to thank some of my longstanding customers: Jessica Cooper, Barbara Karn, Magpie & Butterfly, St Petroc’s Society, The Lighthouse Gallery and The Yew Tree Gallery all used my services again this year and helped to keep a roof over my head during these lean times.
And so as we move towards the winter months I am planning some one day photography workshops in hotels throughout Cornwall, watch this space!
Inspiration ------ Techniques ------ Image Editing
Flickr is a photo sharing website which is used by photographers of all abilities. You can spend hours getting lost in peoples photostreams or join groups dedicated to specific themes and techniques. A great way to be inspired and awed and also to learn from others who are sharing skills.
The Photo Answers website is packed full of accessible video tutorials and reviews on a whole range of techniques and equipment.
Some videos use files supplied with the magazine but many are stand alone tutorials.
My favourite piece of online image editing software. Picnik enables you to crop, rotate and adjust your images quickly and easily. For the more adventurous there are loads of interesting special effects and quirky addons guarenteed to help you while away a dull day.
Photojojo is a wonderful resource full of creative uses for your photographs that will get them off your computer and into the real world. Additionally you can find budget workarounds for expensive photography kit.
Lots of fun ideas to while away the hours!
Scrapbooking Weekend
Do you fancy a relaxing crafty holiday?
Just Scrapbooking are hosting a Scrapbooking Retreat from 7th-10th October at the luxurious Meudon Hotel, nr. Falmouth. Participants will explore ways of using photographs in original layouts through workshops lead by Linda Knight.
I will be there on the Friday delivering a digital photography masterclass, We will be using our cameras to hunt for signs of Fairy Folk in the tropical gardens and maybe even Mermaids on the private beach!
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