Category Archives: Photography

Skill Targeting: Backyard Wildlife

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Bonnie McDermott

Bonnie McDermott Photography http://bonniemcdermott-fineartphotos.com offering photography classes to the photo enthusiast for both srudents with no prior knowledge and the more advance. I have setup wildlife stations in my yard as practice photography ranges. This not only gives me a great … Continue reading →

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How to Take a Photo of a Really Big Group

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Bonnie McDermott

How to Take a Photo of a Really Big Group by ERIN on MAY 21, 2013 I follow a few photography blogs and newsletters. I really though there were so good ideas in yesterdays blog at http://www.texaschicksblogsandpics.com. Taking photos of a large group can … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons in Photography

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Bonnie McDermott

I was photography a child’s birthday party when my f/stop started reading 00 though everything else appeared normal other than the AF indicators had disappeared. As I was trying to figure out what was wrong and continue to capture the moments – … Continue reading →

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April’s Photo Assignment: SPRING

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Bonnie McDermott
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Improve Your Photography: Join An Art Club / Group

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Bonnie McDermott

It is important to continually hone your photography skills. By joining a group you will meet people that have different knowledge and skills than yourself so pick their brain. You will enjoy the camaraderie of other photographers and build a network of … Continue reading →

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Backyard Wildlife Photography

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Bonnie McDermott

I have setup my yard to do wildlife photography. Right now I am focused on photographing  hummingbirds. The setup I have a branch clamped on to the hummingbird feeder pole. I have my camera on manual focus zoomed in on … Continue reading →

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Photo in Exhibit

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Bonnie McDermott

My photo City Lake was chosen out of 1301 entries from 20 countries for the NORTH VALLEY ART LEAGUE 2013 INTERNATIONAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW Photography:   The Full Spectrum. Only 80 entries were chosen to be displayed at the Carter House Gallery, Caldwell Park, 48 Quartz … Continue reading →

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April Photo Classes and Trips

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Bonnie McDermott

Educational Programs 1. Shoot Like A Pro Course:  Lessons are designed for DSLR users. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! 2. Intro to photography classes: If you don’t want to take the whole Shoot Like A Pro Course you can take just the … Continue reading →

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New Website

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Bonnie McDermott

I have a new website just for my fine art photography. Hope you can take a little time to check it out http://bonniemcdermott-fineartphotos.com 

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Lightroom or Photoshop

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Bonnie McDermott

For the last few years I would choose Lightroom over Photoshop most of the time to process my RAW images. Today I learned how to use Adobe Camera Raw while watching a Moose Peterson video on http://kelbytraining.com. Lightroom may not be … Continue reading →

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