Reef Network Takeing pictures of your Tank Workshop

[Jason McK]

The first of, I hope, many workshops that the Reef network has planned How to take pictures of your Aquarium will be a fun afternoon with 2 people that work in the photographic industry.
Both Brad and myself have more years working in the photo industry than we would like to admit. The day will include one on one tips and tricks for your specific camera along with general rules of picture taking.

Please bring your camera and any accessories you would use to take pictures, Lenses, Tripod, Light boxes

The event will take place on Saturday March 15th @ 2:00pm

Please RSVP here or on the Reef Network Blog (http://reefnetwork.blogspot.com/) or 3Reef.

Jason

[Chowder]

I would like to attend this workshop.
Thanks, Chris

[Reefer Rob]

Darn! That sounds like fun, I hate to miss it, I sure could use the help. Unfortunately I'll be touching down on Maui right about that time :mrgreen:

[dsaundry]

Love to, but I am at work:sad:

[Marlin65]

I can make this.:biggrin:
Where will it be:question:

[michika]

I wish something like this was offered closer. It sounds like a fantastic afternoon!

[skylord]

I will be there.....but where is there?

Scott

[Jason McK]

It's going to be at Brad's in Port Coquitlam.

[untamed]

It's going to be at Brad's in Port Coquitlam.

Ha...ha...I'm in Coquitlam. That's like me telling everyone you live in Surrey!

Brad.

[Jason McK]

Nothing wrong with Surrey.

Sorry my deepest apologies

J

[Chin_Lee]

Ha...ha...I'm in Coquitlam. That's like me telling everyone you live in Surrey!

Brad.

oh lets not start the surrey joke :lol:

[Marlin65]

So we will be taking pictures of Untamed's tank then.:smile:

[Marlin65]

I wish something like this was offered closer. It sounds like a fantastic afternoon!

Thats how I feel when their's good things on your side.:lol:

[Renegade]

Hey Jason I"m totally booking it in my calender right now

Kyle

[Tom R]

Hi Jason

Its 82 and sunny down here in Florida, however I will be back in reality next Friday.

You can count me in and let my tell you, I need a lot of help when it comes to taking pictures of my tanks. My pictures always look as if I could be used as an earthquake early warning system.

Tom R

[Jason McK]

Added to this wonder event is a Great Door Prize. A Kodak V803 camera. This is a 8MP 3X zoom digital camera
Kodak V803 (http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=10487&CID=go&idhbx=v803&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=17587)
WOW very cool Thanks Brad

[christyf5]

Count me in. Hopefully my camera will still be intact by March 15th :razz:

[Jason McK]

You remembered you needed some cutting boards and a grocery bag holder ;)

J

[christyf5]

You remembered you needed some cutting boards and a grocery bag holder ;)

J

:rofl:

[untamed]

The photo seminar event is a go (as far as I know...)

The address is:

House #66
1701 Parkway Blvd.
Coquitlam, BC

604-464-3055 if you get lost. It is right near the Westwood Plateau Academy golf course. There are only 4 available guest parking spots, so come on time (2PM) or you'll have to park on Parkway and walk a block.

Brad.

[Jason McK]

Don't forget this Saturday at 2:00. Plenty of time to hit your LFS before you head to Brad's

Everyone is Welcome!!!

J

[untamed]

We've decided that we had best specify a time for the door prize draw. Be there before 4PM, or miss your chance at the digital camera!

Brad.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

I'll be there. Since there's limited parking, hopefully we can arrange some carpooling. I'm in Burnaby, where's everyone else coming from?

I'll bring some brownies for snacks too.

Anthony

[untamed]

I'm all in favour of carpooling....but don't do it just because parking is bad. There are only 4 prime parking spots. Beyond that, you just have to walk 100 yards...

B

[Veng68]

If there is still room, I'd like to attend.

[Anthony, I'll call you tomorrow about a car pool]

Cheers,
Vic

[untamed]

Last advertisement!!!

Recharge your batteries tonight!!!

Bring your camera...even if you think your camera is no good...We'll show you how to get the most out of the camera you have.

Don't have a camera or your camera is broken? Come anyway! There will be spare cameras available so you can try your skills.

Brad.

[untamed]

OK..one more....

