First Steps Group (FSG)
The First Steps Group was established to familiarize our new members with the activities & procedures of the Club and also as a mentoring program for our novice members. Introduction into the Club can be overwhelming with the various events taking place over the course of the season. With the help of our FSG team, members will be introduced to our Outings, Social events, Competitions and Presentations. The FSG also serves the novice members in building their photography skills by hands on training, Q&A, critique sessions and general help throughout the year. Participation in the FSG is strictly optional, but members are encouraged to participate to get the most out of their club membership. FSG activities will be organized based on the group’s needs.
Your FSG Team is:
A good start for our new members is to check out the OCC What’s What document to familiarize yourselves with Club jargon. We plan to have several meetings, outings and fun assignments over the season. Events will be posted on this page and members will be notified by email. Stay tuned for further information. If you need assistance at anytime, feel free to contact any of the above FSG Team members. We look forward to another great year with our new members.
Meetings dates listed in the first column will be all virtual meetings via ZOOM. From 7pm-9pm.
Below is the tentative outline for the FSG program for 2024-25 season. Subject to change so, please refer to this page frequently.
The Outing Date will either be Saturday or Sunday (weather dependent), Group may also request an outing that they would like to do. Outing will be confirmed by your Group Leader as well as the location.
An Updated Schedule of Guest Speakers to be updated as confirmed.
• September 18: Moira Fenner on Club Competitions
• October 16th: Vern Mossey on Panoramic Photography
• November 20: Norm Ullock on Mastering Light
• December 18th: Marion Dubenow: From Drab to Fab!
• January 15th: Keith Marlowe on Macro Photography
• February 19th: Randy Nickerson on Vlogging
• March 19th: GJ Baylon on Focus Stacking
• April 16th: Leif Petersen on Travel Photography
• May 21st: Ray McNeil on Camera Advancements
NEXT FSG Meeting: April 16, 2025. Guest Presenter: Leif Petersen on Travel Photography!
Agenda:
- Discussion: TBA with Bharat Mistry
- Guest Presenter: Leif Petersen
Recurring ZOOM Link for all FSG Meetings this season:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84534107040?pwd=DlEst2Ystp1Of8TGiUfphVQ5gKf1jB.1
Meeting ID: 845 3410 7040
Passcode: FSG#24$qz
PAST FSG Meeting Recordings:
FSG Meeting: March 19/25. GJ Baylon on Focus Stacking
- Recording is available at this LINK.
- Smart Objects Summary:
FSG Meeting: Feb 19/25. Randy Nickerson on Easy Video Production
- Recording is available at this LINK.
FSG Meeting: Jan 15/25. Keith Marlowe on Macro
- Recording is available at this LINK.
FSG Meeting: Dec 18/24. Marion Dubenow on Drab to Fab!
- Recording is available at this LINK.
FSG Meeting: Oct 16/24. Histograms & Vern Mossey on Panoramic Photography
- Recording is available at this LINK.
FSG Meeting: Sept 18/24. What’s What & Moira Fenner on Competitions Overview
- Recording is available at this LINK.
FSG Meeting: April 17/24h. Norm Ullock on Wildlife Photography
- Recording is available at this LINK.
FSG Meeting: March 20/24. Ian MacCready on Post Processing your Concert and Event Photography Images
- Recording is available at this LINK.
FSG Meeting: February 21/24. Randy Nickerson on Event Photography
- Recording is available at this LINK.
FSG Meeting: January 17/24 Bharat Mistry on Time-Lapses
- Notes & Recording is available at this LINK.
FSG Meeting: December 20/23 Helene Ullock on Focus Stacking
- Notes & Recording is available at this LINK.
FSG Meeting: November 15/23 Leif Peterson on Black & White
- Recording is available at this LINK.
Complete Photographic Workflow
Managing Your Data by Bharat Mistry
Bharat’s 12 Shot Program
Monitor Calibration
Monitor Calibration 101 Video
Monitor Calibration 102 Video
FSG Critique & Comment Submission Form: January 13, 2025
(Please read the file size requirements in the Competition’s Handbook before submitting images).
