September Photowalk: Brigham City Peach Days

(photo by Ann Torrence, Used with Permission)

The next Photowalking Utah event will be an afternoon stroll around Brigham City's annual Peach Days event. The event will be led by group member Shaun Nelson. Here are the details from Shaun's announcement over at the Flickr discussion thread:

Date: September 12, 2009
Place: Brigham City, Utah – Peach Days
Address: 251 South Main Street – Brigham City Tabernacle
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The afternoon walk will be led by Shaun Nelson ([shaun][at][thenoiz.com]) and will begin at the Brigham City Tabernacle, 251 S. Main Street at 2:00 PM. The group will be walking north on Main Street from the Tabernacle to the carnival on Forest Street. We will walk on the East side of Main Street from 2nd to 1st Street. From there, the city has closed 1st Street to Forest Street to automobile traffic. Between 1st and 2nd, we will have the opportunity to photograph downtown Brigham City, the Brigham City Arch, the Peach Days Motorcycle Show, window and fruit displays, and the Main Street entertainment stage. The walk will end at the carnival on Forest Street. Photowalkers that wish to photograph the Bonneville Rod & Custom Car Club Show can walk from the carnival to Watkins & Pioneer Park. Recommended parking is the area around the tabernacle. A free shuttle service is also available around town with the main parking lot at the Kmart store on 900 South Main Street. Weather is expected to be in the low to mid 80’s.

A map of the walk is located here: shaunnelson.smugmug.com/photos/632732225_vrnEH-O.jpg

Monica Holdaway of the Brigham City Chamber of Commerce would love to have pictures from the Photowalk to share with the media. Each year, media throughout the state contact her to request pictures from Peach Days. If photowalkers would like to share their photos with the Brigham City Chamber of Commerce, please email your photo to [shaun][at][thenoiz.com]. Please include your full name and telephone number so a photo credit can be given. A disc of the photos will be sent to the Brigham City Chamber of Commerce. Deadline is September 30, 2009.

Thanks to Shaun for volunteering to lead the outing. If you are planning on attending or have any questions, chime in on the discussion in the Flickr group.

Recapping the August Mini-Clinic

By Rich Legg

We had a great time at last night's mini-photography clinic at the Salt Lake City library. With over 60 photographers in attendance, the energy in the room was exceptional.

The theme of the night was "How to Make a Great Photo" and it featured a town-hall type of format. Four panelists shared a couple of images each for the group to critique. After overcoming a bit of trouble with the setting sun entering the room, we got down to the business of sharing opinions on what worked and/or didn't work in the example photos.

I can't thank enough the photographers that participated - both on the panel and in the audience. The feedback given on the subject images was exceptional. I hope that everyone who attended gained a little bit more insight into what makes a great photo.

Special kudos go out to our panel members (Amy Howton, Ed Paz, Scott Smith and Suzanne Plant), who willingly placed their work under the spotlight of critique. They were all great sports and very helpful.

Here are the images that were offered for critique (in the order presented):


© Amy Howton


© Ed Paz


© Scott O. Smith


© Suzanne Plant


© Amy Howton


© Ed Paz


© Scott O. Smith


© Suzanne Plant

I truly enjoy hosting these free clinics every-other-month for Photowalking Utah. The next one is tentatively scheduled for October 22nd and will feature food photography with Nicole Young.

Save the Date: "What Makes a Great Photo" Mini-Clinic

By Rich Legg

Thursday August 27th is the date for the next Photowalking Utah free photography Mini-Clinic at the Salt Lake City Library.

The theme of this clinic is "What Makes a Great Photo". The session will be a town-hall type format featuring four guest photographer panelists. Each of the panelist will present a couple of their images for the participants to critique. As a group we will look at the photos and discuss what works and/or doesn't work in the photograph.

The goal of the 90 minute clinic will be to give the participants (panelists and audience) the opportunity to pick up some tips on what goes into capturing and presenting a great photograph.

Here are the details:

Date: Thursday August 27th, 2009
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Salt Lake City Main Library - 210 E 400 South, Conf. room #4, 4th floor
Cost: Free!

As an added bonus, we will have a swap table set up. I've been approached by some members of the group that have photography stuff that they would like to give away (namely, photography magazines). Please feel free to bring along any unused magazines or gear that you'd like to give away to a fellow photographer.

I really enjoy facilitating these events and am really excited about the format of this month's session. Please feel free to contact me (rich@leggnet.com or 801.568.1000) if I can answer any questions about the clinic.

To read the discussion about this event and announce your RSVP, head on over to the Photowalking Utah Flickr Group.

I look forward to seeing everyone on the 27th! :)