Refreshments will be provided.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

I'll be bringing Veng68, Franklin & TNT Canada. See you in a couple of hours.

[mastergunsg]

I hope im not to late i just found out i do have some free time this afternoon.
See ya guys there.

[untamed]

I hope im not to late i just found out i do have some free time this afternoon.
See ya guys there.


The only risk is running out of food. See you soon.

Brad.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Thanks for hosting this very informative & fun event. Met up with lots of local reefers & learned some good tips from both Brad & Jason about how to take better pics. Thank your wife for the munchies too. Sorry the Fudgy Brownie Bits were storebought & not home-made.

See you all on Wednesday night at the Fresgo.

Anthony

[Veng68]

Thanks for hosting this event Brad :)

I'll post some pictures when I get some time.

Cheers,
Vic [veng68]

[untamed]

Thanks to everyone for coming! That was a really great turnout. It was my very great pleasure to host the event and I hope that some useful photography experience was dispensed.

Grats to Dan (Mastergunsg) who won the door prize digital camera.

Brad.

[Tom R]

A big thanks to Brad (untamed)

Your tank is always worth the visit.

Thanks to both Brad and Jason for presentation. It was great to see everyone who took advantage of this event. I expect to see a much better quality of pictures in the posts from our GVRD Canreef members.

Remember we have a REEF NETWORK dinner on Wednesday and everyone is welcome. Come out and meet other REEFERS, we would love to here about your tank.

Tom R

[Marlin65]

Thanks Brad for having us over.
Here are some of my pictures.:smile:
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg94/hikingtrigger/IMG_7969.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg94/hikingtrigger/IMG_7909.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg94/hikingtrigger/IMG_7899.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg94/hikingtrigger/IMG_7865.jpg

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg94/hikingtrigger/IMG_7856.jpg

[christyf5]

Thanks for hosting Brad, your tank is even more awesome in person!! I had a great time seeing everybody and meeting a few new people. The camera tips were invaluable and thanks to Marlin65 for letting me try out a couple of camera lenses!

[Chowder]

Thanks for hosting brad. Had a great time seeing everybody and hopfully will be able to take better pictures now. Tank looks great too Brad.
Thanks, Chris

[skylord]

Thanks Brad and Chris.....it was a well spent afternoon and darn near evening.

Scott

[mastergunsg]

Thanks allot guys I had a Great time and learned some great tips that will help me be able to take some pictures of my tank. And a special thanks to Brad and his wife for hosting such a great event. And i really am pumped about the camera its what ill be using to take all my digital Pictures from now on. I hope to see you all for the dinner on Wednesday. Here is a couple of pics from the event.


http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg226/mastergunsg/Picture008.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg226/mastergunsg/Picture004.jpg

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg226/mastergunsg/Picture007.jpg

[Jason McK]

Yes Thanks Brad and Chris. Had a great time. Not sure of how much camera help I gave. I have a bad habbit of getting way off topic. Great to see everyone. Hope to see you on wednesday

J

[fkshiu]

That was a lot of fun and very informative. The tank and it's support systems wasn't bad either ;)

Thanks to both Brad and Jason.

[mastergunsg]

I appreciate the info you had for the group Jason. Just one of the tidbits I learned allowed me to post the pictures in the thread instead of my old way of posting a link. Now I just need to put some of the others to good use and take some picture of my tank. Ive try ed to take some in the past but could never get anything that even resembled what my tank actually looked like. I'm positive with what I learned that it will be possible to take some that wont embarrassed me if I post them.

[Pan]

Why don't you guys post some tips online as well :)

[Veng68]

Dang......... I need to get me a DSLR & a good macro lens.

Those are some good pics. Makes the pics I took with my Canon S5 IS look not so good (I guess I could have used a tripod)

Cheers,
Vic [veng68]

[Puff]

Dang......... I need to get me a DSLR & a good macro lens.

Those are some good pics. Makes the pics I took with my Canon S5 IS look not so good (I guess I could have used a tripod)

Cheers,
Vic [veng68]

i use both the S5IS and A650IS. both CAN take amazing pictures, but the tripod definitely increases your chances!

my mom has some funky new DSLR and i can get better pictures with my cameras than when i borrowed her camera for a while.