Harford County Photography Group

Join the HCPG on a photo tour of the Gettysburg National Battlefield.

Spring time will be a great time to get out and view the history of the National Battlefield and Monuments. This will be a driving tour (car pooling to minimize amount of vehicles) stopping at various historical monuments and battle locations.

The afternoon continue for those who wish to socialize over lunch and some street photography as we do a photowalk of the town.

No refunds after April 16th.

Photographic opportunities:

• Monuments
• Landscapes
• People
• Silhouette
• Historic streets and buildings, Architecture

Summary:

• 10:00 am Group meet at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325
• 10:15 am Battlefield driving tour, Devils Den, PA Memorial, Soldiers National Memorial Cemetery, Culps Hill Observation Tower.
• 1:00 pm The group meets at the Visitor Center parking lot.

Option to leave or continue as we head to local restaurant for lunch and photowalk around town afterwards. Please make sure if you leave, you let Al General know so we have a head count.

Recommended Equipment:
Camera. Wide to Telephoto lenses for different perspectives, Tripod, CPL filter.

Walk with Ray: Capturing Movement at the BWI Airport

Location: Meet at Observation Gallery inside the BWI Airport
(Near the Southwest Terminal)

• DATE: 25 April 2025 (FRI Evening)
• Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Price: FREE (Except parking)

SUMMARY:
Let's explore the art of capturing motion by using slower shutter speeds and creative compositions. There are a few techniques that I want to practice on this event:

Objects/People in motion:

• When the subject of the image is the one item moving while the background remains in focus.

Background in motion:

• Making the subject in focus while the background/surrounding is blurred

Intentional Camera Movement (ICM)

• Using intentional camera shake to show movement of the entire frame but in an artistic way (most difficult method).

My goal is to provide you with different techniques to capture motion in a way that you intend to portray in your images. This event will also challenge you with the stealthiness of street photography, creative compositions, and better understanding of the exposure triangle.

We will meet upstairs in the Observatory Gallery inside the Southwest Terminal area. I will go over the techniques and information, answer any questions and provide camera assistance. Then we will split up into small groups inside and outside so that we do not look like a photo group or paparazzi.

Then we will regroup at the Observatory Gallery at 8:00 to share our experiences.

Notes:
We will be in a very crowded area with many people and security. Be mindful of the privacy of people (especially children) and try to be non-intrusive or noticeable as we spread out across the terminal and outside.

With that said, pack very light and have small lenses. Nobody will draw more attention in an airport than a photographer with a huge zoom lens.
If asked to stop taking pics by official airport staff or individuals, comply and do not challenge, we do not want to create a scene either.

Equipment Needed:
- Camera or phone
- Lens: compact prime or short zoom/telephoto lenses to be less conspicuous. We will be using slower shutter speeds, so fast lenses are not critical.
- NO Tripods/Monopods
- ND Filters will help slow shutter speeds if you have any
- Remote (wireless) shutter release (if available) or Phone remote app for camera operations. (this will help a lot but not required)

Camera familiarity PRIOR to event (Refer to your camera manual):
- Know how to set your camera in Manual Mode
- Know how to set for burst shutter mode
- Know how to adjust the Exposure using Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO
- Know how to connect your remote trigger or phone app to your camera
- Know how to set silent shutter release

I will try to have handouts ready.

I am no expert at these techniques, but come with me and we can learn and experiment together.

As always, there is no cost or limit to who attends (Parking up to individuals)

Let's take a walk...

Prism shoots are usually free (unless otherwise noted) monthly outings where a location, theme or topic will be our starting point. The idea is to have all the photographers interpret the same theme but according to their own view or aesthetic. We all see things differently and it can be interesting to see which direction each photographer takes the month’s theme or topic. Photos will be shared on the Facebook group so everyone can see.

These outings are a way to help us see things from a different point of view and are led by Beth Tribe, Director of Media. This is a casual, fun, event to help you "see" and hopefully improve your photography.

*Theme will be announced at event.*

Equipment - bring your every day, walk around camera or cellphone. Try to stick with one lens but feel free to bring filters, tripods/monopods or whatever makes you feel creative. Think about traveling light as you will want to explore the location. Some walking will be involved and ground may not always be level. Explore at your own pace.

Props To You is a free monthly shoot aimed at stretching your creative and social muscles. Attendees will be provided with one prop and will work as a group to come up with as many different shots with the prop as they can within the time limit (3 hours).
Be prepared to stretch your mind as well as your muscles as this will require a lot of creative thinking as well as collaboration with your fellow photographers.
Rules
1. The prop must be in all images
2. Each photographer must come up with at least one shot
3. The group can utilize anything in the area and anything within walking distance
Equipment
Bring yourself and your camera. Feel free to bring other lenses, lights, etc, but remember that you may want to explore the area to find the best shots, so packing light may be an advantage.