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Join us for a night photography shoot at the Campo Motor Transport Museum with Stephen Bay!
The cost per person is $20 and signup is required. SIGN UP HERE.
Darkroomers members have priority. Spouses/significant others can attend if space is available. The venue has specified a maximum of 20 attendees (Stephen Bay + 19 Darkroomers).
Things to Bring
- Camera
- Wide-angle lens – f/2.8 or faster is best, but f/4 can work
- Cable release
- Tripod
- Spare batteries
- Dimmable Headlamp – red light option may be useful
- LED lights, Flashlights, Lume Cubes, etc. for light painting
- Water/Snacks
- An app like PhotoPills to visualize where the core will be (or a compass)
- Sturdy shoes (see rules below)
Motor Transport Museum Ground Rules
- No open-toed shoes are allowed! Tennis shoes or hiking shoes are preferred
- Smoking of any kind is only allowed in the confines of your car with the use of your ashtray
- All trash must be disposed of in the proper refuse container of trash or recyleables. Please place food in a container or bag before disposing. Leave no exposed trash behind
- Your food or beverages may be stored in our showroom refrigerator but must be removed when you leave
- Doors and hoods of vehicles outside the building are not to be opened and vehicles may not be climbed on or into. Vehicles inside the building may be used for photo ops
- No running
- Children must be accompanied by parents at all times
Darkroomers members will be sent Zoom log-in info via email. If you’d like to attend as a guest, please contact us so we can add you to the guest list.
About Krisztina
Krisztina Scheeff is an award-winning and professional nature photographer who specializes in photographing the Rushing Grebes and guiding her clients at Lake Hodges in San Diego to experience this amazing behavior and capture their own photos. Recognized for her photographic work in National Audubon Society as well as a finalist in the prestigious Wildlife Photograph of the Year competition, Krisztina’s photos have been published in magazines and articles around the world, including National Geographic, Wild Planet Photo Magazine, California 101, San Diego Audubon Society, American Wild Magazine, Birders Digest, Marine Conservation Magazine – UK, North American Nature Photography Association, and more. They have also been featured in Art Shows and Galleries around the country. Krisztina operates a successful business leading Photography Workshops and Tours to Scotland (Puffins), Ireland, Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Hungary, Bosque del Apache. She also leads workshops for Bird Festivals around the country and presents at various events.
To see more photos check out KS Nature Photography at www.KSNaturePhotography.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KSNaturePhotography or on Instagram at @KSNaturePhotography
This will be Darkroomers’ first meeting back in the PAB since early 2020! The meeting will start promptly at 7 pm, but we’ll open the building at 6 pm for setup and social hour.
Join us for our Monthly Critique Night!
Our guest judge for August is Greg Klamt.
On the third Wednesday of each month, members bring in prints for critique. Prints accepted by the Judge will hang for up to 2 months in the Photographic Arts Building gallery.
About Greg
Greg Klamt is a Multimedia Artist and Graphic Designer who works and plays, in Web Development, Fine Art, Illustration, Animation, Photography, Music, Theatre and more.
His creative highlight during the past year was designing sets and special effects for live-virtual theatre productions on Zoom, with the actors and crew all in their own homes.
His digital art and photography have appeared in numerous galleries, exhibitions, publications and have won numerous awards including at the International Exhibition of Photography at the San Diego County Fair. He has been a part of the judging team at the Fair every year since 2007. He has juried numerous other fine art and photo exhibitions, and mentors in Web Design, Photoshop, Public Speaking and other skills.
His website is: https://gregklamt.com
Image critiques are available for members only. If you’d like more information about joining Darkroomers, please check out our membership page and email us if you have any questions.