Looking forward to this presentation by Greg Holden. This is a Hybrid meeting. You can meet in person at the Phipps or log in by Zoom. I’ll send the Zoom link the morning of the presentation.
Program Description:
In the absence of color, black & white photographs rely on use of elements of design to form a pleasing composition and to establish the photographer’s point of view. While many monochrome images are defined by the quality and intensity of light, Greg will discuss how line, form, pattern, texture, depth, and visual weight give additional structure and strength to black & white photographs.
Lines can be used to frame an image, provide direction to focus the viewer’s attention or link elements of the image together. When groups of lines join to create a pattern, they can unify an image. Including shape and form makes your flat image look three-dimensional and real. Emphasizing light and texture can provide added depth to the image, allow the viewer to ‘feel’ the photograph and impart an emotional impact for a stronger connection to the viewer.
Adjusting your compositions to maximize the impact of these elements will improve your photographs and enable you to express your vision more deliberately.
Greg’s Bio:
Greg Holden is a photographer from Longmont, Co who uses his photography to share with others how he sees the world. He enjoys creative photos of little scenes often overlooked by others rather than postcard landscapes. Although he won’t pass by a chance to photograph a beautiful landscape or a tranquil sunset, he’d rather be exploring abandoned places and capturing the details of the layers of paint and rust on a discarded automobile.
Greg enjoys searching used bookstores for photo collections and has over 180 books (as of Oct 2023) on and about photography. He finds inspiration from master photographers and a wide range of subjects, such as: the close-up beach studies by Minor White, the early portraiture of Steichen and Stieglitz, and street scenes by Andre Kertesz. He enjoys teaching others and sharing his passion for photography and speaks at camera clubs near his home in the greater Denver area, but also speaks and judges virtually to clubs across the US. You can see Greg’s work on his website imagesunderfoot.com