The next Critique and Comment session will be at the January 15th, 2025 meeting. Please upload your images by January 13th, Midnight.
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First Steps Group (FSG)
The First Steps Group was established to familiarize our new members with the activities & procedures of the Club and also as a mentoring program for our novice members. Introduction into the Club can be overwhelming with the various events taking place over the course of the season. With the help of our FSG team, members will be introduced to our Outings, Social events, Competitions and Presentations. The FSG also serves the novice members in building their photography skills by hands on training, Q&A, critique sessions and general help throughout the year. Participation in the FSG is strictly optional, but members are encouraged to participate to get the most out of their club membership. FSG activities will be organized based on the group’s needs.
Your FSG Team is:
A good start for our new members is to check out the OCC What’s What document to familiarize yourselves with Club jargon. We plan to have several meetings, outings and fun assignments over the season. Events will be posted on this page and members will be notified by email. Stay tuned for further information. If you need assistance at anytime, feel free to contact any of the above FSG Team members. We look forward to another great year with our new members.
Meetings dates listed in the first column will be all virtual meetings via ZOOM. From 7pm-9pm.
Below is the tentative outline for the FSG program for 2024-25 season. Subject to change so, please refer to this page frequently.
The Outing Date will either be Saturday or Sunday (weather dependent), Group may also request an outing that they would like to do. Outing will be confirmed by your Group Leader as well as the location.
An Updated Schedule of Guest Speakers to be updated as confirmed.
• September 18: Moira Fenner on Club Competitions
• October 16th: Vern Mossey on Panoramic Photography
• November 20: Norm Ullock on Mastering Light
• December 18th: Marion Dubenow: From Drab to Fab!
• January 15th: Keith Marlowe on Macro Photography
• February 19th: Randy Nickerson on Vlogging
• March 19th: GJ Baylon on Focus Stacking
• April 16th: Leif Petersen on Travel Photography
• May 21st: Ray McNeil on Camera Advancements
NEXT FSG Meeting: April 16, 2025. Guest Presenter: Leif Petersen on Travel Photography!
Agenda:
Recurring ZOOM Link for all FSG Meetings this season:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84534107040?pwd=DlEst2Ystp1Of8TGiUfphVQ5gKf1jB.1
Meeting ID: 845 3410 7040
Passcode: FSG#24$qz
PAST FSG Meeting Recordings:
FSG Meeting: March 19/25. GJ Baylon on Focus Stacking
FSG: Smart Objects Summary
FSG Meeting: Feb 19/25. Randy Nickerson on Easy Video Production
FSG Meeting: Jan 15/25. Keith Marlowe on Macro
FSG Meeting: Dec 18/24. Marion Dubenow on Drab to Fab!
FSG Meeting: Oct 16/24. Histograms & Vern Mossey on Panoramic Photography
Pano-Observations
FSG Meeting: Sept 18/24. What’s What & Moira Fenner on Competitions Overview
FSG Meeting: April 17/24h. Norm Ullock on Wildlife Photography
FSG Meeting: March 20/24. Ian MacCready on Post Processing your Concert and Event Photography Images
FSG Meeting: February 21/24. Randy Nickerson on Event Photography
FSG Meeting: January 17/24 Bharat Mistry on Time-Lapses
FSG Meeting: December 20/23 Helene Ullock on Focus Stacking
FSG Meeting: November 15/23 Leif Peterson on Black & White
Complete Photographic Workflow
Complete Photographic Workflow
Managing Your Data by Bharat Mistry
Guide to Managing Your Data by Bharat Mistry
Bharat’s 12 Shot Program
Bharat's 12 Shot Program
Monitor Calibration
Monitor Calibration
Monitor Calibration 101 Video
Monitor Calibration 102 Video
FSG Critique & Comment Submission Form: January 13, 2025
(Please read the file size requirements in the Competition’s Handbook before submitting images).
The next Critique and Comment session will be at the January 15th, 2025 meeting. Please upload your images by January 13th, Midnight.
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