Rochester Genealogical Society - Event Information
Event Name:
RGS TIG Program- Tips & Tricks for Taking Quality Photos During Your Genealogy Adventures
Event Type(s):
Technology Interest Group
Description:
Please Note, this program will be occurring on Monday, June 13th
Special Guest Presenter: Jennifer Cummings, Photographer
This will be a two-part program. Part I will be focusing on learning and understanding tools and techniques. Part II will be taking what we learned from the first session and putting it into practice at a local cemetery.
The following items will be discussed and demonstrated...
types of digital cameras and smartphones
functions and tools available on a digital and smart phone camera that assist you in taking better photos
taking photos in different light/exposure
when to use the flash and when you shouldn't
resolution, exposure, other photography terms- purpose and how they can help take the best photo
reducing glare
focusing on specific items
tools that an assist in photography (tripod, sun shade, etc.) - tools especially that may be useful to a genealogist taking photos in cemeteries, older buildings and homes, artifacts, etc.
overview of ShotBox, https://shotbox.me/
Event Date:
6/13/2022
Event Time:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern
Location:
Irondequoit Public Library 1290 Titus Avenue Room 115 Rochester, NY 14617 UNITED STATES