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Lewis Kats presents Abstract Photograpy


What is abstract photography? Just an out of focus image – hardly! Abstract photography can take on so many different forms its hard to pin down an exact definition. That is what makes it so fascinating. In this presentation I will cover and discuss the many forms of abstract photography and the techniques used to create them. Simplicity, composition, angle of view, lighting, harmony and most importantly mystery. I discuss how to create effective abstract images using everyday objects, using design elements, using macro lenses, shooting through objects, capturing motion, playing with lighting and how to create a home studio to create and capture abstract images.

Lewis Katz

Photography has been part of me from a young age. An early memory of my Dad is him looking down through the viewfinder of his twin lens reflex camera. He soon graduated to a Konica rangefinder that was constantly by his side. I vividly remember the slide shows of family vacations as well as more private moments shared by my parents. My first camera was the Olympus Pen F half frame beauty and I soon moved through the full line of Olympus OM models. Fast forward to the digital cameras and images of today. I still shoot Olympus but have added a Nikon to the bag.

“A still photograph is the illusion of a literal description, of how a camera saw a piece of time and space….I like to think of photographing as a two way act of respect. Respect for the medium, by letting it do what it does best, describe. And respect for the subject, by describing it as it as. A photograph must be responsible to both” Garry Winogrand 1974

Event Location and Ticket Information

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Color Camera Club Senior Center
240 West Main St
Tarrytown, ny,
Handicap Accessible? Yes

Date: Monday, November 20, 2023
Times: All Day

Ticket pricing:
Free event

Presenter: Color Camera Club of Westchester
Presenter Phone: 914-769-7758
Presenter Website: www.colorcameraclub.com

Sponsor Message

The Color Camera Club of Westchester was founded to provide local photographic enthusiasts with a venue for bettering their camera skills, to inspire creativity, to enhance their photographic visions and to mingle with other photographers for fun and camaraderie. Professional presentations, exhibits, field trips and competitions all benefit beginning and advanced image makers. Our Mentoring program is up and running and an enjoyable benefit for our members. These specialize workshops highlight various specialties and techniques taught by our advanced photographers. Please come visit, have some refreshments and join in the fun of photography. Our doors open for conversation and refreshments at 7:30 PM and the meeting starts promptly at 8 PM