Photo Arts Club

At the Jan. 12 Photo Arts Club meeting, Ben Benjamins began a review of the 90 photos that members had sent to him. They were displayed on the large screen. As each was shown, Ben and others in the audience commented on the importance of light and how it had impacted the photo, design elements, use of color and sharp focus, as well as choice of subjects and how they were arranged in the photo.

Ben demonstrated the edit features on his computer and also on cell phones to modify some of the photos. Members also practiced holding their cell phones to stabilize the photo image.

The next meeting of the Photo Arts Club will be on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9.

The assignment is to take a photos of a face with emphasis on sharpness and use of light. Members are invited to send four photos to Ben at benbenjamins@hotmail.com to be shown at the meeting.

People can also bring photos of their choice to be displayed and to be commented on at the meeting.

Hooks will be available for those who wish to bring photos in a 16” x 20” black frame to be hung in the hallway of Clubhouse 3.

Individuals with technical or other questions will be paired with someone who can help them for individual discussion after the meeting. Everyone is welcome.

For information about the club, call Regine Schumacher at 562-430-7978.

—Regine Schumacher